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Despite its location in Central America, the official language of Belize is English, making it a popular destination for tourists. Situated on the Caribbean Sea, the capital is the inland Belmopan, although the largest city is the coast-based Belize City is home to more of the 290,000 residents and where most of the East Coast and South-based flights arrive.
The country is agriculturally based, exporting high numbers of sugar, bananas and citrus fruits. However, tourism is growing, especially as divers flock to Caye Caulker and amateur historians gaze at the Mayan ruins.
While in Belize, indulge is locally cultivated shrimp and the Belikin line of beers. Rum producers include One Barrel Rum and Travelers Rum.
Discover Belize online at www.travelbelize.org.
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