81. LatinosStep.com - Cultura*Educacion*Ritmo - Belize's Education And Culture Home Cultura belize Education and culture. Education and culture of belize.Education is compulsory for children between the ages of 5 and 14. http://www.latinosstep.com/CULTURA/belize/education.html

Advertise Here! NIKE RED BULL Link to Us ... Belize Education and Culture Education and Culture of Belize Education is compulsory for children between the ages of 5 and 14. Attendance at primary schools was near universal in 1996, but only 50 percent of secondary school-aged children were enrolled. Higher education is available at colleges in Belize City and Corozal. The literacy rate of 91 percent is one of the highest in Latin America. The Maya built breathtaking temple complexes aligned to the movement of celestial bodies. Although they remained technically a Stone Age culture, they also developed sophisticated mathematics, astronomy and calendars. The Spanish constructed some plain stone churches, but the modern architecture is predominantly British Caribbean in style. Belize is officially English-speaking, but the creoles (the largest ethnic group) speak their own colourful dialect as well as standard English. Spanish is the main language in the north and some towns in the west. You may also hear Mayan, Chinese, Mennonite German, Lebanese, Arabic, Hindi and Garifuna (the language of the Garinagu people of Stann Creek district) being spoken. The majority of Belize's population are Roman Catholics, but British influence has created a sizable and varied protestant congregation, including German Swiss Mennonites. The Mayan practice of Catholicism is a fascinating fusion of shamanist-animist and Christian ritual.

82. Central America Tourist Guides, Eco Tourism, Music, Culture - Centroamerica, Bel Essential tourist info for Central America, Panama,belize; plus music, culture, salsa and more. http://www.panamazone.com/

83. Belize Eco-Tours - Belize Vacations To Mayan Ruins, Tropical Rainforest Tours, S History culture Estimates put belize's population at about http://www.belize-ecotours.net/visitors_info1.html

x General Information and Requirements for Visitors Geography Culture Economy ... History Culture E stimates put Belize's population at about 220,000 with approximately 100,000 living in Belize City. A 1991 Population and Housing Census showed the main ethnic groups as Mestizo (43.7%), Creole (29.8%), Maya (11.1%), and Garifuna (6.6%). Each of the other ethnic groups at the time accounted for less than five percent of the population (East Indian 3.5% and Mennonite 3.1%). All the rest account for 2.2%. Ethnic groups, however, are heavily intermixed. English is the official language and the language of instruction in the schools. Spanish is also widely spoken in the northern and western districts. For many in the southern districts of Stann Creek and Toledo, the first language is Garifuna or Maya. However, most everyone speaks an English dialect, called Creole. top Economy T he economy of Belize has traditionally been based on forestry , mainly the export of logwood, mahogany and chicle. Today Belize's private enterprise economy is based primarily on agriculture with tourism and construction assuming increasing importance. In recent years there has been a resurgence in forestry.

84. Caladium Restaurant In Belmopan - Belize, Belizean & International Dining Caladium Restaurant is the ideal place for those who want to experience belizeanfood at its best while enjoying the colorful diversity of belize's culture. http://caladium.50megs.com/

Cheap Web Site Hosting Market Square - Belmopan, Tel: 08 - 22754 Open: 7:00am - 8:00pm, Mon. - Sat. History Why Choose Caladium Menu Located at the Market Square in Belmopan - the capital of Belize , the Caladium Restaurant is a premier dining area that combines quality dining service with affordable prices, comfortable air-conditioned atmosphere, and immediate access to bus stations, government offices, banks and other business places. The Caladium Restaurant is owned and operated by the Del Valle family (Frances, Selina and Tricia) and was opened on the 28 of December, 1984. It has one of the longest history as a business place in Belmopan and has been providing quality dining and affordable prices for over 16 years. The first services offered by the Caladium Restaurant were mainly traditional corn foods and local drinks. However, as the new Capital of Belmopan developed, the services of the Caladium Restaurant evolved to offer quality traditional and international meals throughout the day. Why Choose Caladium With its recent renovations, the Caladium now offers an enlarged dining area, which can accommodate 64 guests in a

85. Ministry Of Tourism, Culture, Information & Broadcasting Ministry of Tourism, culture, Information Broadcasting Overview. and Broadcastingresponsible for the management of the cultural resources of belize. http://www.belize.gov.bz/cabinet/m_espat/welcome.shtml

