Belize, often called ''Mother Nature's best kept secret'', is a tropical paradise. It is the only English speaking country in Central America and the smallest (in terms of population) non-island sovereign state in the Americas. It is a stable democracy of about 300,000 people. Belize borders Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula to the north, Guatemala to the west and south, and the Caribbean Sea to the east.

Belize is a country of many cayes (small islands), inland tropical forests, pristine rivers, ancient Maya temples and sacred caves. Along the 300 miles of Caribbean coastline lies the second longest barrier reef in the world. The Belize Barrier Reef is also designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising seven Marine Protected Areas.

Natural Beauty and Diversity

The rich culture of Belize reflects the diversity of the peoples who call Belize home: Maya, Creole, European, Garifuna, Mestizo, East Indian, Chinese and Mennonite.

The flora and fauna in Belize are spectacular. An amazing number of mammals are found in Belize and, though many of them are nocturnal, you can see them at Belize's famous Zoo, "the greatest little zoo in the world." Among the 572 species of birds in Belize, you will hear flocks of parrots noisily announcing their presence in the jungle and the teasing calls of many birds that blend into the tropical landscape.

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