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Since declaring independence in 1981, Belize has enacted many environmental protection laws aimed at the preservation of the country's natural and cultural
Conservation_in_Belize
Country in Central America
Belize is a country on the north-eastern coast of Central America. It is bordered by Mexico to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Guatemala
Belize
This is a list of protected areas in Belize. In Belize, national parks are areas designed for the protection and preservation of natural and aesthetic
List of protected areas of Belize
List_of_protected_areas_of_Belize
Notes and short citations provided in Cf columns. Substantive Laws 2020, ch. 218, s. 32; "Belize Nature Conservation Foundation awards BZ$100,000 to protected
List of central government entities in Belize
List_of_central_government_entities_in_Belize
Environmental organisation in Belize
The Belize Audubon Society is a conservation group in Belize, formed in 1969. Like similar societies elsewhere, it is named in honor of ornithologist and
Belize_Audubon_Society
Tourism in Belize is a major industry in the country. The sector has grown in the 2020s, with international arrivals reportedly increasing 30% in 2024,
Tourism_in_Belize
for Belize is Edilberto Romero. The Programme for Belize has established a protection programme of twelve rangers for the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management
Programme_for_Belize
Uninhabited atoll in the Gulf of Honduras, Belize
uninhabited atoll in the Gulf of Honduras, in the Toledo District of Belize. They are administered by Belize, but Guatemala claims that the Belize–Guatemala maritime
Sapodilla_Cayes
Belize-based nonprofit organization
organization focused on the conservation of threatened marine wildlife and their habitats. Founded in 2014 and based in Belize, the organization conducts
MarAlliance
Forest Reserve in Belize
Ridge Forest Reserve is a protected area in the Cayo District of southern central Belize. It was established in 1944 to protect and manage the native Belizean
Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
Mountain_Pine_Ridge_Forest_Reserve
People of Belize
Belizeans are people associated with the country of Belize through citizenship or descent. Belize is a multiethnic country with residents of Amerindian
Belizeans
Marine nature reserve in Toledo District, Belize
zone, a preservation zone and a conservation zone. Belize Tourism Board. "Port of Honduras Marine Reserve". Travel Belize. Retrieved 3 September 2011. "Port
Port_Honduras_Marine_Reserve
Nature reserve in Belize
The Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area is a nature reserve located in north-western Belize. Rio Bravo, as it is known, was established by Programme
Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area
Rio_Bravo_Conservation_and_Management_Area
Species of reptile
the Belize crocodile, and el cocodrilo de pantano in Spanish, is a modest-sized crocodilian in the family Crocodylidae. The species is found only in the
Morelet's_crocodile
Nature reserve in Belize
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is a nature reserve in the Stann Creek District of south-central Belize. It was established to protect the forests, fauna
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
Cockscomb_Basin_Wildlife_Sanctuary
Marine reserve of Belize
Reserve is the second largest marine reserve in Belize. It was designated a marine reserve in 1996 by the Belize Fisheries Department and is managed by that
South Water Caye Marine Reserve
South_Water_Caye_Marine_Reserve
Religion in Belize (2022 census) Catholic (31.8%) Pentecostal (9.20%) Seventh-day Adventist (4.70%) Anglican (4.00%) Mennonite (3.90%) Baptist (5.60%)
Religion_in_Belize
Species of eagle
Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area in Belize. The release was set to tie in with the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009, in Copenhagen
Harpy_eagle
National park in Belize
reserve in the Toledo District of southern Belize. The government of Belize created the park in 1994 in response to petitioning from community groups in the
Payne's_Creek_National_Park
Nature reserve in Belize
Retrieved 26 May 2020. Friends for Conservation and Development (October 2018). "Vaca at a Turning Point". Belize Ag Report (41): 22–23. Retrieved 26
Vaca_Forest_Reserve
Marine reserve off the coast of Belize
Belize. It covers approximately 18 km² (4,448 acres) of coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forest. Hol Chan is Mayan for "little channel". In the
Hol_Chan_Marine_Reserve
Marine reserve of Belize
Cayes Marine Reserve (GSSCMR) is a protected marine reserve in the central part of Belize's Barrier Reef. It covers approximately 25,980 acres (10,510 ha)
Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve
Gladden_Spit_and_Silk_Cayes_Marine_Reserve
The Maya Golden Landscape is an area in Belize of approximately 275,000 hectares consisting of protected areas, agriculture, private lands and many small
Maya_Golden_Landscape
National university of Belize
University of Belize (UB) is an English-speaking multi-locational institute for higher education, and the national university of Belize. The institution
