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Yucatecan languages

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The Yucatecan languages form a branch of the Mayan language family comprising four languages: Itzaj, Lacandon, Mopan and Yucatec. They are spoken across the Yucatan Peninsula, encompassing Belize, northern Guatemala and southeastern Mexico.

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Region
Yucatan Peninsula: Belize, northern Guatemala and southeastern Mexico 1
Proto-Language Status
Proto-Yucatecan 1
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Sources
1. Yucatecan languages - Wikipedia
  • Geographic distribution
    Itzaj is spoken in Peten (Guatemala), Lacandon in Chiapas (Mexico), Mopan in Cayo, Stann Creek, Toledo (Belize) and Peten (Guatemala), and Yucatec in Corozal, Orange Walk (Belize) and Campeche, Yucatán, Quintana Roo (Mexico).
  • Infobox, Language family
    Proto-Yucatecan
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Wikidata: Yucatecan languages
Wikidata Q4119872, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
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