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Information on Belize

Official Name Belize
Capital Belmopan
Population 249,183
Area 22,965 sq km
Currency Belize Dollar ($1=1.97)
Religion Christianity
Literacy 93%
Languages English, Spanish, Creole dialects
Major Cities Belmopan, Belize, City, Orange, Walk
Climate Subtropical in nature


Jaunt to the adventure paradise of Belize and experience the best moments of your life as this region has so much to share. The place derieve its name from the Belize River, which is the longest river in the town. From Maya's archeological legacy to the world's second longest barrier reef, with much more to view and cherish, this has been a favorite spot especially for the outdoor enthusiasts. This is a spectacular island, which has its own share of animal to bird refuge as you get to see innumerable marine reserves to national parks , from wildlife sanctuaries to archaeological parks. Indulge in diving, snorkeling, fishing, hiking while exploring the expansive rainforest canopies, Maya temple towers and breath taking mountains.

LOCATION OF BELIZE

Belize is positioned in the Northern Hemisphere lying towards the eastern coast of Central America near Caribbean Sea confined to the north by Mexico and to the South and West by Guatemala.

PHYSICAL MAP OF BELIZE

The Belizean landscape is categorized into two major regions namely the Maya Mountains and the northern lowlands. Maya Mountains is nestled in the coastal plains of the country with its connected basins and plateaus where Victoria Peak stands as the highest peak in the town.

The northern lowlands are filled with major rivers and perennial streams with swampy lagoons surrounding along the coastlines.

The second region comprises the northern lowlands , along with the southern coastal plain. Eighteen major rivers and many perennial streams drain these low-lying areas. The coastline is flat and swampy, with many lagoons, especially in the northern and central parts of the country.

The northern coastal region of Belize is filled with mangrove marshlands to tropical pine savannah area.

CLIMATE OF BELIZE

Climateof Belize is a blend of both wet and dry seasons with average rainfall pouring down occasionally. Enjoy a moderate weather condition where one would feel the humid climate with a touch of cool sea breezes as one finds the coastal area being affected by the southeast tradewinds. January is the coldest month while May experiences the warmest temperatures of the year. The average annual temperature is about 26° C. The months from May to February experiences rains and the total annual rainfall increases from north to south and averages about 1,800 mm.

FLORA AND FAUNA OF BELIZE

Belize is a home to magnificent flora and fauna that boasts of untouched hardwood forests thriving with species of plants like mahogany, cedar, and sapodilla and pines. Black Orchid is known as the national flower of this place.

The only sole jaguar preserve in the world is Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, which is placed here as the local residents respect this animal. The other native cats of this place are puma, ocelot, margay and jaguarondi.

Baboon Sanctuary in Belize is known for safeguarding black howler monkeys in Central America.

The mountain cow of the town that is Tapirs is supposedly the national animal of this place.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History witnessed 200 species of migratory birds, which is a home to species like Wood Storks, Great and Cattle Egrets, Boat-billed and Tricoloured Herons, Reddish Egrets and White Ibis, as well as Magnificent Frigatebirds, Anhingas.

Native faunas like the armadillo, opossum, deer, monkeys; common reptiles like iguana and snakes and other species like Atlantic bottle-nosed dolphin, turtles catch up your glance while touring to this place.

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