Five Sisters Falls at Mountain Pine Ridge forest reserve.
Belize has been selected by top publications such as U.S. News and World Report and the Boston Herald as a top retirement location. See our updated section Top Ten Reasons To Live Or Retire In Belize.
This is an absolutely fascinating country located in Central America – the only English and Spanish speaking nation immediately south of Mexico with which it shares a land border.
It is bordered by Mexico to the north, Guatemala to the south and west, and the Caribbean sea to the east. With 8,867 square miles (22,960 km) of territory and 320,000 people (2010 est.), our population density is the lowest in the Central American region. The country’s population growth rate, 2.21% (2008 est.), is the highest in the region and one of the highest in the western hemisphere. Its abundance of biologically significant and unique ecosystems contribute to its designation as a bio diversity hotspot.
Belize is culturally unique among Central American nations. It is the only nation in Central America with a British colonial heritage where English is the official language, and is the only member of the British Commonwealth of Nations in its region.
Culturally and geographically this mainland country on the Caribbean coast is Central American but keeps some ties to the Caribbean Islands.
The following annotated index of a few of our articles can help you get a quick handle on Belize.
Fact Sheet - good starting point. We summarize as much general information as possible for the first time visitor, student or researcher.
How To Live, Work or Retire in Belize – we try and cover most of the questions folks ask us on moving to Belize.
Lodging: Where To Stay In Belize – directory of all Hotels and Resorts by district.
The Great Belize Blue Hole – the largest natural formation of its kind in the world and a major attraction for SCUBA divers.
A Brief History of Modern Belize.
Belize Flag and National Symbols – complete information on the history of Belize’s Flag and National Symbols.
Belize – The Maya Belize was originally settled by the Maya. Background and links to the Maya Civilization.
Early History The Battle of St. George’s Caye cemented Belize’s position as part of the British Empire.
Tales From The Yucatan The Caste War of the Yucatan in Mexico had a profound influence on our early history.
Languages The official language of is English but as the country becomes a more Latin American nation, Spanish is now widely spoken.
Cuisine Latin American, Mexican, Caribbean, North American and more influence the local culinary experience.
Demographics – Tables and lots of data for the student and researcher. Includes labor and immigrant statistics.
Chetumal – The City of Chetumal, Quintana Roo was once a poor Mexican village on our northern border. Today it is a major city with nearly as much people as live in Belize and has a major influence over its neighbor – especially shoppers.