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Location-Formerly British Honduras, is a country in Central America. Capital – Belmopan Population 320,000

 interesting facts  They speaking many languages. It is the only country in Central America where English is the official language. [|Kriol] and Spanish are also widely spoken. Belize is the second smallest country in Central America.  Largest city - Belize city



Their bird is the Toucan

 Their flower blackorchid



The music of Belize has been heavily influenced by the rhythmic, exotic syncopations of Africa. If you manage to get to Belize during one of the festivals such as the Battle of St. George's Caye, National Independence Day, or Settlement Day, you'll have an introduction to the raucous, happy music of a jump up (a street dance); punta rock (a spin-off from the original punta, a traditional rhythm of the Garinagu settlers in the Stann Creek District); reggae (Bob Marley is King in Belize); soka (a livelier interpretation of reggae); and brukdown. Brukdown began in the timber camps of the 1800s, when the workers, isolated from civilization for months at a time, would let off steam with a full bottle of rum and begin the beat on the bottle-or the jawbone of an ass, a coconut shell, a wooden block-anything that made a sound. Add to that a harmonica, guitar, and banjo, and you've got brukdown.
 * MUSIC **

want to learn more[|click here] climate The climate in Belize is subtropical with trade winds from the caribbean moderating the temperatures along the coast.the temperatures in the shade seledom exceeds 90 degrees
 * Temperatures in Belize** range from 50°F to 95°F with an annual mean of 79°F. November to January are traditionally the coolest months with a 75°F average and May to September are the warmest at about a 81°F average. Location is a big factor for temperature as Cayo to the west can be several degrees colder then along the coast and during November at night, temperatures can fall to a beautiful 46°F in Cayo. In the mountains, the coldest days and nights might seem relatively very cold and blankets will definitely be needed at night. However, the mean annual temperatures on in the mountains is a perfectly comfortable 72°F.

holidays On September 10, 1798, at St. George's Caye off the coast of Belize, the British buccaneers fought and defeated the Spaniards over the territory of Belize. The tradition of celebrating this victory is still carried on each year, followed by a weeklong calendar of events from religious services to carnivals. During this week, Belize City (especially) feels like a carnival with parties everywhere. On the morning of September 10, the whole city parades through the streets and enjoys local cooking, spirits, and music with an upbeat atmosphere that continues well into the beginning of Independence Day on September 21.
 * St. George's Caye Day **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #00b0f0; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">

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On November 19, Belize recognizes the 1823 arrival and settlement of the first Garinagu (also called Garifuna) to the southern districts of Belize. Belizeans from all over the country gather in Dangriga, Hopkins, Punta Gorda, and Belize City to celebrate with the Garinagu. The day begins with the reenactment of the arrival of the settlers and continues with all-night dancing to the local Garinagu drums and live punta rock bands. Traditional food-and copious amounts of rum, beer, and bitters-is available at street stands and local cafés.
 * Garinagu (Garifuna) Settlement Day **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: red; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">



On March 9, this holiday is celebrated with various activities, mostly water sports. English sportsman Baron Henry Edward Ernest Victor Bliss, who remembered Belize with a generous legacy when he died, designated a day of sailing and fishing in his will. A formal ceremony is held at his tomb below the lighthouse in the Belize Harbor, where he died on his boat. Fishing and sailing regattas begin after the ceremony.
 * Baron Bliss Day **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #00b0f0; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">



Famous attractions .
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: red; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Big Rock Falls **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: red; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> is a 150-foot [|waterfall] on [|Privassion River], in the [|Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve] of the [|Cayo District] of southern central [|Belize].

The [|Great Blue Hole], located near [|Ambergris Caye] , Belize

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #00b0f0; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> The Mayan pyramid "Caana" at <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #00b0f0; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; msobidifontfamily: Arial; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msofareastthemefont: minor-latin; msofareastlanguage: EN-US; msobidilanguage: AR-SA;">[|Caracol] <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #00b0f0; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">, <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #00b0f0; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; msobidifontfamily: Arial; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msofareastthemefont: minor-latin; msofareastlanguage: EN-US; msobidilanguage: AR-SA;">[|Cayo District]

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: red; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> [|El Castillo] ", [|Xunantunich], the second tallest structure in Belize (after the temple at [|Caracol] ), at some 130 feet (40 m) tall.

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sources I used (2009 april 7). Belize. Retrieved April 7, 2009, from Wikipedia Web site: []

Retrieved 2009, from http://www.belizenet.com/

(2000-2009). from http://www.centralamerica.com/belize/index.htm

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