41. Belize - History & Culture Call us on (UK) 0207 407 1478 to speak to one of our experienced travel advisors. You can also make an enquiry online. Sign up to our email newsletter for our latest news and http://www.selectlatinamerica.co.uk/destinations/belize/history

Search site: Home Destinations Tours Cruises ... Contact You are here: Home Destinations Belize Belize Overview Tailor-made tours Small group tours Highlights ... Other resources Call us on (UK) to speak to one of our experienced travel advisors. You can also make an enquiry online Sign up to our email newsletter for our latest news and special offers. History The first inhabitants of Belize were the Maya and Caribe Indians. Belize was a part of the great Mayan empire which stretched through Guatemala, southern Mexico and parts of Honduras and El Salvador. Though the history of the Maya can be traced back for over 4000 years, the Classic period of more advanced Mayan civilization began around the 3 rd century AD and reached its height between the 6 th and 8 th centuries. By the 14 th century it was in serious decline. When the Spanish arrived in the 16 th century, many of the Mayan cities were deserted. The Spanish th century. When piracy became passé, many of the pirates began working in the logging trade. Belize was British by tradition and sympathy by the time that a British force routed the Spanish armada off St George's Caye in 1798, delivering Belize from Spanish rule. In 1862, Great Britain declared Belize to be the colony of

42. Belize/History - Discussion And Encyclopedia Article. Who Is Belize/History? Wha Belize/History. Discussion about Belize/History. Ecyclopedia or dictionary article about Belize/History. http://www.knowledgerush.com/kr/encyclopedia/Belize/History/

43. Overview Of Belize: History, Culture, Food, Religion, And Language Take a look at this overview of Belize history, culture, foods, religion, and language before your trip. http://www.adventure-life.com/articles/belize-history-906/

Sign-in Create Account Call us: Customize a Tour Request a Catalog Contact us Home Articles History and Culture of Belize History and Culture of Belize History The first inhabitants in what is now Belize who developed a succinct culture were the Maya. Belize was an important part in the great Mayan Empire. The Maya Empire was possibly the most sophisticated civilization in the ancient Americas. Including modern day southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, and Honduras, the Mayas reached their peak in the 6th, 7th, and 8th centuries AD. However, by the 14TH Century this once great civilization mysteriously declined. By the time the Spanish arrived in the 16TH Century, Maya presence was barely felt. Even though the Spanish ruled Belize since their arrival in the new world, they were never able to truly control the area. For them, Belize was a backwater, good only for cutting dye wood. This lack of control eventually allowed for pirates from England and Scotland to come in and find sanctuary during the 17th century. When pirating became a less popular profession, these former buccaneers turned to cutting log wood in the rich tropical forests of Belize. From the outset of Colonization, Belize's roots were more British than Spanish. Britain gained full control from Spain in 1798, when they defeated the Spanish Armada off St. George's Caye. While the United States was embroiled in Civil War, Great Britain declared Belize to be the colony of British Honduras, against the terms of the Monroe Doctrine.

44. Belize History Archaeologists have determined that the Maya settled in Belize as early as 1500 BC. Their civilization reached its height between AD 250 and 900 descendants of the Maya http://www.seakunga.com/belize/belizehistory.htm

Home Page SeaKunga Base Company Tours Belize ... Belize History Quick Links Website Translation Return to Main Site Click Here... Belize Tours Click Here... Cuban Tours Click Here... Panama Tours Click Here... Download Our Brochures Click Here... Book Your Tour Click Here... Contact Us By Email Click Here... or call our toll free number Belize History Archaeologists have determined that the Maya settled in Belize as early as 1500 BC. Their civilization reached its height between AD 250 and 900 - descendants of the Maya continue to live in Belize today. The Spanish claimed Central America along with the rest of their New World possessions, but they didn't settle the area that would become Belize . The first sustained European presence came instead from British buccaneers and shipwrecked British sailors, who soon realized that Belize 's forests of mahogany were a valuable commodity. Slaves were brought in to harvest the timber, and the Baymen - as the British settlers were known - began to extract a tidy profit from the jungle. Spain continued to claim the area, however, and the decisive battle between the Spanish and British was fought September 10 1798 , off St. George's Caye. The British won and continued to rule the area despite advances by Mexico and Guatemala in the 1820s. The settlement became known as British Honduras , though it wasn't until 1862 that it officially became a British colony. In 1973 the name was changed to Belize , and on 21 September 1981 , the country declared its independence from Britain .

