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	Belize! Caribbean adventure holiday vacation - travel, culture, Maya, dive, snorkel, fish, cave, hike!
		The stable, democratic, English-speaking country of Belize lies in the western Caribbean on the coast of Central America.
		Belize is home to an interesting mix of over ten different cultures including Garifuna, Maya, Creole, Mestizo, East Indian, and German Mennonites.
		Belize also lays claim to hundreds of ancient Maya temples, large tracts of intact tropical rainforest, and this hemisphere's longest barrier reef.
	www.belizenet.com (413 words)

	Belize - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Belize is a small bed pan on the eastern coast of Central America, on the Caribbean Sea bordered by Mexico to the northwest, Guatemala to the west and south, and Honduras 75 km away (47 miles) across the Gulf of Honduras to the east.
		Belize is a parliamentary democracy and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
		Belize is located between the Hondo and Sarstoon Rivers, with the Belize River flowing down in the centre of the country.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Belize (2069 words)

	Belize Quick Takes 1
		Belize, previously known as British Honduras, lies on the East coast of Central America in the heart of the Caribbean Basin, bordering on Mexico to the North, Guatemala to the West and South, and flanked by the Caribbean Sea to the East.
		The northern half of the mainland of Belize is a plain that was once the bed of a sea.
		The southern part of Belize, with its watershed to the southeast from the Maya Mountains, consists of short rivers that rush through slopes combed with overhanging ledges and caves.
	www.belizenet.com /belizefacts1.html (2277 words)

	Belize (10/05)
		Belize is a parliamentary democracy based on the Westminster model and is a member of the Commonwealth.
		Belize maintains an embassy in the United States at 2535 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 (tel: 202-332-9636; fax: 202-332-6888) and a consulate in Los Angeles.
		The Belize Defense Force (BDF), established in January 1973, is comprised of a light infantry force of regulars and reservists along with small air and maritime wings.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/1955.htm (3380 words)

	BELIZE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		With a population of 200,000, Belize is the least populated nation in the Caribbean.
		Belize is governed by a cabinet with a powerful prime minister who has executive power.
		In 1985, UNICEF reported that Belize had one of the highest rates of adolescent pregnancy in the Central American region, and that one of five births was a result of an adolescent pregnancy.
	iwraw.igc.org /publications/countries/belize.htm (5424 words)

	Belize travel guide - Wikitravel
		Belize, [1] formerly the colony of British Honduras, is the only country in Central America without a coastline on the Pacific Ocean (only the Caribbean Sea to its east), and the only one in "Latin America" with English as its official language.
		Belize dollars come in denominations of $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100; $1 and smaller amounts are coins.
		Other areas of Belize are generally safe as well, but like any other place in the world, one should always have some skepticism when dealing with strangers.
	wikitravel.org /en/Belize (888 words)

	Belize
		The border between Belize and Guatemala is in dispute, but the dispute thus far has not affected travel between the two countries.
		Tourists contemplating visiting the western area of Belize, specifically the Mountain Pine Ridge area of the Caracol ruins, are advised to contact the resorts with which they have reservations and ask specific questions regarding security measures the resorts have put in place to ensure safety.
		Belize is vulnerable to tropical storms, especially from June 1 until November 30 of each year.
	travel.state.gov /travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1055.html (2744 words)

	Belize Travel Information \| Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		Xunantunich (Stone Maiden), set on a levelled hilltop near the Belize River, is the archaeological pride of Belize.
		Much of that is confined to Belize City, but armed robbery, and to a lesser extent, sexual attacks on tourists are increasingly common in the in the Mountain Pine Ridge area and the ruins near the Guatemala border.
		Belize was once a haven for pirates and that tradition continues with modern-day coastal trafficking in drugs and weapons, so night-time travel is best approached with caution, if at all.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/central-america/belize (283 words)

	Hon. Johnny Briceno (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Government of Belize assumed full responsibility of the GPD in 1996 and is presently headed by Ms.
		To accelerate the development of Belize's non-renewable, mineral resources through the creation of vibrant petroleum and other minerals sectors with the assistance of private, national and international investors, cognizant of environmental costs, thereby improving the welfare of Belizeans into the 21st century.
		The responsibilities of the Department are primarily mandated in the Forest Act of 1927 Chapter 213 of the Laws of Belize, revised edition 2000, Forest Ordinance of 1958, National Park System Act of 1981, the Wildlife Protection Act of 1981 and the Protection of Mangrove regulations of 1989.
	www.belize.gov.bz /cabinet/j_briceno/welcome.shtml (624 words)

	Radio Belize (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Until Belize received independence from England in 1981, it was known as British Honduras and was often confused with nearby Honduras.
		Belize is home to three British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) FM stations, which broadcast the latest rock music and news from London, direct by satellite.
		Belize has no domestic TV stations, but that hasn't stopped local entrepreneurs from hooking up their own neighborhood cable systems.
	www.swl.net /patepluma/central/misc/belize89.html (2864 words)

