Curaçao Languages

Description
Curaçao is a polyglot society. The official languages are Dutch, Papiamentu and English. Most of Curaçao's population is able to converse in at least two of the languages of Papiamentu, Dutch, English, and Spanish
 * Papiamento - The most widely spoken language is Papiamentu, a Portuguese creole with African, Dutch and Spanish influences, spoken in all levels of society. It is the first language of 81.2% of the population.
 * Dutch - Dutch is the sole language for all administration and legal matters.
 * Spanish and English also have a long historical presence in Curaçao. Spanish became an important language in the 18th century due to the close economic ties with Spanish territories in what are now Venezuela and Colombia[28] and several Venezuelan TV networks are received. Use of English dates to the early 19th century, when the British took Curaçao, Aruba and Bonaire.

Word List(s)

 * Dutch Genealogical Word List
 * Spanish Genealogical Word List