45. Belize : Belize (History) Early History. Before the arrival of the first Europeans, this was the land of the ancient Mayas. Although most people think of Mexico's Mayan cities in the http://www.frommers.com/destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=3284&catID=3

46. Belize History, Belize Vacation Belize History,, Belize Food, Vegetarian Food,vegan, or gluten intolerant, A Living Harmony, Belize Retirement, Museum, Nature Trail, Edible Garden, Butterfly, Green Iguana, Belize http://www.belizeasia.com/BelizeHistory.html

Home Belize Tours Accommodation Vegetarian Tour ... Museum Orchid Eco-Village Tropical Eco-Sustainability Experience Tropical Eco-Learning at your Door-Step Relaxation with Eco-Learning Search Belize Vacations Eco-Village Tour First Night Belize 2 Night 3 Day Inland ... 14 Day Belize Vacation 28 Day Belize Experience Belize Belize History Belize Geography Belize Economy ... Emigration, immigrati on Language Religion Holidays National symbols ... Belize Map Facilities Eco-Village Hotel Orchid Garden Restaurant Gift-Shop Eco-Museum Museum Artistry Edible Garden Nature Sanctuary Eco-Village Why Belize Proximity: About 2 hours flight from Houston, or Miami, you are not far from home Easy Communication and comprehension: English is the official language. No need to spend some of your time getting up to speed in the language. Tropical Environment: Squarely located in the tropics, Belize offers a tropical environment that is distinctly different from anything existing in North America. You will get exposed to unfamiliar flora, fauna, agriculture, foods and any other form of human expression that is environment-dependent.

47. Commonwealth Secretariat - History www.thecommonwealth.org offers access to a variety of information for everyone including serious researchers, academics, institutions, governments or the average visitor. The http://www.thecommonwealth.org/YearbookInternal/145148/history/

48. Belize History Read a brief history of the Caribbean country of Belize Belize is a central American country yet is still considered to form part of the Caribbean. http://www.islandflave.com/caribbean-history/586-belize-history

Home Lifestyle Personals Caribbean Carnival ... Directory Sponsors Caribbean History Anguilla History Aruba History Bahamas History Barbados History ... Caribbean History Belize History Belize History Email this page to a friend. Belize is a central American country yet is still considered to form part of the Caribbean. Like many other parts of the Caribbean, Belize has Elizabeth II as its official monarch and English as it's official language. There are many other languages spoken in Belize and this has its huge diversity and the Belize history to thank for this. Belize History: Early Inhabitants The first civilization in Belize was the Maya civilization that inhabited the country as far back as 1000 B.C. There is evidence that this was a civilization adept in farming. This civilization lasted until the Spanish explorers turned up and they certainly found their differences with the Spanish. In an almost allergic reaction, the indigenous people were affected by diseases caught by the Spanish and their resistance thus faltered. They were left weakened and the Spanish eventually conquered Belize. The Spanish quickly established churches and had the intention of controlling Belize. Although there were a great number of attempts to unsettle the Spanish from pirates and natives, their control was fully restored in 1707. All this fuss was certainly noticeable and the British became interested in the area for themselves.

49. Belize History & Government Belize history and government information. Belize history began with the Mayans. The Mayan civilization spread into the area of Belize between 1500 BC and AD 300 and http://www.pacificcoasttravelinfo.com/belizehistory.asp

Pacific Coast Travel Information United States Canada Mexico Central America ... Embassy Guide Belize History Belize Attractions Ambergris Caye Real Estate ... Contact Belize history began with the Mayans. The Mayan civilization spread into the area of Belize between 1500 BC and AD 300 and flourished until about AD 1200. Several major archeological sitesnotably Caracol, Lamanai, Lubaantun, Altun Ha, and Xunantunichreflect the advanced civilization and much denser population of that period. European contact began in 1502 when Christopher Columbus sailed along the coast. The first recorded European settlement was established by shipwrecked English seamen in 1638. Over the next 150 years, more English settlements were established. This period also was marked by piracy, indiscriminate logging, and sporadic attacks by Indians and neighboring Spanish settlements. Great Britain first sent an official representative to the area in the late 18th century, but Belize was not formally termed the "Colony of British Honduras" until 1840. It became a crown colony in 1862. Subsequently, several constitutional changes were enacted to expand representative government. Full internal self-government under a ministerial system was granted in January 1964. The official name of the territory was changed from British Honduras to Belize in June 1973, and full independence was granted on September 21, 1981. Belize is a parliamentary democracy based on the Westminster model and is a member of the Commonwealth. Queen Elizabeth II is head of state and is represented in the country by Governor General Dr. Colville N. Young, Sr., a Belizean and Belize's second governor general. The primary executive organ of government is the cabinet, led by a prime minister (head of government). Cabinet ministers are members of the majority political party in parliament and usually hold elected seats in the National Assembly concurrently with their cabinet positions.

50. Belize: History - TripAdvisor Inside Belize History Before you visit Belize, visit TripAdvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g291959-s203/Belize:History.html

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