Belize

= Belize = **Population:** 314,522 **Religion:** 49.6% Roman Catholic and 27% Protestant. **Language:** Because Belize was once a British colony, English is the official language. However, Spanish and Kriol are also commonly used. **Type of Government:** Parliamentary democracy and commonwealth realm. Under these government systems, the parliament selects the government based on party strength shown in elections, and the nation is united by people for a common good. **Voting Age:** 18






 * Place to Stay: ** The Bachelor Inn in Belize City. Costs between 15€ and 17€ per night for a single bed, private suite. Shared rooms containing two or three beds are as cheap as 11€ and 13€. Not only is it one of the cheapest hotels in Belize, it is fairly nice and conviently located near attractions like the Caribbean Sea.


 * Food: **

Rice and red beans are an important part of their diet. The people of Belize enjoy eating their rice and beans with meat; such as fried chicken or beef. Also, because of their close proximity to the water, seafood is very popular. They serve lobster, Conch, bonefish, marlin, black fin tuna, and many other seafood dishes.

Pepper Sauce Fu-fu (beaten plantain) Tostadoes Banana Cake Sweet Potato Fritters Conch Soup
 * Traditional Food **

//Day One:// Arrive in Belize. Check into the hotel and spend the afternoon beocming acquainted with the city before having dinner at a local restaurant.
 * Possible Itinerary **

//Day Two:// Canoe into the Caves Branch System and take a tour of the Barton Creek Caves. These caves were once used for ritualistic ceremonies by the Mayans, and contain many intriguing things like ancient skeletal remains and artifacts. After, explore the other interesting caves in the Caves Branch System and pack a late lunch to enjoy before canoeing back.

//Day Three:// Spend the morning golfing at one of the country's most impressive golf courses, the Caye Chapel. Spend the afternoon visiting the impressive Mayan remain sites like the temple pyramids of El Caracol.

//Day Four:// Spend the day at the Belize Zoo. It is an ideal excursion for families and features many animals native to Belize like jaguars, toucans, and iguanas.

//Day Five:// Scuba dive or snorkel at the Belize Barrier Reef. The Barrier Reef is one of the greatest and most commonly visited tourist attractions, and you may fish at certain spots of the Reef as well. If you are a more experienced scuba diver, visit the renowned Belize Blue Hole, known for its stunning sights and impressive rock formations.

//Day Six:// Spend the morning doing one of the many exciting outdoor activities offered in Belize like kayaking or horseback riding. After, spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach in one of the many beaches that are surrounded by towns and tourist attractions.

//Day Seven:// Rent a boat to take to one of the many uninhabited caves in Belize that allows tourists to enjoy a private and secluded beach experience for the day. Then return to the hotel and pack up belongings in preparation to return home.


 * Wildlife **

More of Belize...


 * Downtown**
 * [[image:downtown-ambergris-caye-belize_fs.jpg width="296" height="150"]] [[image:highway.jpg width="223" height="207"]]highway**