Belize
Don’t be fooled by its size – within its small area, Belize abounds with beautiful and breathtaking sights. The coasts of tropical Belize are known for some of the world’s most remarkable sunken geography and the second largest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere.
Originally home to Mayan city-states, Belize was colonized by the English, who called it British Honduras until 1981 when it attained independence from England and neighboring Guatemala, which recognized the state of Belize in 1992. Today Belize is a parliamentary democracy and the only Anglophone Central American nation.
Since most of sparsely populated Belize is covered with jungle and other natural habitats, the nation has one of the lowest population densities in the world. The small economy of the nation is primarily based on tourism. With pristine beaches, jungle parks, and thousands of Mayan ruins, it’s amazing how much outdoor beauty exists in the tiny country of Belize.
Climate
Belize has a tropical climate, hot, humid and wed. The rainy season occurs from June to November. The dry season is from February to April.
Health and Safety
Crime, unemployment, and drug-trafficking are increasing problems in Belize.
Visit the CDC’s Belize page for updated information on health conditions in Belize.
Religion and Festivals
Belize is predominantly Christian; about half of the population identify themselves with Roman Catholicism. Immigrants to Belize have also brought with them Taoism and Buddhism.
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