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Belize

Belize is a central American neighbor of Guatemala and Mexico. As a former British colony, it is one of the few Latin American countries in which English is the official language. Contributors typically seek answers about the country's ancient Maya ruins; English and Scottish buccaneer past; extensive cave system; jungle and wildlife reserve ecotourism; and tourist attractions of safe fishing and water sports.

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What Phillip goldson did for Belize?

he became a national hero of belize participating in the nationalist movement towards independence

Can you drive from Mexico to Belize?

Yes. The closest Mexican city to Belize is the capital of the southeastern state of Quintana Roo, known as Chetumal. You need to take the federal highway 186 to drive into Belize. It will take you some 15 minutes to reach the Mexico-Belize border from Chetumal, and 4 hours to reach the capital of Belize, Belmopan.

Where does Belize gets its native language?

Belize is an English-speaking country. Its language originated in England.

How long from Miami to Belize city boat?

That would depend on where you were starting from and what type of boat it was.

How is the history of Belize different from the history of the Central American countries?

Belize is least populated country in central America, having only a total of 15,000 people, mostly because Belize has always been at war. The war affected the population badly.The war also affected the beauty of the small country.

How many miles is it from St. Louis mo to placencia Belize?

There are 1358.890 miles between Belize and St. Louis, Missouri.

Does the Seventh-day Adventist Church have a presence in Belize?

Yes, 167 of them. For more information, write to:

Apartado 223

San Miguel

El Salvador

Or call: 503 (2) 682-0146, 682-0147

How many hours to fly to Belize from la ca?

There is approximately 2,161 miles between Belize and Los Angeles, California. The flight would take about 5 hours on a commercial airline.

What is Belice's primary language?

Belize was once a British colony hence English is the official language. Although almost everyone can speak English, the majority choose to speak mostly Kriol, which is an English-based creole language closely related to Jamaican Patois. The other most common language spoken as a first or second tongue by a significant majority is Spanish, followed by Garifuna.
English is the main language of Belize because it is a former British colony.

Does Belize have mountains?

There are several mountain ranges in Belize. These includes:

Maya Mountain Range

Cockscomb Mountain Range

Mountain Pine Ridge

What kind of clothing do people living in Belize wear?

People in Belize normally dress very similar to those in the United States. There are some differences to allow for increased temperature and humidity, but these are slight.

What indigenous people live in Belize?

what are 5 ethnic groups in the caribbean other than belize's ethnic groups

What is the literacy rate for women and men in Belize?

There is no exact number, but the U.S. State Department estimated a rate of 76.5% for 2006.

UNICEF gives the female youth (15-24) rate as 89% for 2003-2007, but does not provide a male rate.

What is the national bird of Belize?

The Zenaida Dove is the national bird of Anguilla.

What is the flight time from Denver to Belize?

A typical flight between Bahamas and Denver, CO would have a flying time of about 3 hours, 59 minutes.

What tipe of economy does Belize have?

Belize has a mixed economy that incorporates elements of both agriculture and tourism. The agricultural sector, including the production of sugar, bananas, and citrus fruits, plays a significant role in driving the economy. Tourism is also vital, attracting visitors with its natural beauty, cultural heritage, and marine activities. Additionally, the country is gradually diversifying into services and manufacturing sectors.

What are the two largest rivers in Belize?

Some would be the five blues lakes, Belize River and the Gulf of Honduras Having been in both inland rivers & offshore sea I assure you the coral off the cays is the better of the two views ! Schnorkelling among the barracuda will be a sight I remember for a very long time, as will dinghy sailing with dophins under the boat.
There are several bodies of water in Belize. Some include the Mopan River, Belize River, Macal River, and the Gulf of Honduras.

What are the names of lake in Belize?

The largest lake in Belize is New River Lagoon.