Belize

Geography : Physical environment

Climate and seasons

Nature's paradise

Country with two capital cities

History : Mayan civilization and before

Europeans

Independence at last

Conflict with Guatemala

Government : Structures of government

Military and police

Political parties

Current politics and new leaders

Economy : Forestry and agriculture

Fishing

Service economy

Informal and illegal economics

Trade

Transportation and energy.

Belizeans : Creoles

Mestizos

Mayan indians

Garifuna

East Indians

Mennonites

"Anything goes"

Famous Belizeans

Lifestyles : Islanders

Families and children

Women

Leaving Belize

Rural versus urban living

Education

Health

Housing

Religion : Christianity

Rastafarianism

Garifuna beliefs

Folk beliefs and legends

Language : Creole English

Belizean Spanish

Other languages

Linguistic changes

Verbal skills.

Arts : Cultural influences

Literary arts

Visual arts

Music

Crafts

Leisure : History of leisure in Belize

Pre-television entertainment

Radio and television

Internet

Sports, games, and fads

Festivals : Civic holidays

Agricultural fairs and sports events

Local fairs

Carnaval

Baron Bliss day

Easter

Cashew festival

National day

Garifuna settlement day

Caribbean christmas

Food : Basic food

Variety

Seasoning

Beverages

Map of Belize.