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Ambergris Caye, Belize
Stunning geography, vibrant culture and political
and economic stability make Belize attractive to adventure
travelers, celebrities and foreign investors.
GeographySharing a land border with Guatemala and
Mexico, Belize faces the Caribbean Sea and features 174 miles
of coastline, most of which is sheltered by the second largest
coral reef in the world. Belize's diverse landscapes include
hundreds of islands, subtropical rainforests, fertile savannas
and mountains. It is internationally recognized as a leader in
environmental preservation and conservation.
Culture and LanguageKnown for their cultural
tolerance, diversity and friendliness, Belizeans count Creole,
Garifuna, Mestizo, Spanish, Mayan, Mennonite, Lebanese,
Chinese and East Indian among their many ethnic groups.
English is the national language, but Spanish, Creole,
Garifuna and Mayan are also widely spoken.
Political and Economic ClimateBelize is a member of
the British Commonwealth and is governed by parliamentary
democracy and experiences significantly less crime than other
Central American countries. It became an independent nation in
1981 and has a stable and progressive political history. The
national currency is fixed at a rate of US$1 to BZ$2.
For more information on Belize
Travel Belize Website
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