Contents
- 1 Etymology
- 2 History
- 2.1 Early history
- 2.2 Maya civilization
- 2.3 Colonial history
- 2.4 Battle of St. George's Caye
- 2.5 As part of the British Empire
- 2.6 Independence
- 3 Government and politics
- 3.1 Local government
- 3.2 Foreign relations
- 4 Districts and constituencies
- 5 Armed forces
- 6 Geography
- 6.1 Environment preservation and biodiversity
- 6.2 Vegetation and flora
- 6.3 Geology, mineral potential, and energy
- 6.4 Belize Barrier Reef
- 6.5 Species
- 6.6 World Heritage Site status
- 6.7 Climate
- 7 Economy
- 7.1 Industrial infrastructure
- 7.2 Tourism
- 8 Crime
- 9 Demographics
- 9.1 Population and housing
- 9.2 The Maya
- 9.3 Creoles
- 9.4 Garinagu
- 9.5 Mestizos
- 9.6 Other groups
- 9.7 Emigration, immigration, and demographic shifts
- 9.8 Language
- 9.8.1 Standard English and Belizean Creole
- 9.8.2 Spanish
- 9.8.3 Other languages
- 9.9 Religion
- 9.10 Gender equality
- 9.11 Education
- 10 Culture
- 10.1 Cuisine
- 10.2 Sports
- 10.3 Folklore
- 10.4 Holidays
- 11 Notable people
- 12 National symbols
- 12.1 Black Orchid
- 12.2 Mahogany tree
- 12.3 Keel-billed toucan
- 12.4 Tapir
- 13 See also
- 14 References
- 15 Further reading
- 16 External links
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