query: Where is Belize located?

title: Swing Bridge (Belize)

text: Swing Bridge (Belize) The Belize City Swing Bridge is a swing bridge located in downtown Belize City, Belize. It connects the north side of Belize City with the south side and spans Haulover Creek, a tributary of the Belize River. A tourist destination and historical landmark of Belize, it is the oldest swing bridge in Central America and one of the few manually operated swing bridges in the world still in use. The Maritime Museum of Belize is located nearby. Constructed in Liverpool, England, and brought to Belize City by a United States company in New Orleans, it was built

title: Belize

text: and of Belize, which she considers her second home. Biles is herself Belizean-American in descent. The national flower is the black orchid ("Prosthechea cochleata", also known as "Encyclia cochleata"). The national tree is the mahogany tree ("Swietenia macrophylla"), which inspired the national motto "Sub Umbra Floreo", which means "Under the shade I flourish". The national animal is the Baird's tapir and the national bird is the keel-billed toucan ("Ramphastos sulphuratus"). Belize Belize () (), is a country located on the eastern coast of Central America. Belize is bordered on the northwest by Mexico, on the east by the Caribbean Sea,

title: Belize

text: electricity. Trade is important and the major trading partners are the United States, Mexico, the European Union, and Central America. Belize has five commercial banks, of which the largest and oldest is Belize Bank. The other four banks are Heritage Bank, Atlantic Bank, FirstCaribbean International Bank, and Scotiabank (Belize). A robust complex of credit unions began in the 1940s under the leadership of Marion M. Ganey, S.J., and is a continuing resource for the betterment of the peoples across economic and cultural lines. Belize is located on the coast of Central America. Based on its location, it is seen as

title: Swing Bridge (Belize)

text: fictional African country of Zangaro were shot in Belize City, Belize. The bridge was positioned parallel to the creek and then manually swung back into position in the scene. Swing Bridge (Belize) The Belize City Swing Bridge is a swing bridge located in downtown Belize City, Belize. It connects the north side of Belize City with the south side and spans Haulover Creek, a tributary of the Belize River. A tourist destination and historical landmark of Belize, it is the oldest swing bridge in Central America and one of the few manually operated swing bridges in the world still in

title: Belize

text: Belize Belize () (), is a country located on the eastern coast of Central America. Belize is bordered on the northwest by Mexico, on the east by the Caribbean Sea, and on the south and west by Guatemala. It has an area of and a population of 387,879 (2017). Its mainland is about long and wide. It has the lowest population and population density in Central America. The country's population growth rate of 1.87% per year (2015) is the second highest in the region and one of the highest in the Western Hemisphere. The Mayan civilization spread into the area

title: Geography of Belize

text: a company named Belize Natural Energy found oil in commercial quantities in the Spanish Lookout area of Belize. Geography of Belize Belize is a small Central American nation, located at 17°15' north of the equator and 88°45' west of the Prime Meridian on the Yucatán Peninsula. It borders the Caribbean Sea to the east, with 386 km of coastline. It has a total of 542 km of land borders—Mexico to the north-northwest (272 km) and Guatemala to the south-southwest (266 km). Belize's total size is 22,966 km², of which 22,806 km² is land and 160 km² is water. Belize is

title: Belize–United States relations

text: in the tourism sector. The U.S. Embassy is located in Belmopan. Belize–United States relations Belize – United States relations have traditionally been close and cordial. The United States is Belize's principal trading partner and major source of investment funds. It is also home to the largest Belizean community outside Belize, estimated to be 70,000 strong. Because Belize's economic growth and accompanying democratic political stability are important U.S. objectives, Belize benefits from the U.S. Caribbean Basin Initiative. Belize is the only country in Central America that has never received a visit from an American president. International crime issues dominate the agenda

title: Belize–Guatemala border

text: Benque Viejo del Carmen, Cayo District, Belize and Melchor de Mencos, Peten, Guatemala, where Guatemala Highway CA-13 meets the George Price (Western) Highway, connecting to Belize City and Belmopan. About four kilometres south of this crossing is the village of Arenal, which has homes on both sides of the border, and a football field directly on the border. From the Guatemala side, there is just a footbridge to a road into Melchor de Mencos; the Belize side has a road connecting to Benque Viejo. Belize–Guatemala border The Belize–Guatemala border is an almost straight line 266 km long, close to the

title: Las Cuevas, Belize

text: Las Cuevas, Belize Las Cuevas is a Research Station and Explorers Lodge in the heart of the Chiquibul Tropical Moist Forest, at 550 m altitude in the Maya Mountains of Belize in Central America. It is an important centre for biological research established jointly by the Forest Department of Belize and the Natural History Museum, London in 1994. In May 1995 venturers from the charity Raleigh International built a 30 foot tower to help Ornithologists study flight paths in the area and watch out for forest fires. It is located close to the mouth of a large cave an ancient

title: Geography of Belize

text: Geography of Belize Belize is a small Central American nation, located at 17°15' north of the equator and 88°45' west of the Prime Meridian on the Yucatán Peninsula. It borders the Caribbean Sea to the east, with 386 km of coastline. It has a total of 542 km of land borders—Mexico to the north-northwest (272 km) and Guatemala to the south-southwest (266 km). Belize's total size is 22,966 km², of which 22,806 km² is land and 160 km² is water. Belize is the only country in Central America without a Pacific coastline. Many coral reefs, cays, and islands to the

title: Sport in Belize

text: race occurs annually on Baron Bliss Day. The race promotes environmental awareness, while at the same time creates an intense competition for seasoned and amateur athletes alike. Cricket is mainly played in the Belize Rural area, where local villages sponsor cricket teams. The national tournament is held in the Belize District from January to May. Belize's national cricket team played in Division Three of the ICC Americas Championship Bracket in 2008. Cycling is popular in Central America, and it has a large following in Belize. Frequent races across the country exist. Cycling takes place year round on the nation's highways.

