BELIZE

About Belize 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 Belize, became an independent nation in 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. Belize, became an independent nation in 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. The capital city, Belmopan, is located in the Cayo District.

Ethnicity Belize’s population of approximately 300,000 is made up of a very diverse ethnic background, which includes Creoles (African-European), Mestizo (Spanish- Indian), Mennonite, Garifuna (African- Indian), Mayan, Anglo-European, Middle Eastern and Asian. Belize’s population of approximately 300,000 is made up of a very diverse ethnic background, which includes Creoles (African-European), Mestizo (Spanish- Indian), Mennonite, Garifuna (African- Indian), Mayan, Anglo-European, Middle Eastern and Asian.

Languages 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. 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. Return