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CACarribbean > Belize > Introduction
B E L I Z E |
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and alive with its lush Highlands, mysterious Mayas, magnificent marine life, and
spectacular shorelines, Belize is a destination for the adventurous. You can canoe in the
waters of the Macal, trek in the dense forests, walk among the remains of the great Mayan
civilization or explore the second largest reef in the world. |
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If
you’re the kind who loves to laze in peace and all this sounds like too much action,
there are plenty of places tucked away in the highlands or located
on the beach front where
you all you need to do is eat, sleep and enjoy the untamed beauty of Belize. |
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F A C
T B O X |
| Area |
22,960 sq km |
| Population |
235,789 (1999 est.) |
| Language |
English (official), English Creole, Spanish, Maya and Garifuna. |
Religion |
Majority (62%) Catholic, 30% Protestants. |
| Literacy |
70.3% |
| Capital
City |
Belmopan |
| People |
Mestizo form 44% of the population, Creole 30%, Maya 11% while Garifuna
account for 7% of the population. |
| Time |
GMT – 6 hours |
| Currency |
Belizean dollar |
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