title: Colha, Belize

text: Yucatan and significantly different material culture than those who occupied Colha before the hiatus and no monumental architecture. After A.D.950, the site is occupied throughout the remainder of the Postclassic. Three ceramic complexes are directly correlated to certain periods during the Postclassic; the Yalam complex to the Early Postclassic (A.D.950-1250), the Canos complex to the Middle Postclassic (A.D.1250-1300), and the Ranas complex to the Late Postclassic (A.D.1300-1400). The Yalam and Canos complexes are complete, but the Ranas complex seems to only reflect an influx of "Mayapan-style (visitation) censers". Colha, Belize Colha, Belize is a Maya archaeological site located in northern

title: Belize–Mexico border

text: the mouth of the Hondo River. The border follows the Hondo River through its deepest channel and then along its tributary, Blue Creek, until it reaches the meridian of Garbutt's Falls (approximately 89° 9' W). From this point, it runs directly south to 17° 49' N latitude, the border established between Mexico and Guatemala. Currently the border has two official crossings where there are international bridges. The main one is located between Subteniente Lopez, Quintana Roo, Mexico, and Santa Elena, Corozal District, Belize. It is about 10 miles from Chetumal, which is the capital of Quintana Roo and main city

title: Belize High School

text: Belize to utilize the Smart Board. It is the only high school in Belize where laptops are required in classes. Belize High School employs an academic counsellor. Roles: Belize High School Belize High School is a secondary school, high school in Belize City, Belize. In 2009, fifteen years after opening the Belize Elementary School, the Board of Governors sought to explore and develop the concept of a new high school. In 2010, The school was located at the University of the West Indies Open Campus facility on Princess Margaret Drive, Belize City during its first year. In 2011, Belize High

title: Royal Belize

text: Belize near the town of Dangriga. Most visitors take a 25 minute boat ride from Dangriga. Additionally, some come from Tobacco Caye located northeast of the island or Thatch Caye, located two miles to the north. Like mainland Belize, Royal Belize enjoys a tropical climate with pronounced wet and dry seasons. Royal Belize Royal Belize is a private island off the coast of Belize. It is a 7.5 acre island resort managed by Muy'Ono that was originally developed as a private retreat. It is the only luxury private island in Belize rented to one guest party at a time. The

title: Gardenia, Belize

text: Gardenia, Belize Gardenia is a village in Belize District, Belize located about north of Belize City. Gardenia is located at (17.673, -88.418), between Sandhill and Biscayne villages. Gardenia stretches from mile 20 to 23 on the Northern Highway and includes the Grace Bank Community for administrative purposes. The village of May Pen, one of the Belize River Valley Communities, is accessed by land via a detour from Gardenia. In terms of waterways, the Belize River passes through Grace Bank, while the Mexico Creek/Lagoon flows through huge culverts across the Northern Highway and empties into the river at Grace Bank. The

title: Restore Belize

text: Restore Belize Restore Belize is an organization which is located in the country of Belize and directed by the government of Belize. It was founded by the Prime Minister of Belize, Honourable Dean Barrow on June 2, 2010. The main purpose of this organization is to make Belize a more peaceful and productive nation by implementing law and order and community building through active citizenship. Restore Belize was originated from the Prime Minister of Belize, Honourable Dean Barrow in reference to address the elevation of the crime rate in Belize. The three main goals of the program are to achieve:

title: Belize Zoo

text: Belize Zoo The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center is a zoo in Belize, located some west of Belize City on the Western Highway. Set in , the zoo was founded in 1983 by Sharon Matola. It is home to more than 175 animals of about 48 species, all native to Belize. The natural environment of Belize is left entirely intact within the zoo. The dense, natural vegetation is separated only by gravel trails through the forest. The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center receives over 68,000 visitors annually, with 15,000 being students, teachers, and parents. The Belize Zoo focuses

title: University of Belize

text: once their own individual schools until their merger into today's University of Belize. Address: Corner Stann Creek Street and University Drive, Belmopan Former site of the UCB outpost, it is where most programs and the university's administrative offices are located. Home of the Regional Language Center where students from Latin American countries learn English, the Information Technology Department, and all the science labs. Located in Central Farm, Cayo on the George Price Highway in the Cayo District, former site of the Belize School of Agriculture. It offered two year programs in Applied Sciences/Agriculture and Natural Resources. After the amalgamation, it

title: San Estevan, Belize

text: one producer of sugar cane in the entire two divisions which are Corozal and Orange Walk. San Estevan is surrounded by thousands of acres of lush cane plantations. The New River passes through the left side of the village and the river is still used for transportation of sugar through barges up to Belize City where it is sent abroad. Sugarcane is cultivated all year long and harvested from November to June. Cane is delivered to BSI (Belize Sugar Industries) which is located in Orange Walk on the Tower Hill Area. San Estevan Archaeological Site San Estevan, Belize San Estevan

title: Belize Zoo

text: volunteers from a UK-based organisation called Pod Volunteer. Belize Zoo The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center is a zoo in Belize, located some west of Belize City on the Western Highway. Set in , the zoo was founded in 1983 by Sharon Matola. It is home to more than 175 animals of about 48 species, all native to Belize. The natural environment of Belize is left entirely intact within the zoo. The dense, natural vegetation is separated only by gravel trails through the forest. The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center receives over 68,000 visitors annually, with 15,000 being

title: Healthcare in Belize

text: cost to the individual, a large portion of funding has been allocated to Belize City. Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH), the national and regional referral hospital for Belize, is located in Belize City. Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital is considered to be the premier public healthcare provider in Belize. However, due to funding issues, the hospital has faced many challenges with equipment problems, medical supply shortages, and operation management problems. Outside of Belize City, there are seven additional hospitals (located within the capitals of each of the seven other districts) that provide public healthcare. Among the seven district capital hospitals there

title: Victoria Peak (Belize)

text: accompany hikers on the trail. There are two campsites, one at and a second at , where hikers often stay overnight. The majority of the hiking is class 3 (scrambling and a rope may be required), however, there are certain areas with class 4 hiking where a rope is required. There are areas of up and down grades ranging from 20-60 degrees, making the hiking strenuous. Victoria Peak (Belize) Victoria Peak within the Maya Mountains is the second highest mountain in Belize. The highest peak in the country, Doyle's Delight at a height of , is located southwest of Victoria

title: Belize Rural South

text: Belize Rural South Belize Rural South is an electoral constituency in the Belize District represented in the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belize since 2003 by Manuel Heredia of the United Democratic Party. The Belize Rural South constituency was created for the 1961 general election as part of a major nationwide redistricting. Out of the 13 Belize District constituencies it is one of three located outside the Belize City limits. Belize Rural South consists of the offshore cayes (islands) of Belize District, including Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker and St. George's Caye. San Pedro Town on Ambergris Caye

title: Royal Belize

text: Royal Belize Royal Belize is a private island off the coast of Belize. It is a 7.5 acre island resort managed by Muy'Ono that was originally developed as a private retreat. It is the only luxury private island in Belize rented to one guest party at a time. The island is located in the South Water Caye Marine Reserve, approximately nine miles southeast of Dangriga. Royal Belize has five bedrooms that can accommodate up to ten adults in three air conditioned villas. The white house, called Alba, pink house and yellow house. There is a bunk room with space for

