Discovering Belize Life

Discovering Belize Life

Belize is a unique and beautiful Central America country that some call a tropical paradise. The people of Belize live a very easy going lifestyle that is envy of many people and cultures. To lead a genuine Belize life, you must know the bit and pieces of information about the country. Belize is does wonders in calming your nerves and easing your blood pressure! First off, it is important to know the major towns of the country. The capital city is Belmopan but their largest city is Belize City. Other cities have interesting names like Crooked Tree, Orange Walk, and Big Creek. There is also the metropolis of Corozal, Dangriga, Placencia, Punta Gorda, San Ignacio which is also known as Cayo to Belizean, and San Pedro which is located on Ambergris Caye.

To get a good idea of Belize’s geography, take note that there are approximately 8 chief regions in the country. There is Ambergris Caye which is the large barrier island and there is also Caye Caulker which is the smaller barrier island. Both of them are located along the North coast. Cayo is the central region of Belize; while Toledo is the southern coastal or inland region. Belize district is the home of the largest city which has Stann Creek on the south and jutting off it is Placencia, a long island-like peninsula. Northern Belize has the coastal district of Corozal and the inland district of Orange walk.

The currency of Belize is called Belizean Dollar (BZD) and is approximately worth a half of US Dollar, depending on the inflation. It comes in denominations of 2 dollars, 5 dollars, 10 dollars, 20 dollars, 50 dollars, and 100 dollars. One Belizean dollar is coins and a 25 centavo coin is called a shilling.

The laid back atmosphere of Belize actually comes from a unique blend of nationalities. They have influences from races of Maya, Kriol, Spain, India, Chinese, Lebanon, and even Mennonites who are originally of German descent. The official language is English but there are also a lot of natives who can speak Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna (Carib) and Creole.

Belize enjoys a nice tropical weather. It rains a lot during the months of May to November, while dry season is on February to May. From June to November, a number of hurricanes visit the country and be prepared for a bit of coastal flooding, especially in the south. Spirituality Belize life is diverse in a way that it will suit many nationalities. Majority of the citizens are Catholics while a fourth of the population are Protestant (Pentecostal, Anglican, Seventh – day Adventist, Mennonite, Methodist, and Jehovah’s Witnesses). Other religions present are Taoism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam.

Crime and stress are low in Belize which also allows its people to live a very care free lifestyle. Government influence is also very low key. If you are a type A personality you probably will find Belize too laid back for your taste. The best way to enjoy Belize life is to take a vacation in Belize and discover all the benefits of Belize life.

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