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My pictures shown here are of the cayes, lagoon and a maya ruin.

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B E L I Z E (formerly British Honduras) lies on the Caribbean coast of Central America, bounded on the north by Mexico and on the south by Guatemala. There are many islands along the coast called Cayes (keys). Belize and its Cayes are sheltered by the second largest barrier reef in the world. Belize hosts The Great Barrier Reef, longest in the Western Hemisphere, shelters the best stocked light-tackle fishing grounds in the Caribbean. The territory's greatest length from the north to south is 180 miles and its width is 68 miles.

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The water is warm and crystal clear ideal for a great variety of water sports, sport fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving.  There is also Maya Ruins, a couple Blue Holes, Caves, The Belize Zoo, Jungle River Boat Rides, Medicinal Rainforest Hikes, Bird-watching, Safari, Horseback Riding and plenty of sunbathing.

Climate: Subtropical about 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The dry season usually extends from February to May with a dry spell in August.

Population:
Estimated population is 230,000. The main ethnic groups are Creole (African Descent), Mestizo (Spanish-Maya) and Garifuna (Caribs). There are also a number of people of Spanish, Asian and East Indian descent. Ethnic groups are heavily intermixed. There is also a small Mennonite community.

 

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Belize is often called the best hidden secret and the jewel of the Caribbean among other colourful names. To me it will always be home. Take a look at these sites and get to know B E L I Z E!

www.belize.com

www.cayecaulker.org

www.ambergriscaye.com/birding/index.html

www.travelbelize.org

www.belizenet.com

www.belizezoo.org

www.belizeans.com