title: Restore Belize

text: agencies as well. It is a government directed organization; government ministries, departments and program units make up a large portion of this organization. The organization is inclusive of six cabinet ministers: the Ministry of National Security, Education youth, and Sports, Health, Human Development, Social Transformation and poverty alleviation, Labour, Local Government, Rural Development, NEMO and Immigration and Nationality; and headed by the Prime Minister. Past and present partners include: Restore Belize Restore Belize is an organization which is located in the country of Belize and directed by the government of Belize. It was founded by the Prime Minister of Belize,

title: Belize River

text: Belize River The Belize River () runs through the center of Belize. It drains more than one-quarter of the country as it winds along the northern edge of the Maya Mountains to the sea just north of Belize City (). The Belize river valley is largely tropical rain forest. Also known as the Old River, the Belize River begins where the Mopan River and Macal River join just east of San Ignacio, Belize (). The Belize River – Mopan River Catchment contains over 45 percent of the population of Belize. The Belize River, in spite of 78 runs or rapids,

title: Belize High School

text: Belize High School Belize High School is a secondary school, high school in Belize City, Belize. In 2009, fifteen years after opening the Belize Elementary School, the Board of Governors sought to explore and develop the concept of a new high school. In 2010, The school was located at the University of the West Indies Open Campus facility on Princess Margaret Drive, Belize City during its first year. In 2011, Belize High School had moved to the same campus as Belize Elementary School. Belize High School installed Smart Board technology for their education system. They are the first school in

title: More Tomorrow, Belize

text: More Tomorrow, Belize More Tomorrow is a small village located along the Belize River in Cayo District, Belize. It was originally used as a trading post along the Belize River for travelers transporting goods from Guatemala to Belize City and then out to the Caribbean. It is approximately 5 miles from the George Price Highway, and about 20 minutes from Belmopan, the capital of Belize. According to the 2010 census, More Tomorrow has a population of 154 people in 28 households. More Tomorrow is the new home (as of 2018) of a Family Theme Park called "Belmopan Beach Adventure Park".

title: 1931 Belize hurricane

text: of weather related to the storm in the country. In Tampico, located south of where the storm made landfall, winds reached only . 1931 Belize hurricane The 1931 Belize hurricane was the deadliest hurricane in the history of Belize, killing an estimated 2,500 people. The hurricane was first detected as a tropical wave off the west coast of Africa on 29 August. Moving westward, the disturbance remained relatively weak until 6 September, when it was first classified as a tropical cyclone just west of the Windward Islands. The depression gradually intensified, reaching tropical storm intensity within the first six hours

title: Albert (Belize House constituency)

text: Albert (Belize House constituency) Albert is an electoral constituency in the Belize District of Belize. The Albert constituency was created for the 1961 general election as part of a major nationwide redistricting. Albert is named after the principal street (Albert Street) within its jurisdiction. Albert Constituency is home to the headquarters of most of Belize's banks, Belize City's major stores, The Supreme Court of Belize City, The Bliss Center for the Performing Arts, The Belize City House of Culture, Battlefield Park, the Belize City Commercial Center, and several government offices. Albert, often referred to locally as Albert Division, is located

title: Belize Central Prison

text: "Quite a few people do the two mile walk and find it surprisingly enjoyable." The prison is from Burrel Boom and from Belize City. Belize Central Prison Belize Central Prison is the sole correctional facility in the country of Belize, located in Hattieville. The Kolbe Foundation, a non-profit, non-governmental organization, has managed the prison since 2002. It was formerly known as the Hattieville Prison. Its local nickname is the ‘Hattieville Ramada’. Officials established it as a replacement for a century-old prison that closed and later became the Belize Museum. The prison houses men and women, and it houses adults and

title: Football in Belize

text: team lost 0-1 to Honduras and then in the game for third place with the same result against El Salvador. Belize was the only one to participate in the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup, where Belize lost all her games (1: 6 against the USA, 0: 1 against Costa Rica and 0: 4 against Cuba). Football in Belize The sport of association football in the country of Belize is run by the Football Federation of Belize. The association administers the Belize national football team, as well as the Belize Premier Football League. Football is the most popular sport in Belize. Football

title: The Belize Times

text: The Belize Times The Belize Times is a Belizean newspaper published once a week and the official organ of the People's United Party (PUP). It was established in 1956 and sells for BZ$1 Its offices are located at the PUP's Belize City headquarters at 3 Queen Street, Belize City. As of August 2006, it has published over 4,500 issues, making it the longest continuously published newspaper in Belize since 1950. Its motto is "The Truth Shall Make You Free", a shortened form of Bible verse John 8:32: "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."

title: More Tomorrow, Belize

text: The park is a privately owned park which has a natural river sandy beach area called "Secret Beach", as well as activities such as horseback and horse drawn wagon riding, river kayaking and tubing, shooting range, water slides, jungle maze, and a horse racing track. More Tomorrow's first village council was established in 1966. More Tomorrow, Belize More Tomorrow is a small village located along the Belize River in Cayo District, Belize. It was originally used as a trading post along the Belize River for travelers transporting goods from Guatemala to Belize City and then out to the Caribbean. It

title: Football in Belize

text: Football in Belize The sport of association football in the country of Belize is run by the Football Federation of Belize. The association administers the Belize national football team, as well as the Belize Premier Football League. Football is the most popular sport in Belize. Football was played only in the port city of Belize City where, since 1919/20, a regional soccer championship was held each year, dominated by a team called Preston in the first decade. On occasion, teams from other parts of the country also competed in this league. It was only in the 1970s that a country-wide

title: Wesley College (Belize)

text: one of the premier institutions in the country of Belize. The school opened a music education center on 19 October 2006 at a cost of BZ$.5 million. The center offers lessons to students as well as community members. Wesley College (Belize) Wesley College is a private coeducational high school located in Yarborough area of Belize City, Belize. In June of the year 1882, the Methodist Church inaugurated the first secondary school in Belize, then British Honduras - Wesley High School. The school began with five boys and the Rev. T.N. Roberts as Principal, in a building at the corner of

title: Victoria Peak (Belize)

text: Victoria Peak (Belize) Victoria Peak within the Maya Mountains is the second highest mountain in Belize. The highest peak in the country, Doyle's Delight at a height of , is located southwest of Victoria Peak. Victoria Peak is situated in the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary. Victoria Peak is situated in the Stann Creek District of Belize, in the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, and is home to many flora and fauna common to Belize. It was pronounced a natural monument in 1998, comprising about 4,847 acres bordered by the Sittee River Forest Reserve, Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, and Chiquibul National Park.

