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My pictures shown here are of the cayes, lagoon, maya ruins and about the city.
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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.
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.
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.ambergriscaye.com/birding/index.html
