Before visiting the country of Belize there are some things about the country that you should be aware of. Belize, located in Central American, is a rapidly growing country that is filled with historical sites, beautiful landscape and scenery, and friendly people. It’s always better to know something about the country you are visiting so that you can discuss basic things with the residents without appearing uneducated.

Bordered by Mexico, the Caribbean Sea and Guatemala, the next closest country to Belize is Honduras with the Caribbean Sea the only thing separating them. It went independent in 1981 but it is still a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations. The country, like the United States, has its own Constitution and Bill of Rights that protect the citizens and it is ruled by a democratic Parliament. Belize has two political parties, the United Democratic Party and the People’s United Party. It is good to know this information while visiting the country in the event there is a governmental upheaval.

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The culture that makes up the country of Belize is diverse and rich thanks to the country’s unique mix of ethnic variations. There are approximately 320,000 people living in Belize and they are made up of the Mestizo, Mayan, Mennonite, Anglo-European, Creole, Asian, Garifuna, Middle Eastern and Hispanic nationalities with the Hispanics being the most prevalent. For this reason visitors to Belize will hear a variety of different languages being spoken inside its boundaries with English being the primary language spoken followed by Spanish.

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The history of the country of Belize predates most other cultures and nations starting with the Mayan civilization that developed in the lowlands of the Yucatan Peninsula close to three millennia ago. The Mayan civilization is still in existence today even though many of their contemporaries – such as the Aztecs, Incas, and Toltecs – have long since disappeared.

The Mayans were hunters and farmers and the basics of their culture were founded between 2500 BC and 250 AD with the civilization peaking between 250 and 950 AD. Much of the Belizean way of life that is known today was based on the culture developed by the Mayans as is quite a bit of medical, mathematical, and scientific discoveries.

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Even seasoned travelers understand and appreciate the importance of knowing some very basic information about the country they are about to visit. The country of Belize in Central America is no exception. Basic travel tips such as the ones we will provide you here are invaluable assets when you visit the country and by keeping them in mind as you travel you ensure that your trips and vacation will the best it possibly can be.

The first question most people ask when they are visiting a new country is what language is spoken there. English is not the primary language in all countries, but if you are from an English speaking country, you are in luck.

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The country of Belize is located in the northern part of Central America and the country is shaped roughly like a triangle and about the size of the state of Massachusetts. For people who are not familiar with this part of the world, Belize is nestled between the borders of Quintana Roo – a Mexican state – two departments of Guatemala, namely Petén and Izabal, the Caribbean Sea. The country itself totals 22,960 square kilometers although the northern interior of the country and all along the coastline are filled with exotic lagoons which reduces the total land mass.

The country’s location provides it with a subtropical climate that benefit from the prevailing wind coming in off of the Caribbean Sea. The wind is a brisk one and it keeps the temperature in Belize around 79 degrees Fahrenheit all year round. The humidity for the most part is kept under control from the breezes that flow over the land from the Caribbean, making it comfortable enough for summer clothing all year long.

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