University_of_Belize
National park in Belize
Ambergris Caye in Belize. BCNPMR had its inception in the early 1990s when the Broadhead Group sought to construct a community for retirees in northern Ambergris
Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve
Bacalar_Chico_National_Park_and_Marine_Reserve
The monarchy of Belize is a system of government in which a hereditary monarch is the sovereign and head of state of Belize. The current Belizean monarch
Monarchy_of_Belize
Historical period in Belize, 900–1500
Postclassic sites in central and southern Belize have been more technically difficult to locate and identify than those in northern Belize. In addition to sites
Postclassic_period_in_Belize
Belizean biologist
Belize. She was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 1990 for her efforts on conservation of the marine ecosystems along the Belizean coast, in
Janet_Gibson
Border dispute in Central America
territorial dispute exists between the two Central American states of Belize and Guatemala. In the latter half of the 1600s and all through the 1700s, there were
Belizean–Guatemalan territorial dispute
Belizean–Guatemalan_territorial_dispute
Nature reserve in Toledo District, Belize
nature reserve in the Toledo District of southern Belize. It encompasses approximately 5,492 acres (22.23 km2) and was declared a sanctuary in 1998. It encompasses
Aguacaliente Wildlife Sanctuary
Aguacaliente_Wildlife_Sanctuary
Marine reserve of Belize
Cay. It was opened in 1997 for the purpose of promoting and facilitating long-term conservation and management of the wider Belize Barrier Reef complex
Glover's_Reef
British colony (1787–1981)
self-governing colony — renamed Belize from June 1973 until September 1981, when it gained full independence as Belize. British Honduras was the last continental
British_Honduras
Protected area in Belize
(CBS) is a community-managed protected area in Belize that was established in 1985 to support the conservation of the Yucatán black howler monkey (Alouatta
Community_Baboon_Sanctuary
Series of coral reefs straddling the coast of Belize
The Belize Barrier Reef is a series of coral reefs straddling the coast of Belize, roughly 300 metres (980 ft) offshore in the north and 40 kilometres
Belize_Barrier_Reef
and deputy prime ministers of Belize, from the establishment of the position of First Minister of British Honduras in 1961 to the present day. The office
List of prime ministers of Belize
List_of_prime_ministers_of_Belize
The flag of Belize was adopted on 21 September 1981, the day Belize became independent. It consists of the coat of arms of Belize on a blue field with
Flag_of_Belize
aspects. Belize is the most sparsely populated nation in Central America. It is larger than El Salvador. Slightly more than half of the people live in rural
Demographics_of_Belize
Bilateral relations
The nations of Belize and Guatemala established diplomatic relations in 1991, ten years after Belizean independence. The two countries have had a long-standing
Belize–Guatemala_relations
Plants endemic to Belize
and Conservation International revealed similar trends in terms of Belize's forest cover. Both studies indicate that each year, 0.6% of Belize's forest
Flora_of_Belize
Capital city of Belize
(/ˌbɛlmoʊˈpɑːn/) is the capital city of Belize. Its population in 2022 was 20,754. Belmopan is the smallest capital city in the continental Americas (by population)
Belmopan
Mennonites in Belize form different religious bodies and come from different ethnic backgrounds. There are groups of Mennonites living in Belize who are
Mennonites_in_Belize
Belize, on the east coast of Central America, southeast of Mexico, was inhabited by the indigenous peoples who fought off the Spaniards in an attempt to
History_of_Belize_(1506–1862)
Sports have had an important role in Belizean culture. While Belize has never been an international sporting power, the nation's athletes have had some
Sport_in_Belize
Healthcare in Belize is provided through both public and private healthcare systems. The Ministry of Health (MoH) is the government agency responsible
Healthcare_in_Belize
independence in 1981, Belize enacted the Wildlife Protection Act, which is the main source of wildlife law in Belize. Wildlife in Belize is defined as
Wildlife_law_in_Belize
Historical period in Belize, 250–900
inscriptions in AD 250, and ended with the decline of these inscriptions during the Classic Maya Collapse in AD 900. During the pre-Columbian era, Belize formed
Classic_period_in_Belize
Historical period in Belize, 2000 BC – AD 250
ended with the advent of Mayan monumental inscriptions in AD 250. During the pre-Columbian era, Belize formed part of Mesoamerica. Traditionally, the first-order
Preclassic_period_in_Belize
Bilateral relations
Belize and Mexico are neighbouring nations that established official diplomatic relations in 1981 after Belize obtained its independence. However, diplomatic
Belize–Mexico_relations
Belizean politician
Washington, DC and began working at the Belize Embassy. In 1989, Grant returned to Belize to spearhead a conservation project funded by the Massachusetts
Joy_Grant
