Belize is a small Central American nation that borders the Caribbean Sea. It has a royal blue flag with a coat of arms held by a mestizo and black man. Rice and beans cooked in coconut milk is a common dish. The San Pedro Carnival in February features participants covering each other in paint before a lively parade. Temperatures range from 50-95 degrees Fahrenheit with humid and breezy conditions along the coast. Xunantunich is an ancient Maya archaeological site atop a ridge above the Mopan River. English is primarily taught in schools, though Spanish and bilingualism are also common, with a literacy rate of 80%. The currency is the Belizean dollar.

2. GEOGRAPHY , WHERE IS IT?
Belize is a small Central
American nation . It
borders the Caribbean
Sea to the east

3. THE FLAG
The flag is royal blue , with a White disc at the centre containing the national
coat of arms held by a mestizo and a black man

4. TYPICAL FOOD
Rice and beans, typically cooked in coconut kil ,is a very commonplace
accempaniment many main dishes in Belize

5. TYPICAL FESTIVITIES
San Pedro Carnival : While the entirety of Belize celebrates Carnival in
February, no town celebrates quite like San Pedro. Participants in the
festivities attempt to cover each other in outrageously covered make up and
paint, then head to lively parade.

6. WEATHER
The overall climate of Belize can be described as sub-tropical. The humidity
while high, is seldom oppressive for long and is most noticeable along the
coast. The mean annual humidity is 83%, but many days the humidity is
masked by the cooling sea breezes. The Belize coastal area is exposed to
southeast tradewinds averaging 10-13 knots and attain an uncanny
consistency during the month of July.
Temperatures in Belize range from 50°F to 95°F with an annual mean of
79°F. November to January are traditionally the coolest months with a 75°F
average and May to September are the warmest at about a 81°F average.

7. XUNANTUNICH
Xunantunich is an Ancient
Maya archaelogical site in
western Belize. Is located atop
a ridge above the Mopan River

8. LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English is the primary language of public education, with Spanish taught in
primary and secondary schools as well. Bilingualism is very common. Literacy
currently stands at nearly 80%.

9. CURRENCY
The currency of Belize is the Belizean Dollar