Belize
(British Honduras)
Background Information
Capital/Major Cities
Capital-Belmpoan
Major Cities -
Belmopan
San Pedro
History
It was once controlled by the British but it gained independence in 1981. It's official language is English even though it's in Latin America.
Geographical Information
Belize is located in Central America, between Guatemala and Mexico. The Physical features in Belize are mainly rivers and mountains. The biggest river in Belize is the Belize river. The largest mountain in Belize is Doyle's delight and Victoria's peak. One of the fascinating things about Belize is the many Caye's in the area. The largest Caye is ambergis.
Political and Diplomacy Information
Belize's type of government is a parliamentary democracy and a commonwealth realm. There chief of state Is Queen Elizabeh II and the head of government is Dean Oliver the prime minister. Belize being a relatively new country dosent have many problems with many countries. It could have a better relationship with Guatemala over border issues.
Economic and Trade Information
Economic/Imports
In Belize they use the belizean dollar. They are a capitalist country but essentially a private enterprise. They import machinery,transport equipment,manufactured goods,fuels,chemicals,food,beverages,and tobacco. They mostly import goods from U.S(23.6%), Germany(15%), and Mexico(11.5%).
Exports
Export-
Sugar
Bananas
Citrus
Clothing
Fish products
Molasses
Wood
Crude oiL
Where do they export goods
Mainly -
U.S(31.8%)
Uk(21.9%
Lesser
Japan/Nigeria/Netherlands
Tourist Informarion
Belize is a beautiful country with amazing sights to see. In Belize there is a variety of things to do like snorkel,scuba dive in the beautiful water explore the caves, visit the Belize reef,or see the rainforest.
Clear Belize Water
One of the many perks of traveling to Belize is getting to see some of the clearest water in the world.
Caves
Another thing to do in Belize is to go cave tubing. There are many caves in Belize but one of the popular things to do is to go cave tubing.
Belize Rainforest
Belize has a thick tropical rainforest popular to tourists.