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BELIZE
About Belize
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Belize, formally known as British Honduras (official
name changed in 1973), lies on the eastern
coastline of Central America, bordered on the north
by Mexico, on the west and south by Guatemala,
and on the east by the Caribbean Sea.
About Belize
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Approximately 8,866 square miles, its
mainland measures 180 miles long and 68
miles wide at its longest and widest
points. Belize also consists of over 200
cayes (islands), ranging in size from a few
hundred feet to 25 miles long and four
miles wide; most of which are located
inside its 200 mile Barrier Reef.
Natural Resources
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Belize’s Barrier Reef, second only to
Australia’s, is the foundation for a thriving
ecosystem, which features the beautiful
coral waters, and various species of trees
and flowers where numerous birds make
their habitat. Its diverse flora consists of
over 4,000 flowering plants, some 250
species of orchids, and 700 or so different
trees.
Natural Resources
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In addition, there are many other natural
resources that are a part of this beautiful
country. The rainforest (home for several
wild cats and other animals), the Maya
ruins namely -- Caracol, Xunantunich,
Altun Ha, La Milpa, and Lamanai -- each
unique in itself, revealing varying
characteristics of their empire, and blue
holes and caves.
Belize Districts
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Belize, became an independent nation in 1981.
It is divided into six districts, Corozal, Orange
Walk, Belize, Cayo, Stan Creek and Toledo each
offering something splendid for you to see and
enjoy.
The capital city, Belmopan, is located in the Cayo
District.
Ethnicity
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Belize’s population of approximately
300,000 is made up of a very diverse
ethnic background, which includes Creoles
(African-European), Mestizo (SpanishIndian), Mennonite, Garifuna (AfricanIndian), Mayan, Anglo-European, Middle
Eastern and Asian.
Languages
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The official language is English; however,
Spanish is widely spoken in addition to
other languages and dialects such as Kriol
(Creole), German, Mayan and Garifuna.
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