10 facts about Belize you should know
Belize is known as ‘Mother nature’s best-kept secret. There are jungle adventures, waterfalls, Mayan ruins, and caves. Belize has some of the best dive sites in the Caribbean and the 2nd biggest barrier reef in the world. Here are 10 amazing facts about Belize you should know! Belize is the only English language-speaking country in Central America. While English is the official language of Belize , Kriol is a dialect that is spoken by everyone. The first people to develop Belize were the Maya around 1500 B.C.E. The Mayas established a number of settlements in Belize which includes the popular Caracol, Lamanai, and Lubaantun. The Belize dollar is locked at $2 Belize = $1 USD. So it’s very easy to see how much something is costing in USD when you go shopping. Belize has the lowest population density in Central America with 35 people per square mile or 14 people per square kilometer. Belize is subtropical, with an average temperature of 84° F (29°C). Even in wint...