From the Book - [Second edition].
From the Book - First edition.
GEOGRAPHY Neighbors and features Regional differences Tropical weather Flora and fauna Two capitals?
HISTORY Who were the Maya? Europeans arrive Gaining independence Ongoing conflict
GOVERNMENT How it works Defense Political allegiances The Belize flag A political giant Key happenings today
ECONOMY Farming From the sea Foreign visitors Money, drugs, and people Import/export Getting around Communications Energy usage
ENVIRONMENT Protecting wildlife Water usage Paradise pollution Protecting the forest Waste mitigation Sewage The process of recycling Threatened species Refuges for animals
BELIZEANS Creoles Mestizos The Maya Garifuna East Indians Mennonites Diverse is the word Well-known faces of history
LIFESTYLE Off the coast Families Emigration Urban vs. rural Schooling Health care Shelter
RELIGIONS Christians Mennonite beliefs Rastas The Garifuna belief system Folk tales
LANGUAGE Creole English Spanish Other tongues Linguistic evolution Oral tradition
ARTS Influences Literature Differing arts Punta, breakdown, and modern music Handmade crafts
LEISURE Olden-day leisure in Belize Fun From airwaves to cable Life online Sports and games Beaches
FESTIVALS National celebrations Fairs and competitions Local celebrations Carnival National Heroes and Benefactors Day Easter Celebrating cashews St. George's Caye Day Celebrating the Garifuna Christmas traditions
FOOD Daily meals Mixing it up Spices and herbs Liquid refreshments