Belice: It forms the southeastern part of the Yucatan Peninsula. Their lands are low, its warm weather and rain to the north. To the south are hills which diversify crops. The northern coast is marshy and shallow lined islands. The south coast has excellent natural harbors along the reefs. It is believed that their costs are substantial deposits of hydrocarbons. The country shares the problems of the Caribbean region, as the deterioration of waters and soil erosion. Near the cities, the water is polluted by effluents from the production process of sugar cane. Industrial waste, dumped in the water, have created major health problems of the country's population and killed large numbers of fish.
Art Tribes inhabiting Belize perform different works: in the region around Dangriga, Garifuna natives made dolls dressed in traditional ways. Handicrafts made from mahogany, cedar drums and a variety of straw hats and baskets are some of the work performed by Belizean hands.
Art Tribes inhabiting Belize perform different works: in the region around Dangriga, Garifuna natives made dolls dressed in traditional ways. Handicrafts made from mahogany, cedar drums and a variety of straw hats and baskets are some of the work performed by Belizean hands.
On the other hand, the influence of the Mayan past in the region of Punta Gorda is evident in the embroidered garments are made here. In the coastal village of Placencia is no better way to spend the d to lie in a hammock made by hand. Belize is also known for carving zericote, wicker pieces and jewelry made of shells.
Cooking In Belize you can always taste the freshest seafood, Caribbean lobster with butter garlic, stone crab mustard sauce and Creole-style shrimp, snapper, or the delicious conch ceviche.
Beef, pork and chicken are also part of Belizean menu, which are prepared and seasoned in a variety of ways, due to the country's ethnic mix.
As in Mexico, and throughout the Caribbean in Belize both ingredients are cooked and prepared with coconut milk.
Other regional dishes include rice and beans (the famous "rice and beans prepared with coconut milk), chicken stew, potato salad and fried plantain.
Climate: tropical, very humid and hot, rainy season from May to February.
Religion: Catholic 62%, Protestant 30% (Anglican 12%, Methodist 6%, Mennonite 4%, Seventh-Day Adventist 3%, Pentecostal 2%, Jehovah's Witnesses 1%, other 2%), none 2%, other 6 % (1980)
Currency: 1 Belizean dollar (Bz $) = 100 cents
Population: 256,062
Language: English (official), Spanish, Maya, Garifuna (Caribbean language), Creole
System of Government: Parliamentary democracy
Religion: Catholic 62%, Protestant 30% (Anglican 12%, Methodist 6%, Mennonite 4%, Seventh-Day Adventist 3%, Pentecostal 2%, Jehovah's Witnesses 1%, other 2%), none 2%, other 6 % (1980)
Currency: 1 Belizean dollar (Bz $) = 100 cents
Population: 256,062
Language: English (official), Spanish, Maya, Garifuna (Caribbean language), Creole
System of Government: Parliamentary democracy
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