Avian rescue and rehabilitation centre in Belize
exhibitions and advertising. Conservation in Belize List of birds of Belize List of protected areas of Belize Wildlife of Belize "United Nations, Department
Belize_Bird_Rescue
Military of Belize
The Belize Defence Force (BDF) is the military of Belize, and is responsible for protecting the sovereignty of the country. The BDF is under the Ministry
Belize_Defence_Force
Museum in Belize City, Belize
reef ecology in Belize. Environmental Conservation Organization (1997). Eco: journal of environmental information. Environmental Conservation Organization
Maritime_Museum_(Belize)
The history of Belize dates back thousands of years. The Maya civilization spread into the area of Belize between 1500 BC to 1200 BC and flourished until
History_of_Belize
Maritime law enforcement agency
Maritime security Marine Conservation Maintaining sovereignty of Belize sea space Naval defence of Belize Like other naval forces in the region, the BCG mostly
Belize_Coast_Guard
Historical period in Belize, to 2000 BC
development of ceramics during 2000 BC – 900 BC. During the pre-Columbian era, Belize formed part of Mesoamerica. Traditionally, the first-order subdivisions
Preceramic_period_in_Belize
River in Belize and Guatemala
between Guatemala and Belize. The source of the 111-kilometre (69 mi)-long river lies in Guatemala's Sierra de Santa Cruz mountain range in Alta Verapaz Department
Sarstoon_River
and the second longest in the world after the Great Barrier Reef. Belize's largest river is the eponymous Belize River. Belize's lowest elevation is at
Geography_of_Belize
Large rainforest in Central America
thereby encompassing Belize, northern Guatemala, and southeastern Mexico. It is deemed the second largest tropical rainforest in the Americas, after the
Maya_Forest
Belize maintains 14 embassies to foreign countries, one consulate, and three missions to international organizations. In 1990, Belize became a member
Foreign_relations_of_Belize
actually or allegedly involved individuals or entities active in the politics of Belize since the 2000s. This list does not exclude political controversies
List of political scandals in Belize
List_of_political_scandals_in_Belize
activity was decriminalized in Belize in 2016, when the Supreme Court declared Belize's anti-sodomy law unconstitutional. Belize's constitution prohibits discrimination
LGBTQ_rights_in_Belize
Prostitution in Belize is legal, but the buying of sexual services is not. Associated activities such as operating a brothel, loitering for the purposes
Prostitution_in_Belize
government as defined by Title VIII of the Laws of Belize. The largest municipality by population in Belize is Belize City with a population of 57,164. The smallest
List of municipalities in Belize
List_of_municipalities_in_Belize
Private island
Caye is a private island owned by Norwegian Cruise Line, located in southern Belize. The caye features wildlife exhibitions including a blue morpho butterfly
Harvest_Caye
Telecommunications in Belize include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet. Radio stations: ~25 radio stations broadcasting
Telecommunications_in_Belize
Genus of turtles
family Dermatemydidae. The species is found in the Atlantic drainages of Central America, specifically Belize, Guatemala, southern Mexico, and probably
Hickatee
Transport in Belize mostly consists of bus transportation on Belize's roads. There are some navigable waterways, air transport and roadways. Most Belizeans
Transport_in_Belize
Currency of Belize
The Belize dollar (also known as the Belizean dollar), known until 1973 as the British Honduras dollar, is the official currency in Belize (currency code
Belize_dollar
Bilateral relations
Belize–United Kingdom relations are the bilateral relations between Belize and the United Kingdom. The two countries established diplomatic relations on
Belize–United Kingdom relations
Belize–United_Kingdom_relations
Belizean politician
won the 2012 Whitley Award for Inspirational Conservational Leadership. Lisel Alamilla was born in Belize City on September 5, 1967 to parents Maclovio
Lisel_Alamilla
Education in Belize is governed by the Education Act (Chapter 36 of the Laws of Belize). The Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI) finds that Belize is
Education_in_Belize
Bicameral legislature of Belize
7730 The National Assembly is the bicameral legislature of the nation of Belize. It is divided into the House of Representatives, with 31 members, elected
National_Assembly_(Belize)
Marine region in Central America
countries – Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras – from Isla Contoy at the northern tip of the Yucatán Peninsula south to Belize, Guatemala and the
Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System
Mesoamerican_Barrier_Reef_System
Representative of the Belizean monarch
The governor-general of Belize is the representative of the Belizean monarch, currently King Charles III, in Belize. The governor-general is appointed
Governor-General_of_Belize
Country in Central America
of Belize Religion in Belize Buddhism in Belize Christianity in Belize Catholic Church in Belize Hinduism in Belize Islam in Belize Judaism in Belize Sikhism
