Interesting Facts on Belize

The country of Belize once called British Honduras isbehind the barrier reef that provide habitat for birds
located in Central Americas Caribbean Coast. Mexicoand marine wildlife.
borders it to the North, Guatemala to the West andBelize is the only English language country in Central
South. It is as subtropical country that is about 176and South America. However Creole, Garifuna, Mayan
miles long and 63 miles wide covering about 8870and Spanish are also common. Probably the most
square miles. One of the more interesting facts oninteresting facts on Belize's are that its population is
Belize is that it includes the world's second largestabout 260,000 and consists of a mixture of many
barrier reef. This 185 mile long reef contains three coralcultures including European, Creole, Maya, and
atolls all of which makes it an ideal location for diving.Mestizos. Racial harmony makes the people very
Snorkeling and fishing.friendly to all.
The mainland consists of varied and diverseBelize's currency is the Belize dollar (BZ$) and its value
landscapes and topography. The North end of theis tied to the US dollar. One US dollar equals 2 BZ$.
country is a flat plain with shallow soils that supportCredit cards are readily acceptable in most hotels and
tropical hardwood shrubs and forests. The Northernrestaurants with a 5 percent surcharge. The cost of
coast is best described as consisting of mangroveliving in Belize is very low making it very economical to
swamps.visit the tropical paradise.
Central Belize consists of large sandy savannas to theEntry to the country requires a passport, a return ticket
North and large hills to the South. Elevations rise toto another destination and sufficient funds to support
approximately 3600 feet above sea level providing thethemselves during their visit. Normally this equals $50
country with the only pine forest in Central America.per day. Visitors may stay for a period of 30 days but
Called the Mountain Pine Ridge Area and the Mayamay purchase an extension from the government for
Mountains this area contains the headwaters of the$25. A visa is not required for citizens of the US,
Belize River.Britain, Canada and European Economic Community. A
The Southern Part of the country contains the Mayavisa is required for entry for all other nationals.
Mountains and subtropical rainforest. It receives moreBelize is a beautiful subtropical paradise with many
than 168 inches of rain each year. The coastal beltdedicated natural areas. The cost of living is low
produces abundant citrus and bananas.making it one of the most economical places to visit.
One of the most sought after facts on Belize are theThe people are friendly and the lifestyle is relaxed.
many cayes or islands, atolls and barrier reef are theMany people from the US and Britain are retiring and
main attraction to Belize. The most famous aremoving to Belize to enjoy this beautiful country. The
Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker where visitorsfacts on Belize show why so many people visit this
have direct access to the beautiful blue Caribbean.great travel destination each year.
There are many additional islands and cayes that lay