Tourism
Tourists visiting the Great Blue Hole can enjoy this type of underwater activity to explore its depths.
What is scuba diving?
This is the main language spoken in Belize, making it the only country in Central America where it’s the official language.
What is English?
This person is the head of government and leads the Cabinet in Belize.
Who is the Prime Minister?
This popular Belizean dish is made with rice, beans, and coconut milk, often served with stew chicken.
What is rice and beans?
This black bird with a large colorful beak is Belize’s national bird.
What is the keel-billed toucan?
The largest rays in the world
Manta Rays
This group of people, known for their drumming and coastal villages, celebrate their day every November 19th.
Who are the Garifuna?
Belize is divided into six of these administrative areas, each with its own towns and villages.
What are districts?
These fried dough balls are often served at breakfast with beans, cheese, or eggs.
What are fry jacks?
These noisy monkeys, found in the rainforests of Belize, get their name from the loud sounds they make.
What are howler monkeys?
This ancient Maya site in western Belize, whose name means “Stone Woman,” is one of the country’s most visited ruins.
What is Xunantunich?
This colorful festival held in September features parades, music, and national pride for Belizeans.
What is the Belize Independence Day Parade?
Belize gained its independence from the United Kingdom in this year.
What is 1981?
This spicy sauce, made from habanero peppers, is found on almost every Belizean table.
What is Marie Sharp’s pepper sauce?
These large reptiles can be seen sunbathing along rivers and are known for their powerful jaws.
What are crocodiles?
This famous barrier reef off the coast of Belize is the second largest in the world.
What is the Belize Barrier Reef?
Many Belizeans speak this local form of English that blends African, English, and Caribbean influences.
What is Creole (Kriol)?
The people of Belize vote in national elections to choose these government members.
Who are the Representatives (Members of the House)?
This dish is made with ground corn, wrapped in a banana leaf, and steamed — similar to a tamale.
What is a ducunu?
These colorful birds are known for mimicking sounds and can often be kept as pets in Belize.
What are parrots (or macaws)?
Visitors who love nature often go on tours to see these loud, tree-dwelling animals in Belize’s rainforests.
What are howler monkeys?
The Belizean flag is unique in Central America because it shows people of two different skin tones holding this national symbol.
What is the national coat of arms?
The national motto of Belize — “Sub Umbra Floreo” — means this in English.
What is “Under the Shade I Flourish”?
These small, folded corn tortillas filled with beans, meat, or cheese are a popular street food in Belize.
What are tacos?
This large spotted cat is the largest wild cat in Belize and a symbol of strength.
What is the jaguar?