Belize Music Festival

Belize has an area of mainland and cayes that is 8,867 square miles. Belize's greatest length from north to south is 173.9 miles and its greatest width is 118.0 miles. The Belize climate is subtropical, tempered by trade winds. Temperatures in coastal districts range from about 50?F to about 96?F; inland the range is greater. Rainfall varies from an average of 50.9 inches in the north and 175.0 inches the extreme south. The dry season usually extends from February to May and there is sometimes a dry spell in August.The Maya civilization spread itself over Belize beginning around 1500 BC, with more than a million strong, it flourished until about AD 900.The origin of the name Belize is unclear, but one possibility is that the name is from the Maya word belix, meaning "muddy water", applied to the Belize River.European settlement began with British Jews, privateers and English seamen as early as 1638. The first settlement in Belize was on the Bay of Honduras growing from a few habitations Belize Town now Belize City grew into a de-facto colony of the United Kingdom during the late 18th century. In the early 19th century the settlement was called British Honduras, and ... [more..]

Belize is a beautiful subtropical paradise that located on the Western edge of the Caribbean Sea. It is the only English speaking country in Central America but it also has a very diverse population and culture. Belize formally known as the British Honduras is an independent democratic country and a member of the British Commonwealth.The second largest barrier reef in the world is located within Belize and it attracts visitors from around the world. Some of the best snorkeling, diving and fishing opportunities in the world are just off shore. Belize also has 3 of the only 4 atolls found in the Western hemisphere surrounded by beautiful blue water. Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker are world class tourist destinations that are less than a mile from the Barrier reef.Many visitors fall in love with Belize after just one visit and aspire to retire and move to Belize permanently. In recent years many retirement developments have been built to accommodate all the new citizens. The cost of living is very low which makes a retirement income stretch further than back home. Belize has most all of the conveniences available that are found in the US and Europe. Belize City has a ... [more..]

Belize is found in Central America, bordered by the Caribbean Sea northwest of Mexico and southwest of Guatemala.HistoryBetween 1500 BC and 900 AD, the Maya civilization occupied Belize. The first European settlers arrived only during the 16th century. British settlements started pouring in by 1638.The name Belize is believed to be a derivation of the Spanish pronunciation of Wallace, who was the first pirate that established the first settlement in the land. Another possibility for the origin of the name may come from the Mayan word "belix" which means muddy water, pertaining to the Belize River.In January of 1964, what was then still known as British Honduras became the first self-governing colony of the United Kingdom. It was in June of 1973 that the land was renamed to Belize. At this time, it was the only colony of the United Kingdom on American soil. In September of 1981, George Price led Belize to full independence, but this was delayed until 1992, because of a territorial dispute with Guatemala.Up to this day, the territorial dispute between the two lands has not been resolved. Help for mediation has been sought from the United Kingdom. Record books have always stated that Guatemala tried ... [more..]