	Belize!, Caribbean travel, scuba, Mayan culture: What's New
		Travel Belize with extensive articles, photos, and links.
		• BELIZE DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF VILLAGE COUNCILS ELECTED I...
		• Eze in Belize - Ambergris caye, Belize
	www.belize.com (196 words)

	Belize City - Belize District - Belize
		Most travelers to Belize arrive by way of the Belize International Airport, located off the Northern Hwy in Ladyville, 10 miles outside Belize City.
		Round trip from Belize City to Caye Caulker is around US$15.00 and round trip fare from Belize City to Ambergris Caye cost about US$22.50.
		Belize Tourism Village - Especially designed for day cruise-ship passengers, the Belize Tourism Village has courtyards and terminals offering restaurants, snack bars, entertainment (on cruise ship days), access to land and marine tours as well as a variety of local souvenir, jewelry and clothing outlets.
	www.belize-vacation.com /belize/belize_city.htm (590 words)

	Belize (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		When Belize became independent in 1981, the two red stripes were added to the previous flag.
		In the center of the white disk there is a coat of arms divided in three sections.
		The red, white and blue flag of Belize is a symbol of the unity of our nation.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/bz.html (1154 words)

	Belize and the IMF -- Page 1 of 2
		On behalf of: Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Belize, Barbados, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Ireland, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
		November 30, 2004 -- Belize: Assessment of the Supervision and Regulation of the Financial Sector--Review of Financial Sector Regulation and Supervision
		Representing the Constituency consisting of Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Ireland, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
	www.imf.org /external/country/BLZ/index.htm (765 words)

	The Nature Conservancy in Belize - Belize Nature - Belize Conservation - Nature and Conservation in Belize - Belize ...
		The Meso-American Reef, located off the coasts of Belize, Honduras and Mexico, is the second largest in the world after Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
		The major threats to the environment in Belize are deforestation, water pollution from sewage, agricultural runoff, solid waste disposal and intensive fishing.
		Join Conservancy staffer Amy Berridge as she describes her journeys in the air, across the land, and over the water in the wild places of Belize.
	www.nature.org /wherewework/centralamerica/belize (212 words)

	Intercountry Adoption Belize
		Adoptive parents who are not citizens of Belize may receive an interim adoption decree, which the Government of Belize recognizes as permission for the prospective adoptive parent to take the child out of Belize and pursue a subsequent adoption in accordance with the laws of his/her own country.
		The Belize Department of Human Services reports that “ward adoptions” (children in the custody of the Department of Human Services) can take up one year or more to process because of the need for home study reports, matching, placement and legal proceedings.
		The Chief Justice of Belize has determined that the “provisional,” “interim,” or “preliminary” adoption decrees often issued by the Supreme Court can be considered permission for the prospective adoptive parents to take the child out of Belize and to pursue a subsequent adoption process in accordance with the laws of their own country.
	travel.state.gov /family/adoption/country/country_355.html (2197 words)

	Belize tourism, Belize vacation, cheap holiday vacation tours.
		Belize tourism, Belize vacation, cheap holiday vacation tours.
		You might say that Belize is the outdoors.
		Every destination in Belize has its share of archaeological and national parks, marine and nature reserves, wildlife sanctuaries.
	www.travelbelize.org (148 words)

	Belize Hotels - Belize Vacations - Resorts at great prices with instant confirmation.
		Belize Hotels at great prices for all inclusive vacations to Belize Resorts with over 100 featured destinations.
		Belize is a small country of 8,867 square miles that sits on the northeastern coast of Central America.
		The friendly neighbor of Mexico and Guatemala, Belize shares an ancient Mayan past and common ethnic backgrounds with Central America.
	www.mybelizeadventure.com (177 words)

	Belize on 43 Places (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Everyday actually (she always said no) and then on the last day we were there he asked me to marry him in an attempt to get her jealous.
		I feel like I got the best of Belize by staying one week at the beaches of Ambergis Caye and a second week up at flrock lodge in the dense rainforests.
		But up in the rainforest it is so different, I loved all the activities to do there, tubing the river(i forgot the name) was almost as fun as the natural waterslide I found.
	www.43places.com /places/view/102907 (618 words)

	WTO \| Belize - Member information
		This page gathers key information on Belize's participation in the WTO.
		Belize has been a WTO member since 1 January 1995.
		Belize's Uruguay Round goods schedules (zip format, 17 KB)
	www.wto.org /english/thewto_e/countries_e/belize_e.htm (210 words)

	Belize : Country Studies - Federal Research Division, Library of Congress
		Belize : Country Studies - Federal Research Division, Library of Congress
		Chapter 7 - Belize: The Society and Its Environment (Charles C. Rutheiser)
		Chapter 8 - Belize: The Economy (Uwe Bott)
	lcweb2.loc.gov /frd/cs/bztoc.html (136 words)

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