| Belize is a unique and beautiful Central America | | | | 2 dollars, 5 dollars, 10 dollars, 20 dollars, 50 dollars, and |
| country that some call a tropical paradise. The people | | | | 100 dollars. One Belizean dollar is coins and a 25 |
| of Belize live a very easy going lifestyle that is envy of | | | | centavo coin is called a shilling. |
| many people and cultures. To lead a genuine Belize life, | | | | The laid back atmosphere of Belize actually comes |
| you must know the bit and pieces of information about | | | | from a unique blend of nationalities. They have |
| the country. Belize is does wonders in calming your | | | | influences from races of Maya, Kriol, Spain, India, |
| nerves and easing your blood pressure! First off, it is | | | | Chinese, Lebanon, and even Mennonites who are |
| important to know the major towns of the country. | | | | originally of German descent. The official language is |
| The capital city is Belmopan but their largest city is | | | | English but there are also a lot of natives who can |
| Belize City. Other cities have interesting names like | | | | speak Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna (Carib) and Creole. |
| Crooked Tree, Orange Walk, and Big Creek. There is | | | | Belize enjoys a nice tropical weather. It rains a lot |
| also the metropolis of Corozal, Dangriga, Placencia, | | | | during the months of May to November, while dry |
| Punta Gorda, San Ignacio which is also known as | | | | season is on February to May. From June to |
| Cayo to Belizean, and San Pedro which is located on | | | | November, a number of hurricanes visit the country |
| Ambergris Caye. | | | | and be prepared for a bit of coastal flooding, especially |
| To get a good idea of Belize's geography, take note | | | | in the south. Spirituality Belize life is diverse in a way |
| that there are approximately 8 chief regions in the | | | | that it will suit many nationalities. Majority of the citizens |
| country. There is Ambergris Caye which is the large | | | | are Catholics while a fourth of the population are |
| barrier island and there is also Caye Caulker which is | | | | Protestant (Pentecostal, Anglican, Seventh - day |
| the smaller barrier island. Both of them are located | | | | Adventist, Mennonite, Methodist, and Jehovah's |
| along the North coast. Cayo is the central region of | | | | Witnesses). Other religions present are Taoism, |
| Belize; while Toledo is the southern coastal or inland | | | | Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam. |
| region. Belize district is the home of the largest city | | | | Crime and stress are low in Belize which also allows |
| which has Stann Creek on the south and jutting off it is | | | | its people to live a very care free lifestyle. |
| Placencia, a long island-like peninsula. Northern Belize | | | | Government influence is also very low key. If you are |
| has the coastal district of Corozal and the inland district | | | | a type A personality you probably will find Belize too |
| of Orange walk. | | | | laid back for your taste. The best way to enjoy Belize |
| The currency of Belize is called Belizean Dollar (BZD) | | | | life is to take a vacation in Belize and discover all the |
| and is approximately worth a half of US Dollar, | | | | benefits of Belize life. |
| depending on the inflation. It comes in denominations of | | | | |