Bibliograph

Belize, Charles J. Shields

Type

Label

Belize, Charles J. Shields

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Belize

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Charles J. Shields

Series statement

Discovering Central America, history, politics, and culture

Summary

Belize, a small country that became independent in 1981, possesses lush forests, a beautiful coastline, and a lifestyle that appeals to vacationers. It is bordered to the north by Mexico, and to the south and west by Guatemala. Off the coast of Belize, in the Caribbean Sea, is a 190-mile (300 km) long barrier reef that is home to many unusual plants and animals. It is the only country in Central America where English, not Spanish, is the official language. This reflects its history as a British colony. Today, Belize has a highly diverse society, as its roughly 350,000 residents include people from many different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. There's a lot to discover about Belize!

Target audience

adult

Classification