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Belize

Belize is located on the Caribbean coast of northern Central America. It shares a border on the north with the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, on the west with the Guatemalan department of Petén, and on the south with the Guatemalan department of Izabal. To the east in the Caribbean Sea, the second-longest barrier reef in the world flanks much of the 240 mi of predominantly marshy coastline.

Belize has a thriving tourism industry due to its climate, the Belize Barrier Reef, 127 offshore Cayes (islands), excellent fishing, safe waters for boating, scuba diving and snorkeling, numerous rivers for rafting and kayaking, various jungle and wildlife reserves of fauna and flora, hiking, bird watching, helicopter touring, Mayan ruins, and the largest cave system in Central America. Development costs are high, but the Government of Belize has designated tourism as its second development priority after agriculture.

Population: 307,899
Capital: Belmopan (pop. 16,400)
Largest City: Belize City (pop. 70,800)
Area: 8,867 sq mi (about the size of Massachusetts)
Highest Point: Victoria Peak - 3,681 feet
Lowest Point: Caribbean Sea - sea level
Time Zone: Central: GMT -6
Monetary Unit: Belize Dollar
National Flower: Black Orchid
National Tree: Mahogany Tree
National Bird: Keel Billed Toucan

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Last updated on: Mar-05-2019

Ambergris Caye (San Pedro), Belize Travel Guide

The island of Ambergris Caye in Belize is an excellent off-the-beaten-path destination for those wanting to experience the great things Central America has to offer in a relatively safe environment. The funky town of San Pedro, the expansive jungle on the mainland, the amazing reef, the people, and the delicious food make this an ideal destination for the more adventurous types.

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Caye Chapel, Belize Travel Guide
An exclusive private island in Belize, Caye Chapel is a mere 265 acres and boasts the only professional golf course in the country. In addition to golf, the island offers pristine beaches, excellent dock fishing, good snorkelling, and country club living. Added: Nov-02-2010, Hits: 3,449, Reviews: 0, Rating: 0, Votes: 0 Add To Favorites \| Add Review

Placencia, Belize Travel Guide
Placencia, once a small fishing village, has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Belize. It is known for having the best beach on the mainland, world-class scuba diving, excellent fishing, and numerous eco-tourism opportunities in the nearby jungles and offshore cayes. Added: Nov-02-2010, Hits: 20,773, Reviews: 0, Rating: 0, Votes: 0 Add To Favorites \| Add Review

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