5 Interesting Facts about Belize

1. 2/3 of the Belizean natural forest is safe from exploitation due to strict government regulation

2. It is culturally rude to greet someone by their first name when meeting them for the first time in Belize.

3. Superstition on Good Friday prevents Belizean natives from swimming in lakes or the ocean during this time for if they do it will not provide good fortune.

4. Typical Belizean lunch include tamales, meat pies, seafood, cassava or beans and fish.

5. Belize has a rare breed of howler monkey that is known as one of the top ten loudest animals in the world.