title: Belize Bird Rescue

text: birds of all species, and provides sanctuary or long-term care for non-releasable birds. BBR works in close cooperation with the Government of Belize Forest Department and with other NGOs and non-profit organisations in Belize including the Toledo Institute for Environment and Development, Programme for Belize, Belize Bird Conservancy and the Belize Audubon Society. BBR's work includes the rehabilitation of parrots, songbirds, raptors and waterbirds for release. The centre's facilities include multiple specialist and species-specific aviaries, a medical clinic, nursery and quarantine facilities and food preparation rooms. BBR was founded in 2004 and is located in the capital city of Belmopan.

title: University of Belize

text: university had not been properly accredited, calling into question the value of its degrees. A new PUP government severed its agreement with Ferris State College, and the state of Belize assumed full control over the university. The University of Belize was established in August 2000 as an amalgamation of five tertiary-level institutions: Bliss School of Nursing, Belize Technical College, Belize Teachers' College, University College of Belize, and Belize School of Agriculture. Except for the last one, all institutions forming UB were located in Belize City; UCB had established a college affiliate in Belmopan. Many of the campuses functional today were

title: Healthcare in Belize

text: City. In total Belize has 100 private hospital beds. Belize’s private healthcare sector is divided into nonprofit and for-profit facilities. Belize Medical Associates and Universal Health Services are both for-profit hospitals. La Loma Luz Hospital is a non-profit hospital. In addition, there are over 50 for-profit clinics and four nonprofit clinics spread throughout Belize. Half of these private clinics are located in Belize City. The overlap between private and public is common. Government institutions usually assist private facilities when they lack equipment for a fee. Roughly 14 percent of Belize’s health care staff work in both sectors. Some key national

title: Shipyard, Belize

text: settlement in Belize. Mennonites in Belize Shipyard, Belize Shipyard, also called Shipyard Colony, is a Mennonite settlement that is also an administrative village in the Orange Walk District of Belize. Shipyard was founded in 1958 by Old Colony Mennonites from Chihuahua and Durango states in Mexico. It consists of more than 20 camps (German: "Dörfer"), which have German names like "Blumenort" or "Hochfeld", but outside the Mennonite community they are referred to only by numbers, e. g. "Camp 5" instead of "Reinfeld". Most of the population of Shipyard are Plautdietsch speaking ethnic Mennonites, living in a very integrated community where

title: The Scout Association of Belize

text: The Scout Association of Belize The Scout Association of Belize, a national Scouting organization in Belize was formed in 1987 as a successor to The Scout Association of the United Kingdom's Belize branch. The association became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1987. The coeducational Scout Association of Belize claimed (an unaudited) 3,041 members as of 2011, with some 27 Scout groups located in six districts. For the history of the Scout Movement in Belize, generally and as distinct from The Scout Association of Belize, see Scouting in Belize. There is record of scouts in

title: Colha, Belize

text: Colha, Belize Colha, Belize is a Maya archaeological site located in northern portion of the country, about 52 km. north of Belize City, near the city of Orange Walk. The site is one of the earliest in the Maya region and remains important to the archaeological record of the Maya culture well into the Postclassic Period. According to Palma Buttles, “Archaeological evidence from Colha allows for the interpretation occupation from the Early Preceramic (3400-1900B.C.) to Middle Postclassic (A.D. 1150-1300) with population peaks occurring in the Late Preclassic (400B.C.- A.D. 100) and again in the Late Classic ( A.D. 600-850)”. These

title: Belize Central Prison

text: Belize Central Prison Belize Central Prison is the sole correctional facility in the country of Belize, located in Hattieville. The Kolbe Foundation, a non-profit, non-governmental organization, has managed the prison since 2002. It was formerly known as the Hattieville Prison. Its local nickname is the ‘Hattieville Ramada’. Officials established it as a replacement for a century-old prison that closed and later became the Belize Museum. The prison houses men and women, and it houses adults and adjudicated youths. As of August 12, 2008, the prison had 1,371 prisoners. In June 2017, the total population was 1,297, including pre-trial detainees (30.1%).

title: Belize Audubon Society

text: membership during the Annual General Meeting, which is held no later than May 31 of each year. The following officers make up the board: The laws of Belize that govern the operation of the Belize Audubon Society and the conservation efforts of this society are as follows: The Belize Audubon Society co-manages seven protected areas located in Belize. These protected areas are as follows: 1. Blue Hole Natural Monument 2. Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary 3. Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary 4. Guanacaste National Park 5. Half Moon Caye Natural Monument 6. St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park 7. Victoria Peak Natural

title: Energy in Belize

text: (Armageddon, 2008). Since 1981, extensive drilling has occurred throughout Belize to find oil deposits. Near Spanish Lookout and northwest of Belmopan, two oil fields were located. Drilling in these two fields began in 2005 and was predicted to reach a peak by 2010 (Belize, 2010). Sustainable energy is the main goal for Belize. In 2003, the Public Utilities Commission implemented a one-year project entitled Formulation for a National Energy Plan for Belize. The project, funded by the United Nations Development Fund, developed a comprehensive National Energy Policy to promote environmentally sound, safe, reliable, affordable energy (National Energy Plan, 2001). In

title: Wesley College (Belize)

text: Wesley College (Belize) Wesley College is a private coeducational high school located in Yarborough area of Belize City, Belize. In June of the year 1882, the Methodist Church inaugurated the first secondary school in Belize, then British Honduras - Wesley High School. The school began with five boys and the Rev. T.N. Roberts as Principal, in a building at the corner of Albert and South Street. The school was later moved to the corner of Regent and Prince Streets and shortly thereafter (approx. 1889) to the present site at Yarborough Road. Although circumstances led to the closure of the school

title: Albert (Belize House constituency)

text: entirely within the boundaries of Belize City, and is one of 10 constituencies in the Belize District that fall within its city limits. Albert is considered the downtown area of Belize City and is located on the eastern part of the city's southside. Albert is bounded by the Caribbean Sea to the east and south, Haulover Creek to the north, and the constituencies of Mesopotamia and Queen's Square to the west. The historic Belize City Swing Bridge, which crosses Haulover Creek, connects Albert with the Fort George constituency. Albert is Belize's smallest constituency in terms of area. In an era

