An Introduction To Belize

Belize is found in Central America, bordered byterritorial dispute with Guatemala.
the Caribbean Sea northwest of Mexico andUp to this day, the territorial dispute between the
southwest of Guatemala.two lands has not been resolved. Help for
Historymediation has been sought from the United
Between 1500 BC and 900 AD, the MayaKingdom. Record books have always stated that
civilization occupied Belize. The first EuropeanGuatemala tried to stake claims to the territory
settlers arrived only during the 16th century.of Belize. Although the dispute has not been
British settlements started pouring in by 1638.settled, both Guatemala and Belize have entered
The name Belize is believed to be a derivation ofcooperative measures to help both countries
the Spanish pronunciation of Wallace, who wasprogress.
the first pirate that established the firstHolidays for Vacation
settlement in the land. Another possibility for theNational holidays for Belize include Baron Bliss Day
origin of the name may come from the Mayancelebrated on the ninth of March; Commonwealth
word "belix" which means muddy water, pertainingDay set on every second Monday of March;
to the Belize River.Labor Day celebrated on the first of May; the
In January of 1964, what was then still known ascommemoration of The Battle of St. George's
British Honduras became the first self-governingCaye on the 10th of September; Belize National
colony of the United Kingdom. It was in June ofIndependence Day every 21st of September; Pan
1973 that the land was renamed to Belize. At thisAmerican Day on the 13th of October; Garifuna
time, it was the only colony of the UnitedSettlement Day on the 19th of November; and
Kingdom on American soil. In September of 1981,Christmas Day, celebrated in Belize and
George Price led Belize to full independence, butthroughout the world on December 25.
this was delayed until 1992, because of a