Belize Travel Guide

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A country of Central America on the Caribbean Sea, independent state within the Commonwealth of Nations (2005 est. pop. 279,500), 8,867 sq mi (22,965 sq km). Belmopan is the capital.

[edit] Understand

Population: 294,000, other important urban areas are Orange Walk, Corozal, and Dangringa. Belize is bounded on the North by Mexico, on the South and West by Guatemala, and on the East by the Caribbean. With one foot planted in the Central American jungles and the other dipped in the Caribbean Sea, Belize blends the best of both worlds. Belize attracts more than 850,000 annual visitors eager to explore the mysteries of Maya sites such as Altun Ha or Lamanai, spot a toucan in the bird-watcher's paradise that is Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, snorkel the reef off Caye Caulker or the Northern Cayes, and otherwise partake of paradise. Although most of the area is heavily forested, yielding mahogany, cedar, and logwood, there are regions of fertile savannas and barren pine ridges. English is the official language; Spanish and Mayan are also spoken. About half the population is Roman Catholic. Tourism is the country’s top source of employment and investment.

[edit] Regions

• Northern Belize
• Belize District
• Cayo
• Stann Creek
• Toledo

[edit] Cities

• Belmopan - capital
• Belize City - largest city
• Big Creek
• Corozal
• Crooked Tree
• Dangriga
• Orange Walk
• Placencia
• Punta Gorda
• San Ignacio
• San Pedro