title: Belize Evangelical Mennonite Church

text: languages. The Jesus Deaf Church, an ecumenical Christian church, is affiliated with the Belize Evangelical Mennonite Church, offering services that are led by a deaf pastor. In Belmopan, an Evangelical Bible church is located at 3840 Ambergris Avenue. Within the Caribbean community, the Belize Evangelical Mennonite Church is affiliated with Cuba's Brethren in Christ Missionary Society; the Dominican Republic's Divine Light Mennonite National Council and the Evangelical Mennonite Conference; the Jamaica Mennonite Church; and the Mennonite Church of Trinidad and Tobago. Belize Evangelical Mennonite Church Belize Evangelical Mennonite Church is a church denomination of the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches

title: Guanacaste National Park (Belize)

text: Guanacaste National Park (Belize) Guanacaste National Park is a park in central Belize. It is named after a huge Guanacaste tree that escaped being logged because its trunk divided into three bases, reducing its value as timber. Guanacaste National Park is located on the north side of the Western Highway just to the east of the Roaring Creek bridge - about west of Belize City, in the Cayo District of Belize. In 1973, it was established as a Crown Reserve but finally gained status as a national park in 1990. The park was later put under the responsibility of the

title: San Carlos, Belize

text: allow visitors to the ruins at Lamanai to visit this friendly community. There is currently one U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer living in the village working on the rural family health project implemented by the Peace Corps and the Ministry of Health in Belize. San Carlos, Belize The village of San Carlos is located in the North of Belize, in Orange Walk District, on the northern bank of New River and surrounded by jungle. It is four miles from Indian Church, and can be accessed by road from Orange Walk Town or by boat from the New River. San Carlos is

title: Maya ruins of Belize

text: Maya ruins of Belize The Maya ruins of Belize include a number of well-known and historically important pre-Columbian Maya archaeological sites. Belize is considered part of the southern Maya lowlands of the Mesoamerican culture area, and the sites found there were occupied from the Preclassic (2000 BCE–200 CE) until and after the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. Many sites are in danger due to destruction by construction companies, which frequently source road fill from the ancient ruins. Historically the most important site, Caracol ('the snail' in Spanish), is located in western Belize, near the border with Guatemala

title: Indian Church, Belize

text: Indian Church, Belize Indian Church is a small remote village in the Orange Walk District of Belize. It is located on the west bank of New River, neighbouring the town of San Carlos to its south, and the Maya ruins of Lamanai to its north. According to the 2010 census, Indian Church has a population of 267 people in 66 households. The village is named for the historic Spanish churches recovered among the ancient Maya ruins. The residents lived among the ruins until 1991 when the Government of Belize established the Lamanai Archaeological Reserve maintained by Belize's Institute of Archaeology.

title: Indian Church, Belize

title: San Carlos, Belize

text: San Carlos, Belize The village of San Carlos is located in the North of Belize, in Orange Walk District, on the northern bank of New River and surrounded by jungle. It is four miles from Indian Church, and can be accessed by road from Orange Walk Town or by boat from the New River. San Carlos is small, with a population of 154 (2013) of Mestizo ethnicity. The village was set up by a group of families around 1970 from the larger town of Guinea Grass Town. Other inhabitants are originally from Guatemala, immigrating to Belize during the tumultuous years

title: Southern Highway (Belize)

text: Southern Highway (Belize) In Belize, the Southern Highway takes up where the Hummingbird Highway ends and runs from Dangriga to Punta Gorda. It is entirely paved, with the completion of a 10-mile segment between Golden Stream and Big Falls circa 2008-09. The Southern Highway provides important access to a number of Mayan ruins and natural areas. The ancient Mayan sites of Nim Li Punit and Lubaantun are each situated a few miles west of the highway in southern Belize. The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is several miles west of the highway in south-central Belize. In 2011, a project was initiated,

title: Monarchy of Belize

text: courts of justice, and of their judicial authority. An image of the Queen or the Arms of Her Majesty in Right of Belize is always displayed in Belizean courtrooms. Itinerant judges will display an image of the Queen and the Belizean flag when holding a session away from established courtrooms; such situations occur in parts of Belize where the stakeholders in a given court case are too isolated geographically to be able to travel for regular proceedings. In Belize the legal personality of the state is referred to as "Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Belize." If a lawsuit

title: Government of Belize

text: Belize City and then going to the districts; Magistrates' Court hears cases on most weekdays. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is Kenneth Benjamin (a dual citizen of Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda) since 15 September 2011. He succeeded Abdulai Conteh of Sierra Leone, who had served in that position since 2000. A special Family Court has been set up to hear cases regarding child maintenance, domestic violence and spousal abuse, and other similar cases. This court is located in downtown Belize City. A Quick Trial Court processes selected cases especially speedily. Belize has a system of local government

title: Conservation in Belize

text: that a large percentage of extractable timber reserves were located on private land. Therefore, the presence of a sustainable logging industry in Belize largely depends on landowners keeping forests intact and managing the land for sustainable timber extraction. However, the study noted that under the current Land Tax, there is an enormous disincentive for this. Floral species endemic to Belize are few, given the country's small size. One endemic species of cycad known as "Zamia prasina" is considered endemic to remote areas of the Maya Mountains, in southwest Belize. IUCN assessment reported that populations were trending towards decline, and that

title: Belize City

text: the oldest buildings in Belize. The orange bricks came to Belize aboard British ships as ballast. Construction began in 1812, and the church was completed in 1820. St. John's is the only Anglican cathedral in the world outside England where the crowning of kings took place. Fort George is perhaps the most colonial area in the city and contains Memorial Park, the Baron Bliss Grave and Baron Bliss Lighthouse and the Museum of Belize. On the Southside, Lake Independence, Collet and Port Loyola are home to some of the city's poorest residents. "London bridges", rickety wooden pallets linking dwellings, and

title: British Army Training and Support Unit Belize

text: re-establishing the facility as part of its 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review. According to some Belizean media reports, the British decision to re-establish BATSUB could have been linked to rising tensions between Belize and Guatemala. BATSUB is located near Belize International Airport, at Price Barracks, Ladyville. The "British Forces - Belize" had the following structure in 1989: British Army Training and Support Unit Belize British Army Training Support Unit Belize (BATSUB), the successor of the former British Forces Belize, is the name given to the current (2018) British Army Garrison in Belize. The garrison is used primarily for jungle

