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A
small nation on the eastern coast of Central America,
on the Caribbean Sea bordering 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 nation
of Honduras is a near neighbour, 75 km away (47 miles)
across the Gulf of Honduras to the east. The name is derived
from Belize City, the former capital and largest city,
and the Belize River. In Spanish it is usually called
Belice.
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Belize
was a British colony for more than a century, known as British
Honduras, until 1973. It became an independent nation in 1981.
Belize is a member of CARICOM and its citizens tend to consider
themselves a Caribbean, and not Central American, nation.
The first Europeans arrived in the area in the early 16th
century and settlement began with shipwrecked English seamen
in 1638. This period also was marked by piracy. The name Belize
is traditionally said to be from the Spanish pronunciation
of Wallace, the name of the pirate who created the first settlement
in Belize in 1638.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belize
 Territorial
disputes between the UK and Guatemala delayed the independence
of Belize (formerly British Honduras) until 1981. Guatemala
refused to recognize the new nation until 1992. Tourism has
become the mainstay of the economy.
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/bh.html
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Visit exotic mainland cities, towns, interior, meet friendly
people! See ancient historic sights, Maya cities, cayes, sea,
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Ships. For the outdoor enthusiast, Belze presents unlimited
opportunities. For the outdoor enthusiast, Belize presents
unlimited opportunities. You might say that is the outdoors.
You will find diving, snorkeling, fishing, hiking, and exploring
nature at its best. No more than two hours from 3 gateways
in the United States, and just a short hop from Mexico, getting
to Belize is painless. With the right planning and preparation
your visits, tours and excursions around the country can be
just as simple. An adventurer's paradise, Mayan temples tower
above rainforest canopies while an incredibly colorful array
of marine wildlife find protection in Belize's Great Barrier
Reef.
www.travelbelize.org
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