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Belize Facts & Information
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| Location |
Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala
and Mexico |
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| Climate |
Tropical, very hot and humid, rainy season
May to November; dry season February to May |
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| Terrain |
Flat, swampy coastal plain; low mountains
in south |
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| Population |
279,457 |
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| Nationality |
Belizean |
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| Ethnic groups |
Mestizo 48.7%, Creole 24.9%, Maya 10.6%, Garifuna
6.1%, other 9.7% |
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| Religions |
Roman Catholic 49.6%, Protestant 27%, other
14%, none 9.4% |
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| Languages |
English (official), Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna (Carib), Creole
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| Government Type |
Parliamentary democracy |
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| Capital |
Belmopan |
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| Currency |
Belizean dollar (BZD) |
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| Description of Flag |
Blue with a narrow red stripe along the top
and the bottom edges; centered is a large white disk bearing
the coat of arms; the coat of arms features a shield flanked
by two workers in front of a mahogany tree with the related
motto SUB UMBRA FLOREO (I Flourish in the Shade) on a scroll
at the bottom, all encircled by a green garland |
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More Information
 www.cia.gov
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Belize Culture
| Since Belize is such a small
country with a small population of people, it lacks the vibrant
cultural scene found in larger countries. That doesn’t
mean that the culture doesn’t exist, it just means that
you will have to poke around harder and find the local music,
literature, art, and architecture that lies within the country.
Some architecture that sill exists and is worth mentioning is
St. Johns Cathedral, and the Paslow buildings. You won’t
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music on every block, but a traditional performance of Garifuna,
a drumming and dance combination can be found in the southern regions
of Belize. As for the people of Belize, English is the official language,
but travelers will run across a wide range of languages and people.
While walking around the country you might hear, Creole, Spanish,
Arabic, Hindi, or even the archaic German used by the country's small
Mennonite community.
More Information:
www.state.gov
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Belize Shopping
| When shopping in Belize you want
to look for handicrafts, straw items and woodcarvings. These
items are a must have when visiting Belize. Ambergris Caye in
San Pedro has the best of everything, from shopping, to nightlife,
scenery, and people. The great thing about shopping in Belize
is that your money will go farther than it would back home in
Europe or North America, because everything is so cheap! At
Amergris Caye you can buy some great souvenirs, browse local
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art, and sample some authentic Belizean tastes and flavors, while
shopping for some one of a kind clothing, furniture, and jewelry.
Popular jewelry on Belize is the pink and black coral bracelets and
necklaces. The only problem with purchasing them is that you won’t
be able to take them back to the USA. There are now severe restrictions
on the export of these and some other goods in the interest of wildlife
conservation. So if you’re wondering of sneaking a few pieces
in, think again, you won’t want an expensive one of a kind piece
taken away from you by the customs department!
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Belize Restaurants
We’ve provided listings for some of the top restaurants in
Belize including San Pedro, Belize City, Belmopan and more. You’ll
find lavish gourmet restaurants, affordable restaurants serving
up good food, and everything in between. Sample traditional Belize
cuisine or other specialty cuisines that are sure to make your taste
buds happy.
Read reviews entered by other patrons and be sure to return to
our site to submit your own restaurant review.
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Belize Travel Guides
Frommer's Belize
Lonely Planet Belize
Let's Go Belize
Fodors Belize
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