Outline_of_Belize
Belizean journalist, advocate and parliamentarian
the Belize Audubon Society for journalism work in support of conservation in Belize. Chanona has led Oceana's team in Belize since January 2014. In March
Janelle_Chanona
Belize is a parliamentary representative democratic monarchy, whereby the King of Belize serves as head of state and the prime minister is the head of
Politics_of_Belize
Great Belize Television Channel 7: Tropical Vision Limited Channel 15: Krem TV Love Belize TeleNova Maximum TV Plus TV Wave TV BBN TV : BELIZE BROADCASTING
List of television stations in Belize
List_of_television_stations_in_Belize
Belize is divided into six districts: Belize, Cayo, Corozal, Orange Walk, Stann Creek and Toledo. Constituencies of Belize List of municipalities in Belize
Districts_of_Belize
Monetary Authority of Belize
The Central Bank of Belize (CBB) is the central bank of Belize, established in 1982. In 2021 Gustavo Manuel Vasquez was chosen to serve as Governor, replacing
Central_Bank_of_Belize
Lake in Belize
Aguacate Lagoon is a lake and private reserve located in Western Belize, near the Mennonite community Spanish Lookout. The Lagoon is an herbaceous swamp
Aguacate_Lagoon
UK conservation charity
and the Caribbean, with sites in Madagascar, Belize, Indonesia, and Timor-Leste. They also manage projects in Comoros, Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania.[citation
Blue_Ventures
Water resources management in Belize is carried out by the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) in most cases. One of the primary challenges the country
Water resources management in Belize
Water_resources_management_in_Belize
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Belize Act 1981 (c. 52) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The act made provisions for the nation of Belize (formerly British Honduras)
Belize_Act_1981
These are the main rivers of Belize. Belize has a total of 35 major and minor river catchments or watersheds which drain into the Caribbean Sea. Boles
List_of_rivers_of_Belize
National government
Majesty's Government in Belize, also referred to as the Belizean Government is the democratic administrative authority of Belize, a constitutional monarchy
Government_of_Belize
Professional head of the Belize Defence Force
professional head of the Belize Defence Force. He is responsible for the administration and the operational control of the Belize Defence Force. "Home Page"
Commander of the Defence Force (Belize)
Commander_of_the_Defence_Force_(Belize)
newly discovered oil in the town of Spanish Lookout has presented new prospects and problems for this developing nation. Belize's primary exports are citrus
Economy_of_Belize
The coat of arms of Belize was adopted upon independence in 1981. It differs only slightly different from the arms used when Belize was a British colony
Coat_of_arms_of_Belize
National police agency
in Belize is conducted by the Belize Police Department, the country’s national police force. It is headed by a Commissioner and is headquartered in Belmopan
Belize_Police_Department
settlements in British Honduras Congress of Guatemala Congress of Panama Conservation in Belize Constituencies of Belize Constitution of Belize Constitution
Index of Central America–related articles
Index_of_Central_America–related_articles
Zoo in Western Highway, Belize
The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center is a zoo in Belize, located some 47 kilometres (29 mi) west of Belize City on the Western Highway. Set in 12
Belize_Zoo
Energy in Belize is based on four main sources: imported fossil fuels, biomass, hydro, and imported electricity. Belize currently imports 100% of its fossil
Energy_in_Belize
spoken in Belize include English, Spanish and Kriol, all three spoken by more than 40% of the population. Mayan languages are also spoken in certain
Languages_of_Belize
Top-level Internet domain for Belize
Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Belize. It is administered by the University of Belize. At one point, .bz domains were being marketed by
.bz
The Belize Botanic Gardens (BBG) is a collection of native and exotic plants growing on 45 acres (18 ha) in the Cayo district of western Belize. The BGG
Belize_Botanic_Gardens
Large cat native to the Americas
illegal. In 1986, the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary was established in Belize as the world's first protected area for jaguar conservation. In 1999,
Jaguar
Historical period in Belize, 1500–1638
especially in northern Belize. Further trends included the rise of Elizabethan piracy in the 1570s, and of Maya resistance to Spanish rule in the 1600s
Spanish_period_of_Belize
Mountain range in northern Central America
The Maya Mountains are a mountain range located in Belize and eastern Guatemala, in Central America. The Maya Mountains were known as the Cockscomb or
Maya_Mountains
Atoll off the coast of Belize
Lighthouse Reef is an atoll in the Caribbean Sea, the easternmost part of the Belize Barrier Reef and one of its three atolls, the other two being Turneffe
Lighthouse_Reef
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