What is the racial makeup of Belize?
According to the Belize Population 2000 Census, the distribution of the population of Belizeans is as follows: Mestizo/Spanish – 48.7%; Creole – 24.9%; Maya – 10.6%; Garifuna – 6.1%; Black African – 0.3%; Mennonite – 3.6%; East Indian – 3.0%; Other ̵ ...
- What is Garifuna Settlement Day?
On November 19th the celebrations commence to mark the arrival of the first Garifuna to Belize in 1832. The festival marks the arrival of the Garifuna people to Dangriga. A mixture of African music and religion with native Carib language and traditions blends into a vibrant, tasty, stimulating e ...
- What can you tell me about the history of Ambergris Caye and San Pedro?
The largest of the 200 plus islands of Belize, Ambergris Caye (Am-BURR-jis Key) is a twenty five mile long island made up of three main areas. Mangrove swamps, lagoons, and sand. European contact with Ambergris Caye settlers is documented from 1508. At that time, the area was populated by the M ...
- What can you tell me about Belize History?
The largest of the 200 plus islands of Belize, Ambergris Caye (Am-BURR-jis Key) is a twenty five mile long island made up of three main areas. Mangrove swamps, lagoons, and sand. European contact with Ambergris Caye settlers is documented from 1508. At that time, the area was populated by the M ...
- What can you tell me about Maya History in Belize?
The Maya past, present and future are an important part of the Belize experience. This history of the Maya continues today in over half the population of Ambergris Caye. To the people here on the island, this is more than a series of memories carved in limestone or glazed on pottery. A majority ...
