History of Belize

The first inhabitants of Belize were the Maya, whose presence on the territory since the first half of the first millennium is testified by the archaeological remains. Belize was part of an empire that extended to other areas of Central America, including Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico today.

Spanish settlers, disappointed by the lack of minerals in Belize soon neglected the region. It was the British who settled in the seventeenth century, and founded forestry. At the same time, English and French pirates pillaged the ships aground on the numerous coral reefs located along the coast.

The exploitation of the rich forest resources of the country with the assistance of slave labor, allowed Baymen (nickname for the British) pounds lucrative trade of mahogany. Spainfollowed by Guatemala,without having been claimed ever established in the territory of Belize.

In the decisive battle of St. George Cay in 1798, the Baymen and their slaves resisted the Spanish invaders, but they had to protect its territory located in the area of ​​influence of Spain, go to the Crown which in 1862, erected Belize as a colony under the name British Honduras'until 1973.

Belize gained independence in the table of the Commonwealth, in September 1981, following an agreement between Britain and Guatemala, which he renounced his claim to the country. British troops remained in place to ensure respect for the country's borders, but the normalization of relations with Guatemala were allowed to begin withdrawing in 1994.

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The sand

The most common component of sand, on the mainland and in non-tropical coasts, is silica, usually in the form of quartz. However, the composition varies according to resources and local conditions of the rock. Much of the sand found in coral reefs, for example, is ground limestone that has passed through the digestion of parrotfish. In some places there is sand containing iron, feldspar, or even plaster.

Depending on the type of rock it comes from, the sand can vary greatly in appearance. For example, the volcanic sand is black while the sandy beaches with coral reefs is usually white.

The sand is transported by wind, also called aeolian sand (possibly causing the phenomenon known as haze) and water, and deposited as beaches, dunes, dunes, and so on. In the desert, sand is the most abundant type of soil. The grain of sand is highly concentrated wind around 0.2 mm diameter particles.

Especially the children use sand to make buildings like sand castles or tunnels. The floor of the beach is sandy and wet and on the surface is dry and hot.

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Security measures to prevent accidents in the water

Today one of the most common and exciting activities that you can do with your family is visit the beach. People like to see new places and enjoy the sun and water, but sometimes, for not taking the necessary precautions, the fun can become in accidents.

Here are some recommendations for avoiding the most common accidents that occur while you are on the beach:

1. You should investigate how is the weather and temperature of the place, the water depth, waves, currents, eddies and tides.

2. Swim in areas supervised by lifeguards and specialists and respect the signal flags (red = prohibited bathroom, yellow = dangerous / caution, green = free bath)

3. Never visit or bathe in the beach alone, even more if you don’t know the place ‘cause problems may arise in the water and you're going to be alone. Remember that if you want to swim on the beaches, you have to do it across and never inwards.

4. If you are traveling with kids, you should be aware of them all the time. Remember that kids don’t measure the danger of their games because of their age.

5. If someone is at risk, ask for help from a lifeguard immediately, because these people are specialized in providing adequate assistance.

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Fishing

Whether you just want to have a little fun or you are an avid fly or sports fisherman, the right tour guide can be found on the island. Catch your supper with a part-time tour guide/fisherman or inquire at your hotel for the highly skilled fly-fishing guides who closely guard their "secret" fishing grounds. Interested in big game fish? – Several touristic places offer deep sea fishing and the country has several tournaments annually. Guided half and full day trips can be arranged. Some include a picnic on the north end of the island where the fish you catch is cooked for your lunch. Remember, come and fish at the Sunbreeze Hotel. For more information visit http://www.sunbreeze.net/

Spending time at the beach

Are you a beach lover?

There are thousands of things you can do at the beach. But there are essential things you must take when going there. For example, do not forget to bring the beach blanket or sheet, towels, an umbrella, a cabana, chairs, books and magazines, radio, and even pen and paper if you love to write poems when watching the sun and the beach. That way you will enjoy even more, being at the beach.

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Lunch at the beach

Preparing a picnic at the beach may sound complicated but it is really easy, and be sure you will have a great moment in company of your friends, your family or your loved one. If you want to do it, you have to take the following things:

· Cooler

· Ice

· Cold food

· Sandwiches

· Fruit

· Dry food

· Chips

· Cookies

· Water

· Juice

· Other beverages

· Paper towels

· Plastic dishes

· Table clothes

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Belize National Tree

The Mahogany Tree is one of the Belize’s magnificent giants of the forest. Rising straight and tall to over a hundred feet from great buttresses at the roots, it emerges above the canopy of the surrounding trees with a crown of large, shining green leaves. In the early months of the year, when the leaves fall and new red-brown growth appears, the tree can be spotted from a great distance.

The tree puts out a great flush of small whitish flowers - the blossom for dark fruits, which are pear-shaped capsules about six inches long. When the fruits mature they split into five valves, freeing large winged seeds which are carried away by the wind. They fall on the shaded protection of the forest floor and germinate to begin a new life cycle. The mahogany tree matures in 60 to 80 years.

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