Firmly linked to its history of colonization, Central American beliefs still speaks of Europe. Yes, each country does have its own flavor, but there are some simplifications we can make. For instance, Spanish is the leading language of the region. Standing out a bit, Belize actually claims English as its official language, but this too speaks of European influence. After all, before the Europeans made shore, the ancient Mayans weren't greeting each other with hellos or holas. Adding to the evidence of Europe's influence on Central American culture, Catholicism is the dominant religion of Central America. Steadily moving away from European influence, the culture of most of Central America is marked by poverty. In fact, the region is considered
