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The Jewel in the heart of the Caribbean basin.

Belize is a nation on the eastern coast of Central America, with Caribbean Sea shorelines to the east and dense jungle to the west. Offshore, the massive Belize Barrier Reef, dotted with hundreds of low-lying islands called cayes, hosts rich marine life. Belize’s jungle areas are home to Mayan ruins like Caracol, renowned for its towering pyramid; lagoon-side Lamanai; and Altun Ha, just outside Belize City.

Population: 387,879
Capital: Belmopan
Currency: Belize dollar (BZD)
Official languages: English, Belizean Creole, Spanish
Different ways to move around: Renting a car or a motorbike, bus between major cities and towns.

Life’s a journey, not a destination ~aerosmith

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