Belize

By: Abby & Taryian

B is for BuildingsWhat building( monument,

statue, or structure )?

1. Village Moon 394ft.

2. Village Sun 394ft.

3. Manvel Pinto da Silva 328ft.

4.Privilège Residence 213ft.

D is for DressWhat clothing is typical of

this culture?

Men- business clothing for men is a short-sleeved cotton shirt and trousers of light weight fabric.

Ties are rarely worn. Women- generally wear simple cotton

dresses.

Miss Belize

J is for Job

Many Creoles seek higher paying work

outside of the country and send money home.

How does the average person make a living?

L is for LanguageWhat language do people speak?

80% English;

60% Spanish;

local Creole

Q is for QualityRate the average persons health and happiness.

Belize has the highest HIV rate in Central America.

85% of people believe society is

meritocratic. 45.4% of people feel

personal safety. 19.3% of people

find others trustworthy.

R is for ReligionWhat are the religious beliefs and values?

What traditional holidays, festivals, ceremonies?

Roman Catholicism 62%, various Protestant

denominations 30%, some holidays are

Baron Bliss March 9, Easter Monday March or April,

Garifuna day Nov. 19, Boxing Day Dec.

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U is for Urban or RuralDo most people live in the city or the

countryside?

Rural has the

most area in Belize

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Capital:Belmopan

Continent:South AmericaPopulatio

n:2010-344,700