Country: Belize
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From the Mayan Mountain peaks to the depths of the Caribbean Sea, experience paradise in Belize. Discover the exotic jungles home to rare wildlife, abundant flora, hidden caves and hundreds of species of exotic birds. Fish or dive some of the best spots in the world. These pristine Caribbean
waters are home to over 250 different species of tropical fish.
- Area: 23,300 square kilometers (9087 square miles)
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Population: 249,183
- Capital: Belmopan (population 5000)
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People: 44% mestizo, 30% Creole, 11% Maya, 7% Garifuna
- Language: English, English Creole, Spanish, Maya and Garífuna
- Government: Parliamentary Democracy
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Major industries: Sugar, bananas, fish products, garment production, food processing, timber, tourism, construction
 TravelBelize.org
info from the Belize Tourism Board
LonelyPlanet.com
info on the country of Belize from Lonely Planet
zhenghe.tripod.com
more excellent info on the country of Belize from Zhenge
Belize.gov.bz
website of the democratic government of Belize.
BelizeLaw.org
the laws of Belize
BelizeRetirement.org
info on retiring in Belize
BelizeInvest.org.bz
info on investing in Belize
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Belize, formerly known as British Honduras, is located on the
Caribbean seaboard of Central America, just next door to the southern
tip of Mexico. Belize covers just over 9,000 square miles of tropical
forest and ocean paradise.
Ambergris Caye, the southernmost extension of the Yucatan Peninsula,
is a 25 mile long flat island made up of coral sand and mangroves. It is
just off the coast of mainland Belize. On its east side it is protected by
a living and ever growing barrier reef. The reef touches Ambergris
Caye at its northernmost point and lies ½ mile east of the island once it
reaches San Pedro Town.
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San Pedro Town is a fishing village on Ambergris Caye which over the
past few decades increasingly has become more of a destination for
tourists and scuba divers than simply the quiet and secluded fishing
village it once was. Despite its growth as a tourist and water sports
enthusiast’s paradise, San Pedro Town still maintains a genuinely
charming and thoroughly enchanting small town atmosphere.
The Royal Palm Condos are
located along the beach almost 1½ miles south of San Pedro Town.
They are easily accessible by motor vehicle, bicycle or boat. Also, a 25
minute leisurely stroll along the coral sand beach or along Coconut
Drive will accomplish the same task.
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