title: Belize

text: and tertiary schools in Belize provide quality education for students—mostly funded by the government. Belize has about a dozen tertiary level institutions, the most prominent of which is the University of Belize, which evolved out of the University College of Belize founded in 1986. Before that St. John's College, founded in 1877, dominated the tertiary education field. Education in Belize is compulsory between the ages of 6 and 14 years. , the literacy rate in Belize was estimated at 79.7%, one of the lowest in the Western Hemisphere. The educational policy is currently following the "Education Sector Strategy 2011–2016", which

title: Telephone numbers in Belize

text: Telephone numbers in Belize The Belize telephone numbering plan is the system used for assigning telephone numbers in Belize. International dialing format: +501 ZNY XXXX, where: Two new User Group/Platform classifications for N were introduced in 2005 in the National Destination Code (NDC) for the implementation of Speednet’s CDMA mobile cellular network: The format is: ZNY + XXXX, where: ZNY = Destination Code The PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) with “0” as second digit, and mobile numbers with “0”or “2” as second digit, are restricted from accepting collect calls. The revised national numbering plan was designed and designated with: where:

title: Southern Highway (Belize)

text: and complete by 2015, to extend the Southern Highway 21.4 mi/34.5 km to Jalacte in southwestern Belize. Southern Highway (Belize) In Belize, the Southern Highway takes up where the Hummingbird Highway ends and runs from Dangriga to Punta Gorda. It is entirely paved, with the completion of a 10-mile segment between Golden Stream and Big Falls circa 2008-09. The Southern Highway provides important access to a number of Mayan ruins and natural areas. The ancient Mayan sites of Nim Li Punit and Lubaantun are each situated a few miles west of the highway in southern Belize. The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife

title: Belize–Mexico border

text: of the region. A new Belize–Mexico bridge located about 5 blocks west of the old bridge was opened to the public on 15 May 2013. The border between Mexico and Belize is one of the lesser-used borders by Mexicans, but it gained notoriety due to recent reports of drug trafficking across the border, with drug traffickers attracted by the border's relative isolation. This problem has also become more prevalent due to a significant increase in economic activity and tourism, especially on the Belize side of the border. It has also become more commonplace due to Subteniente Lopez establishing a free

title: Belize

text: Belize. The Queen lives in the United Kingdom, and is represented in Belize by the Governor-General. Executive authority is exercised by the cabinet, which advises the Governor-General and is led by the Prime Minister of Belize, who is head of government. Cabinet ministers are members of the majority political party in parliament and usually hold elected seats within it concurrent with their cabinet positions. The bicameral National Assembly of Belize comprises a House of Representatives and a Senate. The 31 members of the House are popularly elected to a maximum five-year term and introduce legislation affecting the development of Belize.

title: Belize

text: to the other districts in Belize, Belize District (containing Belize City) had the most murders by far compared to all the other districts. In 2015, 55% of the murders occurred in the Belize District. The violence in Belize City (especially the southern part of the city) is largely due to gang warfare. In 2015, there were 40 reported cases of rape, 214 robberies, 742 burglaries, and 1027 cases of theft. The Belize Police Department has implemented many protective measures in hopes of decreasing the high number of crimes. These measures include adding more patrols to "hot spots" in the city,

title: Belize District

text: Belize District The Belize District is a district of the nation of Belize, with its district capital being the nation's largest city, Belize City. Most of the Belize District is in the east central mainland of Belize; the Belize District also includes various offshore islands, including Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, St. George's Caye, Caye Chapel, English Caye, Goff's Caye, and Turneffe Atoll. Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker are considered two of the country's primary tourism areas. The longest river in the country, the Belize River, passes through the district and joins the Caribbean Sea along its coast. The Northern River,

title: Belize City

text: Belize City Belize City () is the largest city in Belize and was once the capital of the former British Honduras. According to the 2010 census, Belize City has a population of 57,169 people in 16,162 households. It is at the mouth of the Haulover Creek, which is a tributary of the Belize River. The Belize River empties into the Caribbean Sea five miles from Belize City on the Philip Goldson Highway on the coast of the Caribbean. The city is the country's principal port and its financial and industrial hub. Cruise ships drop anchor outside the port and are

title: Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association

text: Belize and the Corozal office is located at 7th Avenue, Corozal Town, Corozal District,Belize. The birth of Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association was triggered by a tropical hurricane by the name of Janet. The hurricane severely affected the cane industry in the north of Belize,as a result there was the need for an implementation of a policy so that the industry would be rehabilitated and expanded with the assistance of the government. Sir Colin Thornely, the governor at that time, held a public meeting with the cane farmers in Louisville on October 10, 1955 whereby he promised to review the

title: Belize dollar

text: same year that the 1 dollar note was replaced by a coin. On April 30, 2012, the Central Bank of Belize issued a $20 commemorative note dated 01.01.12 (January 1, 2012) to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Central Bank. It is similar to the current issue $20 note, but with the addition of the jabiru stork and the commemorative text "30th anniversary Central Bank of Belize". On the back of the commemorative note is the headquarters of the Central Bank of Belize in Belize City. Belize dollar The Belize dollar is the official currency in Belize (currency code "BZD").

title: Guanacaste National Park (Belize)

text: including the Lesson's motmot and black-faced antthrush. Other birds seen at Guanacaste Park include the smoky-brown woodpecker, black-headed trogon, red-lored amazon, the magnolia warbler, belted kingfisher, and the bright-rumped attila. Guanacaste National Park (Belize) Guanacaste National Park is a park in central Belize. It is named after a huge Guanacaste tree that escaped being logged because its trunk divided into three bases, reducing its value as timber. Guanacaste National Park is located on the north side of the Western Highway just to the east of the Roaring Creek bridge - about west of Belize City, in the Cayo District of

title: Carnival in Belize

text: been preparing and waiting for. Thereafter the carnival concludes at one of the public parks in Belize City's North side or at Marion Jones Stadium Complex where an after party follows with local entertainers performing on stage. Carnival in Belize Carnival in Belize is the celebration of Carnival with a "fusion of street theatre, music, costume and dance." More broadly, Carnival is a "collective expression of the perceptions, meanings, aspirations, and struggles engendered by the material conditions of social life and informed by the cultural traditions of the group." These perspectives are a challenge to classic definitions which identify carnival

title: Belize District

text: city limits of Belize City are: Albert, Caribbean Shores, Collet, Fort George, Freetown, Lake Independence, Mesopotamia, Pickstock, Port Loyola, and Queen's Square. Both Prime Minister Dean Barrow (Queen's Square) and Leader of the Opposition Francis Fonseca (Freetown) represent Belize City constituencies. Belize Rural North contains the northern half of mainland Belize District, including Maskall, Lucky Strike and villages in the Belize River Valley and along the Northern Highway, except for Ladyville and Lord's Bank. Its current representative is Edmond Castro of the United Democratic Party. Belize Rural Central is limited to the southern half of mainland Belize District and containing