Overview Minister's Profile Contact Info August 29, 2000 Yabra Redevelopment Project: Phase One Complete ... Other Ministries Overview PLEASE NOTE: SOME INFORMATION MAY BE INNACURATE DUE TO THE RECENT CABINET ADJUSTMENTS. WE ARE WORKING ON THESE UPDATES, AND WILL ADJUST THIS SECTION IN THE NEAR FUTURE. DEPARTMENTS: Department of Archaeology Mr. Allan Moore Archaeological Commissioner Mission Statement: The Department of Archaeology is a department within the Ministry of Tourism, Information and Broadcasting responsible for the management of the cultural resources of Belize. The functions of the Department of Archaeology are governed by the Ancient Monuments and Antiquities Laws, hence the focus of our archaeological activities emphasizes the protection, promotion, research and the development of Belize's cultural heritage. Integral components of these efforts are the development and maintenance of archaeological and historical sites to make them accessible for tourism purposes, the establishment of National Museums, and strengthening the human resources to fully carry out our manda

86. Searchalot Directory For Society And Culture Sponsored Links. Top Regional Central America belize Society and culture(16). History (2); Personal Pages (2); Politics (2). Related Web Sites. http://www.searchalot.com/Top/Regional/CentralAmerica/Belize/SocietyandCulture/

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87. Art And Music In Belize, Central America http//pages ssnet.com/ tripm/castillo.htm. Mayan Art Museum. Maya culture~ Garcia Sisters Cayo District, belize. In the Yucateca Mayan Village http://www.peacecorner.org/art_and_music.htm

var TlxPgNm='art_and_music'; Belize Magazine Specialty Travel Archaeology Backpacking Budget Travel Ecotourism ... Opportunities Sports Birding Camping Canoe/Kayaking Caving ... Tours Display Arts Poustinia A land art retreat, an earth sculpture park, in Western Belize. The Ruiz family welcomes sculptors, retreat groups, and soul seekers. http://www.poustiniaonline.org Tanah Art Museum Garcia Sisters' Mayan slate carving gallery. Striving towards recognition for their heritage, The Garcia Sisters desire most to preserve their culture through their art. Invitations to exhibit, conduct workshops, or teach classes may be requested from the address below. www.awrem.com/tanah/

88. Radio Belize An indepth look at the now defunct Radio belize - for many decades the only radio station allowed Category Regional Central America belize News and Media...... Neither of these stations broadcast local material. Radio belize. The onlystation that actually reflects belizean culture is Radio belize. http://www.swl.net/patepluma/central/misc/belize89.html

89. History Of Belize belize Tourism Board The belize Tourism Board. A Brief History of belize.A brief history of belize can be divided in major four periods. http://www.travelbelize.org/hist.html

The Belize Tourism Board More Information about: HISTORY Belize.Net Online Tour A History of Belize Can't find what you need? Check Our Links Page SEARCH OUR SITE Or email us your questions, and we will find out what you need to know and email you back. Download our FREE Screen Saver Click Here A Brief History of Belize A brief history of Belize can be divided in major four periods. Following is a very brief synopsis of these periods. You can view a complete timeline to Belizean History HERE MAYA CIVILIZATION Archaeologists estimate that at their peak, 1 to 2 million Native Americans lived within the borders of present day Belize. Mighty cities such as Caracol, Xunantunich and Lamanai dotted the landscape, with small agricultural communities farming the land between. The Maya civilization is divided into the Pre-Classic (1000 B.C. to A.D. 300), the Classic (A.D. 300 to 900) when the civilization reached its height of development, and the Post-Classic (A.D. 1000 to 1500) when the civilization fell apart and disappeared. No one knows for certain what caused the disappearance of the Maya. Perhaps it was war, loss of faith, famine or a series of natural disasters.

90. Caribbean > Islands > Belize - PlanetRider Travel Directory tourism. Or peruse a simple lodging list, short descriptions of Belizeculture, and basic info on attractions. Only a few photos. http://www.planetrider.com/travel-guide.cfm/Destinations/Caribbean/Islands/Beliz

TRAVEL SEARCH Site Shortcuts Ten-Minute Vacations Skiing Worldwide Bargain Travel Road and Travel Maps Air Reservations Help Caribbean Islands Belize CATEGORY GUIDE: CARIBBEAN Islands General Guides Lodging Click on the link, or icon to open site in new window. BOOKS Book Search > Caribbean Islands Belize WEB SITES (rated and reviewed) Ratings Info Ease Key: 1 Balloon=Good 2 Balloons=Better 3 Balloons=Best Belize by Naturalight "The consummate guide" for Belize is impressive! Here, you'll find the answers to all your travel needs. With info on eco-travel, hotels, attractions, and a virtual tour. Do not miss the links to the Belize Zoo and Belize Audubon Society. Belize's Virtual Mall BelizeMall isn't just any mallit's huge. Beautiful photos accent great essays on everything from people to economy. Also, lots of links, a business directory, news, and weather info. Don't get stuck on Mayan Tic Tac Toe like, um, we did. Central American Sea Kayak Expedition 2000: Belize Ready for some adventure? Check out this fascinating, 5,000-mile expedition from Baja California to Columbia. Luke and Jean-Phillipe document lifestyle, culture, and stories about sea survival. Don't miss the scary "Shark Encounter" and local recipes!

