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Haitian Creole (''Kréyol'') is a language based on [[French]] spoken in the [[Caribbean]] nation of [[Haiti]].  Most of the lexicon is derived from French, however many of the words can be traced to West [[Africa]].  The language deveoped in Haiti in the 17th and 18th Centuries.

Haitian Creole (''Kréyol'') is a language based on [[French]] and spoken in the [[Caribbean]] nation of [[Haiti]].  Most of the lexicon is derived from French; however many of the words can be traced to West [[Africa]].  The language deveoped in Haiti in the 17th and 18th Centuries.

===History===

===History===

During Haiti's colonial rule by France, West African slaves were imported in large numbers.  Like much of the Caribbean, Africans became the majority of the population.  The languages of West Africa are numerous and the only language most newly arrived slaves had in common was French.  French is taught in Haitian schools and is understood well by most Haitians, but Creole is the language of conversation.

During Haiti's colonial rule by France, West African slaves were imported in large numbers.  Like much of the Caribbean, Africans became the majority of the population.  The languages of West Africa are numerous and the only language most newly arrived slaves had in common was French.  French is taught in Haitian schools and is understood well by most Haitians, but Creole is the language of conversation.