Travel to Belize -Information about Belize -Facts about Belize

Travel to Belize -Information about- Belize Facts about Belize



Country Profile

Belize Country Flag


Official Name: Belize

 First up: British Honduras

ISO country code: bz

Time:
Local Time = UTC -6h
Real time: Friday 27th Dec- 04:56

Country calling code: +501

Capital City: Belmopan (Pop 2010 census 16,500)

 Other cities:

 Belize City (57,000), Corozal (10,000), Orange Walk (14,000), San Ignacio and Santa Elena (18,000), Dangriga (9,500), Punta Gorda (5,000), San Pedro (11,000).


Government:

 Type: Parliamentary Democracy
Independence: 21 September 1981 from the UK.
Constitution: September 21, 1981.

Geography:

 Location: Central America connected to the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala and Mexico.
Area (mainland and cayes): 23,000 km
(8,867 square miles)
Territory: simple beaches covered with mangrove swamps, low mountains inland, high point deli delights (1124 m).

Climate: 

 Tropical, warm and humid. Rainy season from May to November; dry season from February to May

the people:

 Nationality: Nouns and adjectives - Belizean (s)
Population: 361,000 (2015)
GNI PPP per person: $ 7 635 (years)
Ethnic groups: Mestizo, Creol, Keithi, Yucatec and Mopen Mayas, Garifuna and East Indian.
Religions: Roman Catholic, English, Methodist, Other Protestant, Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist.


Languages: 

 English (official), Creole, Spanish, Garifuna, Mayan.
Literacy: 76%.

Natural Resources:

Cultivable land, wood, seafood, minerals.

Agricultural products:

  sugar, sour fruits and juices, bananas, mangoes, papaya, honey, corn, beans, rice, cattle (12.7% of GDP).

Industries: 

Garment production, food processing, tourism, construction.

Exporting Partners: 

 UK 30.8%, United States 18.7%, Nigeria 6.7%, Trinidad and Tobago 4.8%, Ireland 4.2%, Jamaica 4.2% (2015)

Import partners:

 USA 26.6%, Mexico 11.7%, Cuba 10.2%, Guatemala 9%, China 7.5%, Trinidad and Tobago 5.6% (2015)

Currency:

Belizean dollar (BZD)

 Introduction 


Destination East, the country on the eastern coast of North Central America, is connected to the Caribbean Sea in the east. It was known as British Honduras until 1973. Belize was granted independence on September 21, 1981, since then it has been in the Commonwealth, with Queen Elizabeth II ruling its kingdom and state.

 The border countries are Guatemala and Mexico, and it shares borders with Honduras.

 The area of   this country is 22,966 km, twice the size of Estonia or slightly smaller than the US state of Massachusetts.

 Belize has a population of only 361,000 (census 2015), making it the least populous country in Central America.
The capital city is Belmopan, the largest city is Belize City. The languages   spoken are English (Official), Creole, Spanish, Griffona, and Maya.

 Here, you will find comprehensive information on geography, economics, science, people, culture, environment, government and history in Belize's diversity.

background:

Belize is located on the eastern or Caribbean coast of Central America, Mexico on the north and west Mexico, and on the south and west on Guatemala. Belize is the least populous country in Central America, otherwise it is a melting pot of several generations with an estimated population of 274 000.

 Territorial disputes between Britain and Guatemala delayed Belize's independence until 1981. Guatemala has been 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


News


  • Belize Times
  • Belize's weekly newspaper, the voice of the new government.
  • Channel 5 Belize.com
  • Channel 5 with Belize News.
  • Guardian
  • News from Belize
  • LoveFM
  • The power of news and music from Belize.
  • Reporter
  • Local News


Arts and Culture


  • Belize International Film Festival
  • Festival for Caribbean and Central American film stars.
  • Maya View Keeper
  • Site about the Desi Mopan and the Baikichi Maya of southern Belize.
  • Belize Creole
  • The official website of the National Crawl Council Belize
  • St. Brett Village
  • Site about Griffona Village and Culture.
  • Griffona cultural survival
  • The story of Garinago of the Garifona nation.


Business and the economy

Central Bank of Belize
The bank's official website provides information about Belize's economic and financial system.

 Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry
"One-stop" business connection to Belize.

transporting


  • Airline
  • Maya Island happened
  • Local carrier
  • It was tropical
  • Belize's largest airline


UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Belize

World Heritage Site Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System
The largest barrier in the northern hemisphere, along the coast of Atoll, several hundred sand cages, mangrove forests, coastal lakes and trails.

Education

Belize University (UB)
University of Belize Home Page Belize University is a national, independent and multi-location institution in Belize. UB's main campus is located in Belmopan, the capital.

Environment and Nature

Belize National Parks, Natural Reserves and Wildlife Sanctuaries
This guide examines the most famous state reserves, from all parts of the country to all areas of the country. From the Toledo District to the jungle hills of Mountain Pine Ridge, and from the Five Blues Lake National Park to the coral reefs. atolls and cayes.

Toledo Eco-Tourism Association
The Toledo Ecotourism Association is one of the first and most successful operators of community-based ecotourism in the region.

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