10 Beautiful Belize Facts

Travel through interesting Belize facts to experience glittering Caribbean coastlines, lush jungles, fabulous food, and amazing culture. Belize has it all.

10 Beautiful Belize Facts

1. Belize is the only Central American country where English is the official language.

2. Belize's Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary is the only jaguar preserve in the world.

3. Belize was the center of the Mayan civilization. Between 250 AD and 900 AD, over one million Mayans lived in Belize.

4. The black howler monkey of Belize is the loudest land mammal in the world.

5.It is considered rude to greet Belizeans by their first name unless you know them very well. It is acceptable to pat someone on the back, shake hands, lock thumbs, and give a kiss on the cheek.

6. Belize has the only national flag in the world that features people. It's considered one of the world’s most sophisticated and colorful flags.

7. The gibnut rodent is Belize’s most exotic delicacy. It's also known as the "royal rat" because it was once given to Queen Elizabeth, in 1985.

8. The Belize Barrier Reef is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to over 450 species of fish. It is only one of two barrier reefs in the Western Hemisphere.

9. The tallest building in Belize is a Mayan temple. The Canaa ("Sky Palace") reaches 141 feet (43 meters) high.

10. According to Belizean legend, a thumbless dwarf with backward feet named Tata Duende lures poorly behaved children into the jungle.

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