title: Belize

text: 2006 COCABA championship. The team finished second in the 2009 COCABA tournament in Cancun, Mexico where it went 3–0 in group play. Belize won its opening match in the Centrobasquet Tournament, 2010, defeating Trinidad and Tobago, but lost badly to Mexico in a rematch of the COCABA final. A tough win over Cuba set Belize in position to advance, but they fell to Puerto Rico in their final match and failed to qualify. Simone Biles, the winner of four gold medals in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a dual citizen of the United States

title: Belize

text: Belize since the 16th century having been brought over from Africa as slaves, but there are no sources for that claim. The Muslim population of today started the 1980s. Muslims numbered 243 in 2000 and 577 in 2010 according to the official statistics. and comprise 0.16 percent of the population. A mosque is at the Islamic Mission of Belize (IMB), also known as the Muslim Community of Belize. Another mosque, Masjid Al-Falah, officially opened in 2008 in Belize City. Belize has a high prevalence of communicable diseases such as malaria, respiratory diseases and intestinal illnesses. A number of kindergartens, secondary,

title: Belize

text: Belize one of the world's "major money laundering countries." 2016 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. The largest integrated electric utility and the principal distributor in Belize is Belize Electricity Limited. BEL was approximately 70% owned by Fortis Inc., a Canadian investor-owned distribution utility, which represented less than two percent of Fortis assets. Fortis took over the management of BEL in 1999, at the invitation of the government of Belize in an attempt to mitigate prior financial problems within the locally managed utility. In addition to its regulated investment in BEL, Fortis owns Belize Electric Company

title: Louisville, Belize

text: excavations of Louisville were made in 2000. Louisville, Belize Louisville is a village in the Corozal District of the nation of Belize, located at . According to the 2000 census, it had a population of 655 people mainly from Maya Mestizo ancestry. Some substantial artificial mounds at Louisville are the remains of an ancient city of the Maya civilization. The site seems to have been occupied from about 400 BC to about 950 AD. Excavations, made here by Dr. Thomas Gann in the mid-1930s, uncovered polychrome stucco portrait heads. Much of the ancient remains were demolished to reuse stone and

title: Louisville, Belize

text: Louisville, Belize Louisville is a village in the Corozal District of the nation of Belize, located at . According to the 2000 census, it had a population of 655 people mainly from Maya Mestizo ancestry. Some substantial artificial mounds at Louisville are the remains of an ancient city of the Maya civilization. The site seems to have been occupied from about 400 BC to about 950 AD. Excavations, made here by Dr. Thomas Gann in the mid-1930s, uncovered polychrome stucco portrait heads. Much of the ancient remains were demolished to reuse stone and make fill for roads. Further investigations and

title: Hopkins, Belize

text: and small bars. Hopkins was recently voted "The Friendliest Village in Belize" by Belize First Magazine. Hopkins, Belize Hopkins Village is a coastal village in eastern Belize. Hopkins is a Garifuna village on the coast of the Stann Creek District in Belize. Hopkins is considered by some Belizeans to be the cultural center of the Garifuna population in Belize. The town hosts its own national holiday, Hopkins Day, and welcomes people for their celebration on Garifuna Independence Day as well, they do this with drum ceremonies that can last till early hours in the morning. The village is separated into

title: Colha, Belize

text: (3400-900B.C.). This period seems to have been a time of temporary settlement and selective adaptation through agriculture, with most sites located near easily attained natural recourses and adjacent to "swamp and lagoon margins, river valleys, near-coastal areas, upland settings along ecotonal boundaries, rockshelters, and caves". Despite the understanding of where to look for these evidences, concrete habitation sites for this period have been illusive to archaeologists, who must rely heavily on lithics and pollen studies to reconstruct the settlement patterns for the Late Archaic in Belize. Colha falls in an area of one particularly important natural resource, chert, and is

title: Belize

text: which was then poorly built. Another major annual sporting event in Belize is the La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge, a 4-day canoe marathon held each year in March. The race runs from San Ignacio to Belize City, a distance of . On Easter day, citizens of Dangriga participate in a yearly fishing tournament. First, second, and third prize are awarded based on a scoring combination of size, species, and number. The tournament is broadcast over local radio stations, and prize money is awarded to the winners. The Belize national basketball team is the only national team that has achieved

title: Belize

text: treaties. Belize is an original member (1995) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and participates actively in its work. The pact involves the Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) subgroup of the Group of African, Caribbean, and Pacific states (ACP). CARIFORUM presently the only part of the wider ACP-bloc that has concluded the full regional trade-pact with the European Union. The Belize Defence Force (BDF) serves as the country's military and is responsible for protecting the sovereignty of Belize. The BDF, with the Belize National Coast Guard and the Immigration Department, is a department of the Ministry of Defence and Immigration. In 1997

title: Belize Basketball Federation

text: is "to grow and develop all aspects of basketball in Belize through collaboration, inclusion, proper organization and full accountability." Belize Basketball Federation The Belize Basketball Federation (BBF) is the governing body for basketball in Belize and a recognized member of FIBA. The BBF functions as a nonprofit organization that officially represents Belize in the sport of basketball. It consists of nine districts and school associations across Belize and manages all national teams. The league is affiliated with the Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association and the National Sports Council of Belize. The Belize Basketball Federation was originally created as the

title: Tourism in Belize

text: and Caye Caulker, both located about 70 km and 40 km east off the coast of Belize, both situation only a few miles from the Barrier Reef at any point. They have been regarded as a "tropical paradises" by the "Los Angeles Times". Cruise ships have been docking in Belize City, and average 850,000 tourists alone every year, some who partake in tours to nearby districts as well as the colonial city. Many privately run companies have cooperatives in Southern Belize that manage a rural and community-based tourism project, which has been developed with support from the UNESCO. Tourism allows

title: Miss Belize

text: the first runner-up goes to Miss International. In 2018 Romeo Escobar, a three Emmy award winning producer took over the franchise of Miss Universe in Belize. The winner of Miss Belize represents her country at the Miss Universe. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. Since 2016 Queen of Jewel Miss Belize pageant winner will compete at the Miss Universe. Miss Belize Miss Belize is a national Beauty pageant in Belize. In the early years, there was one pageant held yearly to select a Belizean representative for the Miss

