Belize

Belize
Belize is bordered by Mexico to the north, Guatemala to the south and west, and the Caribbean sea to the east. With 8,867 square miles (22,960 km) of territory and 340,000 people (2009 est.), our population density is the lowest in the Central American region. The country's population growth rate, 2.21% (2008 est.), is the highest in the region and one of the highest in the westernhemisphere. Belize's abundance of biologically significant and unique ecosystems contribute to its designation as a bio diversity hotspot.

Communication
English is the official language of Belize, a former British colony. Although only 4 percent of the population speaks it as their first language, a majority speak English very well.[1]
Kriol is spoken as the first language of 33 percent ofBelizeans.[1] It is an English-based Creole language with words and syntax from various African languages (namely Akan, Igbo, and Twi),[2] Miskito, Spanish and other languages. Belizean Kriol shares similar phonology and pronunciation with other Caribbean English Creoles. Many of its words and structures are lexically and phonologically similar to English, its superstrate language. It is considered bysome linguists to be a dialect of English, as the two are mutually intelligible. About 75 to 80 percent of the population speak some Kriol and English.
Spanish has been spoken widely in Belize since the 1840s when Mestizo refugees came to Belize. It is the first language of 46 percent, and is spoken very well by a majority of Belizeans.[1]
Mayan languages such as Kekchi, Mopan and Yucatec aremother tongues to about 9% of the population

Culture of Belize
Courtesy is important to most Belizeans. It is not uncommon for Belizeans to greet each other on the street even if they have never seen each other before, or for acquaintances to spend minutes at a time chatting, oblivious to what is happening around them. Another aspect of the culture is the idea of the mystical healing and Obeah.However, there is still talk of evil shaman practices like putting "Obeah" on certain houses. This is known to be done by burying a bottle with the 'evil' under a tree close by the house.

Transportation

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Water Taxi   Caye Caulker

 13 Reviews  To/From Belize City to Caye Calker/San Pedro- take the Caye Calker Water Taxi; it's more comfortable, and I believe they stole my iPod out of mybag on the other, more uncomfortable San Pedro Belize... 
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Boat / Ferry   Belize City

 10 Reviews  If you're arriving from Ambergris Caye or Caye Caulker, you can either fly into Belize City or take the water taxi. The water taxi is cheaper and more colorful, in that you're much more likely to be... 
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3.Golf Cart   Caye Caulker

 10 Reviews  .GOLF CART ..as of today, March 2009 - the rates at M&M's are 10.00 USD for 1 HR 65.00 USD for the whole day. I can't imagine why you'd want one for the whole day, unless you have a lot of... 
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Busses   Belize City

 6 Reviews  If you are looking to head west into Guatemala, Belize City offers several buscompanies that head that way. Buses leave from the Water Taxi Station in the heart of the city. Inside the station a 2-3... 
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Flying   Caye Caulker

 8 Reviews  At the moment, pretty much the only way one can fly to Belize is to catch a connection in the US. By 2015, the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport should be able to accommodateflights from... 
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Airplane   Belize City

 8 Reviews  I'll always fly American Airlines, that's unless I don't have another choice. Flying to Belize from NYC was quite easy with American Airlines. They have many flights daily with connections in either... 
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Walking   Caye Caulker

 4 Reviews  Caye...