Belize, formerly known as British Honduras, is a country in Central America.

Once part of the Mayan and Spanish Empires, it was affiliated with the British Empire in 1981. The country is bordered by Guatemala to the south and west, by Mexico to the north, and by the Caribbean Sea to the east.

The society of Belize is composed of many cultures and many languages. While English is the official language in the country, other languages spoken are Spanish and Kriol.

The population density of the country is one of the lowest in the world.

The country offers its visitors 127 offshore islands, activities such as fishing, boating, scuba diving, snorkeling, river rafting, kayaking, hiking and even helecopter tours!

All these attractions contribute to the large the tourism industry of the country which is designated as the second priority after agriculture. In 2007, around 251,655 tourists visited Belize and the revenue was $183.3 million.

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