title: Belize Basketball Federation

text: Belize Basketball Federation The Belize Basketball Federation (BBF) is the governing body for basketball in Belize and a recognized member of FIBA. The BBF functions as a nonprofit organization that officially represents Belize in the sport of basketball. It consists of nine districts and school associations across Belize and manages all national teams. The league is affiliated with the Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association and the National Sports Council of Belize. The Belize Basketball Federation was originally created as the Belize Amateur Basketball Association in 1927 to organize national junior and senior male and female competitions. The purpose of

title: Belize Rural South

text: is the constituency's main settlement. Ever since the creation of Belize Rural Central in 1993, the name "Belize Rural South" has been something of a misnomer, as the constituency lies primarily to the north and east of the Belize District mainland. In 2012 it reported an electorate of 7,100, larger than any other Belize District constituency. Belize Rural South Belize Rural South is an electoral constituency in the Belize District represented in the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belize since 2003 by Manuel Heredia of the United Democratic Party. The Belize Rural South constituency was created for

title: Water resources management in Belize

text: at around 160 L in rural areas to 280 L in urban areas. Industrial processes encompass the largest demand where about 73% of the freshwater resources end up being used in this sector. Water quality in Belize is mostly good except where industry is discharging effluents in urban areas. Most of the groundwater used for supply can be expected to be free of major contaminants. Urban water delivery systems that are connected to WASA's infrastructure are treated and safe; however, this only constitutes about 30% of the systems in Belize. Belize has been uniquely endowed with substantial surface and groundwater

title: San Ignacio, Belize

text: North East. San Ignacio has three main colleges. Sacred Heart College of Catholic denomination is the largest institution, with both a high school and a junior college division, and is one of the largest high schools in Belize. Eden Seventh Day Adventist High School and Saint Ignatius High School (Catholic) are also found here. Galen University was founded in 2003 and is located at Central Farm, a couple of minutes east of San Ignacio. The University of Belize also has an agricultural campus next to Galen. The city is served by the San Ignacio Hospital and the Loma Luz Adventist

title: Belize Coast Guard Service

text: chief base of the Belize Coast Guard Service is located at mile 4 on the Western Highway. The new headquarters was built with the assistance from the US southern command. It was formerly located at Ladyville. The Forward Operating Base at Calabash Caye was inaugurated on March 17, 2010. It was built at a cost of $3,000.000.00. . Boats are stationed at Caye Caulker and San Pedro under the operational control of Ladyville. In 2007, the Coast Guard Service has eight boats in commission. There are no aircraft; for air searches the Coast Guard Service relies on the Belize Defence

title: Belize City

text: the like. Belize City is the hub for both national and international air, sea and road travel. Belize City is operated by a mayor-council form of government. The Belize City Council is composed of 10 councillors (generally reflecting the ten constituencies of Belize City) and a mayor, all elected in municipal elections held every third year in March. After the most recent municipal elections in 2018, the current mayor is Bernard Wagner of the People's United Party. The city is also home to the House of Culture, formerly the official residence of the Governor-General of Belize until 1984. The Supreme

title: Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association

text: Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association The Belize Sugar Cane Farmer Association (BSCFA) is an organization that represents the cane farmers of Northern Belize by negotiating in their behalf so as to achieve development. BSCFA has two divisions which are Corozal District and Orange Walk District each one consisting of nine branches and the organization presently has more than 5000 cane farmers as members. Presently, 94% of the cane farmers are small cane farmers that have licences to deliver 550 tons of cane or less.The BSCFA Orange Walk office is located at #34 San Antonio Road, Orange Walk Town,Orange Walk District,

title: Belize Barrier Reef

text: opportunities that include walls, pinnacles and reef flats that are located throughout an enormous area of sea. The Belize Barrier Reef is home to a large diversity of plants and animals : With 90% of the reef still needing to be researched, it is estimated that only 10% of all species have been discovered. A large portion of the reef is protected by the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, which includes seven marine reserves, 450 cayes, and three atolls. It totals in area, including: In 1996 the Reserve System was designated a World Heritage Site due to its vulnerability and

title: Government of Belize

text: Government of Belize Her Majesty's Government of Belize, also referred to as the Belizean Government is the democratic administrative authority of Belize, a constitutional monarchy under a parliamentary democracy. It was formed in 1981 after gaining sovereignty from the United Kingdom. The constitution is the supreme law of Belize. As head of state, Queen Elizabeth II is represented in Belize by a governor general who acts on the advice of the prime minister and the cabinet. Belize is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary, its democracy is based on the Westminster model. Belize is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

title: Sport in Belize

text: mostly held in Belize City. In 1991 Belize's first (semi)professional league, the Belize Semiprofessional Football League, was formed with teams from all districts save Stann Creek and Toledo, who joined later. This league is now known as the Belize Premier Football League (BPFL). The overall governing body of football in Belize is the Football Federation of Belize (FFB) headed by Dr. Bertie Chimilio. While Belize has enjoyed some success at regional and club level, its international record is notoriously poor. Softball's governing body for men and women is the Softball Federation. It is most popular in Belize and Cayo Districts

title: Miss Belize

text: Miss Belize Miss Belize is a national Beauty pageant in Belize. In the early years, there was one pageant held yearly to select a Belizean representative for the Miss Universe pageant, with either that same winner or a runner-up representing Belize at Miss World. Recently there have been the emergence of different pageants to select representatives for the different international pageants as opposed to just one pageant with several winners. Opal Enriquez won a pageant in Los Angeles but was never an official Miss Belize winner of any pageant held in Belize but nonetheless did well in her pageant under

title: Belize

text: of Appeal; however, a hearing is not expected until 2012. In May 2011, the Supreme Court of Belize granted BEL's application to prevent the PUC from taking any enforcement actions pending the appeal. The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued a statement saying the government had acted in haste and expressed concern over the message it sent to investors. In August 2009, the government of Belize nationalized Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL), which now competes directly with Speednet. As a result of the nationalisation process, the interconnection agreements are again subject to negotiations. Both BTL and Speednet boast a full

title: Belize

text: No. 1417 Flight RAF of Harriers. The main British force left in 1994, three years after Guatemala recognized Belizean independence, but the United Kingdom maintained a training presence via the British Army Training and Support Unit Belize (BATSUB) and 25 Flight AAC until 2011 when the last British Forces left Ladyville Barracks, with the exception of seconded advisers. Belize is divided into six districts. These districts are further divided into 31 constituencies. Local government in Belize comprises four types of local authorities: city councils, town councils, village councils and community councils. The two city councils (Belize City and Belmopan) and