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''[[Campeche|Campeche]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Campeche_Language_and_Languages|Language and Languages]]'' | ''[[Campeche|Campeche]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Campeche_Language_and_Languages|Language and Languages]]'' | ||
== Indigenous Languages of Campeche== | |||
The Maya language, spoken by about 13 percent of the indigenous-speaking population, is the second most commonly spoken language in Mexico. Many Mayan-speaking people live in the state of Campeche.<ref>John P. Schmal, "Indigenous Languages in Mexico" (Mexconnect Mexico Culture and Arts, http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/3689-indigenous-languages-in-mexico).</ref> | |||
The name of the state itself was derived from the Maya name for the principal city. The Maya name Ah Kin Pech, "the place of serpents and ticks," was rendered as Campeche by the Spaniards.<ref>John P. Schmal, "Campeche: On the Edge of the Maya World" (Mexconnect Mexico History, http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/3472-campeche-on-the-edge-of-the-maya-world).</ref> | |||
== Indigenous Languages of Mexico== | == Indigenous Languages of Mexico== | ||
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The official language of Mexico is Spanish, which is spoken by 90 percent of the people. Indian languages of the Aztecs, Mayans, and other tribes are still spoken throughout the country. Originally there may have been more than 200 roots of native languages. | The official language of Mexico is Spanish, which is spoken by 90 percent of the people. Indian languages of the Aztecs, Mayans, and other tribes are still spoken throughout the country. Originally there may have been more than 200 roots of native languages. | ||
In 1889, Antonio García Cubas estimated that 38% of Mexicans spoke an indigenous language, down from 60% in 1820. By the end of the 20th century, this figure had fallen to 6%. | In 1889, Antonio García Cubas estimated that 38% of Mexicans spoke an indigenous language, down from 60% in 1820. By the end of the 20th century, this figure had fallen to 6%. | ||