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Travel Belize infoBelize a former British colony, (British Honduras), is a peaceful nation, with a parliamentary democracy. Belize gained independence in 1981 and offers U.S., U.K. and Canadian investors a familiar business environment. English is the official language, and the political, economic, legal and educational systems are based on familiar British models. Two hours flying time from Miami, New Orleans and Houston, exotic Belize is easily accessible to North Americans. Fewer than 250,000 people inhabit this gorgeous country. Belize is a country of various culture, language and ethnic groups which consist of Creole, Garifuna, Mestizo, Spanish, Maya, English, Mennonite, Lebanese, Chinese and East Indian heritage. Due to racial harmony, religious tolerance and a relatively non-violent political culture, all of these different elements have mixed and blended successfully, to give Belize a widespread reputation for its friendly peoples.
The country of Belize, lying between latitudes 15 degrees 53 minutes and 18 degrees 30 minutes north and longitudes 87 degrees 15 minutes and 89 degrees 15 minutes west. Wedged in the Northeastern corner of Central America, with more than 300 miles of Caribbean coastline, this former British colony is a trade crossroads between the Caribbean and Latin America. Nestled between Mexico and Guatemala, and bounded by the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, Belize travel offers a diverse, intriguing mixture of culture, natural history and marine environments. Belize probably has the greatest variety of flora and fauna of any country in Central America, in spite of being no bigger than Massachusetts in size. Located only two hours flying time from Miami, New Orleans and Houston, exotic Belize is easily accessible to North Americans.
Belize consistently offers ecotravellers thought-provoking adventures. Mainly this is because Belize was "discovered" only recently as an ecotourism destination and, therefore, is in the midst of developing the areas and sites that attract foreign visitors. Forty percent of the country is protected parks and natural preserves with an abundance of jungle and marine wildlife.
The landscape is dotted with restored and unexcavated Mayan sites, you can explore rainforest trails and climb ancient ruins and temples. Belize is alive with hundreds of bird species, colorful fish, exotic tropical plants and animals combined with friendly Belizeans throughout colorful towns and villages makes this an adventurer's paradise. Most famously, Belize is the site of the Western Hemisphere's longest barrier reef. This tropical coral reef, alive with thousands of kinds of fish and other reef-associated organisms, and the many nearby small, sandy, palm-treed islands (cayes, pronounced keys), increasingly attract divers, snorkellers, reef aficionados, and beach denizens from around the globe. So whether it is for the reefs, forests, history or culture, Belize welcomes you to explore!
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