Belize, formerly known as British Honduras, is a small nation on the eastern coast of Central America on the Caribbean Sea bordered by Mexico to the northwest and Guatemala to the west and south. The country is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy which recognizes Queen Elizabeth II as Sovereign. The name is shared by the Belize River, Belize's longest river, and Belize City, the former capital and largest city.
The only English-speaking country in Central America, Belize was a British colony for more than a century and was known as British Honduras until 1973. It became an independent nation in 1981. Belize is a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Sistema de Integración Centroamericana (SICA) and considers itself to be culturally both Caribbean and Central American.
Belize is the smallest (in terms of population) non-island sovereign state in the Americas.
Belize, is a special place, with magnificent natural attractions such as the Belize Barrier Reef, Great Blue Hole, ancient Maya civilization, mysterious caves and caverns, pristine tropical forests, rare birds, and exotic wildlife. We invite you to explore all our natural wonders.
Belize's tourism industry is strong, solid, and on a historical growth path. New hotels and resorts are constantly under development, adding significantly to the options for overnight and long stays.
Activities: For the outdoor enthusiast and adventure traveler, Belize presents unlimited opportunities to participate in a wide range of sightseeing, cultural, and outdoor activities. You might say that Belize is the outdoors. Listed below are some popular activities in Belize.
Scuba/Snorkeling
Windsurfing & Watersports
Fishing
Sailing Birding
Caving
Canoeing/Kayaking
Golfing.
Places to visit:
With the country of Belize being divided into six (6) districts, you will find it easy to plan your visit by looking at the following nine (9) tourist destination sites which are broken down according to region.
Corozal
Orange Walk
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Ambergris Caye
Caye Caulker
Cayo
Stann Creek
Placencia
Toledo
Most people visit attractions in at least two of these regions in Belize during their trip--often combining one inland destination and one marine destination.
To complete your project you must visit:
http://www.travelbelize.org/
And gather as much information as you want.
Thanks.
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