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___ BelizeDestination Belize, this page is about many aspects of the country what was known as British Honduras until 1973. Here you will find comprehensive information about Belize in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government, and history.You will have access to newspapers from Belize and you will find travel and tourism information. |
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Belize |
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 Flag of Belize Background: Belize lies on the eastern or Caribbean coast of Central America, bounded on the north and part of the west by Mexico, and on the south and the remainder of the west by Guatemala. Belize is the most sparsely populated nation in Central America otherwise a melting pot of many races with an estimated population of approximately 274 000. Territorial disputes between the UK and Guatemala delayed the independence of Belize until 1981. Guatemala refused to recognize the new nation until 1992. border countries: Guatemala, Mexico related countries: United Kingdom other Central American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama |
 Official Name: Belize formerly: British Honduras ISO Country Code: bz Time: Local Time = UTC -6h Actual Time: Thu-July-2 17:04 Capital City: Belmopan (2000 pop. est. 8 305) Other Cities: Belize City (54 125), Corozal (8075), Orange Walk (13 795), San Ignacio & Santa Elena (13 545), Dangriga (9020), Punta Gorda (4425), San Pedro (4965). Government: Type: Parliamentary democracy Independence: 21 September 1981 from the UK. Constitution: 21 September 1981. Geography: Location: Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala and Mexico. Area (mainland and cayes): 22 966 sq. km. (8 867 sq. mi.) Terrain: plain coastline covered with mangrove swamps, low mountains in interior, highest point Doyle's Delight (1124 m). Climate: Tropical, hot and humid. Rainy season May to November; dry season February to May. People: Nationality: Noun and adjective--Belizean(s). Population: 274 000. GNI per capita PPP: $ 7 635 (year) Ethnic groups: Mestizo, Creole, Ketchi, Yucatec and Mopan Mayas, Garifuna and East Indian. Religions: Roman Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, other Protestant, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist. Languages: English (official), Creole, Spanish, Garifuna, Mayan. Literacy: 76%. Natural resources: Arable land, timber, seafood, minerals. Agriculture Products: Sugar, citrus fruits and juices, bananas, mangoes, papayas, honey, corn, beans, rice, cattle (12.7% of GDP). Industries: Garment production, food processing, tourism, construction. Exports partners: USA 37.2%, UK 26.8%, Jamaica 4.6% (2004) Imports partners: USA 30.1%, Mexico 12%, Guatemala 7.4%, Cuba 7.2%, China 4.2%, Japan 4.1% (2004) Currency: Belizean Dollar (BZD) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of BelizeGovernment of BelizeOfficial Belize government site. Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Belize Official site of the ministry. Diplomatic Missions Embassy of Belize Site of Belize's Embassy in Washington D.C. Belize Missions Abroad Belize Embassies and Consulate Abroad. Embassies and Consulates in Belize Foreign Embassies and Consulates in Belize. Visas/ Entry Requirements Visas for Belize. Maps Map of Belize Political map of Belize.  Google
Earth BelizeZoomable satellite view of Belize. Google
Earth Belmopan Zoomable satellite view of Belize's capital city. Map
of Central America and the CaribbeanReference Map of Central America and the Caribbean. |
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Belize NewsBelize TimesBelize's weekly newspaper, voice of the new government. Channel5Belize.com Channel5 with Belize news. The Guardian News from Belize. LoveFM News and music power from Belize. The Reporter Local News. |
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Arts & CultureThe Belize International Film FestivalFestival for Caribbean and Central American filmmakers. MayaViewkeeper Site about the indigenous Mopan and Q´eqchi´ Maya of Southern Belize. Belize Kriol Official Website of the National Kriol Council of Belize Seine Bight Village Site about the Garifuna village and culture. |
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Business & EconomyCentral Bank of BelizeOfficial website ofthe bank offers information on Belize's economic and financial system. Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry The "One Stop" business connection for Belize. Transportation Airline Maya Island Air Local carrier. Tropic Air Belize's largest airline. |
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Destination Belize - Country GuidesDiscover Belize: accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, cruising, diving, hiking, adventure tours and much more.Belize Catch the Adventure - The Official Web Site of the Belize Tourism Board. Belize Guided vacation tours of Belize. Belize Tourism Belize Government information on tourism in Belize. AmbergrisCaye Travel and tourist information on Belize. Belizean Journeys A glimpse into Belize, an in-depth look into the more remote and unknown world's of Belize. Belize by Naturalight A Belize portal with comprehensive country and travel information. Belize Report The in-depth traveller's guide to Belize; lodging, restaurants, sights, adventure and travel tips. Southern Belize Extensive information about travel and tourism of Southern Belize. |
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EducationUniversity College of BelizeUniversity College of Belize Home Page. |
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EnvironmentFive Blues LakeSite about the Five Blues Lake National Park a 4200 acre preserve of Broadleaf Forest and Swiss-cheese-holed karst limestone terrain. Belize-Eco-Tourism-Association (BETA) The purpose of BETA is to promote environmentally responsible tourism for locals and visitors. |
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HistoryThe HistoryPage about Belizes history by the Belize Government. A Brief History of Belize From Mayan civilisation until the 20th century. A History of Belize Comprehensive site about the history of Belize. |
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| Issues Belize Belize-Guatemala Territorial Issue The Anglo-Belize/Guatemala Territorial Issue - The Cost of Conflict: A treaty on the history and present day implications of the Belize-Guatemala Territorial Issue. |
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SearchBelizeNetDirectory of Belize related sites. Additional Information on BelizeBBC News Country Profile: BelizeGovernments on the WWW: Belize LANIC Belize Latin American Network Information Center on Belize. Open Directory Project: Belize Wikipedia: Belize The World Factbook -- Belize |
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| The Belize page was last modified on: Wednesday, 13-Aug-2008 09:57:25 CEST |
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