91. BootsnAll.com - Paget's Belize Journal #18 Paget's belize Journal By Paget Engen October 13 Cleaning and CultureWell, the weekend did not go quite as I had planned. I got http://www.bootsnall.com/cgi-bin/gt/travelogues/paget/18.shtml

Travel Articles Members Join Us! Forums ... Paget's Website Newsletter Go ahead, sign up for any or all of BootsnAll's newsletters. Choose from daily articles, special deals or travel news from around the world. Newsletter Sign-Up (enter your e-mail) Search for RTW Air Tickets (round-the-world) Plane Tickets (round-trip and one-way) Search for Hotels Rental Cars Youth Hostels Eurail Passes ... Travel Phonecard Jump to the Articles Home Preliminary Trip It Begins A Tourist Trip Sand Crabs San Pedro ... Leaving Dangriga The Actual Stay Library Books Arrival and It's Hot! More Weather; Housing Security ... The Last Few Days Paget's Belize Journal By Paget Engen October 13: Cleaning and Culture Well, the weekend did not go quite as I had planned. I got felled by one of those lovely stranger-in-a-strange land bugs and wasn't too lively for most of it. But I did get moved. On Saturday Francine, the woman who cleans here at Naturalight and works part time at Pelican, came to help me clean up the new place. It was pretty dirty. Mostly dust and sawdust and dead bugs which a vacuum likely would have made short work of. But we didn't have a vacuum. What we had was a broom, bucket, mop, scrub brush and one rag. (Here's some advice. If you're going to live in a foreign country, take more than one rag.) We also had Joy and bleach. So we scrubbed everything up as high as we could reach and called it good. The advantage of that cement floor is you just slosh to your heart's content and then mop down the floor when you're done. I discovered that plastic-coated metal louvers are waaaay harder to wash than windows and learned how to wash screens in a shower that sort of droobles a wad of water.

92. Cultural Activities In The Stann Creek District, Belize. The village and its gentle inhabitants provide an inside look at how this ancientculture has reconciled its traditions with the demands of a modern world. http://www.stanncreek.com/act_culture.html

Can't find what you need? Check Other Links Search Our Site Or email us your questions, and we will find out what you need to know and email you back. THINGS TO DO > Cultural Activities There are a variety of cultural discoveries to be made in Stann Creek including the Maya Center at the entrance to Cockscomb. The village and its gentle inhabitants provide an inside look at how this ancient culture has reconciled its traditions with the demands of a modern world. Dangriga is great spot to spend a few days sharing the Garifuna experience. The food and drink as well as the arts, crafts and music offer an authentic taste of this unique world culture. You can take an organized tour or just spend some time walking around town and mixing with the hospitable and friendly locals. Settlement Day on November 19th, Christmas and New Year are especially good times to experience the Garifuna culture. Communities in Dangriga and Hopkins, among others, feature lively celebrations and festivals with colorful costumes and traditional music and dance. Other Activity Links Fishing Canoe/Kayak Snorkel/Dive Hike/Birding ... Beaches > Culture Maps History Attractions Activities ... Naturalight Productions Ltd.

93. Central America Tourist Guides, Eco Tourism, Music, Culture - Centroamerica, Bel Welcome to www.PanamaZone.com All about Central America! http://www.panamazone.com/header.html

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94. Archaeological Field School In Belize, Central America existed for 2500 years or more in what is now southeastern Mexico, the western sectionsof Honduras and El Salvador, and the entirety of Guatemala and belize. http://www.chss.montclair.edu/archaeology/mayaciv.html

Click to subscribe to MSUMaya the official e-mail list for the MSU Archaeological Field School in Belize. Archaeology Field School Introduction Maya Culture Study Area Field Camp ... Registration Requirements Intensive training in archaeological survey, testing and excavation, with geoarchaeology and laboratory components, conducted in the outskirts of an Ancient Maya City. Now accepting applications for the Summer of 2002. Maya Civilization Maya civilization, which is known for achievements in writing, mathematics, architecture, and astronomy existed for 2500 years or more in what is now southeastern Mexico, the western sections of Honduras and El Salvador, and the entirety of Guatemala and Belize. The majority of the buildings and artifacts found on PfB property date to the Maya Classic period, which began about A.D. 250 and ended with widespread depopulation and the collapse of most Maya communities by about A.D. 900. Maya civilization has been studied by academics and enthusiasts for more than 150 years. Today, researchers from Latin America as well as the United States, Great Britain, Germany, and France form the core of the intellectual community that is focused on discovering what remains of ancient Maya communities and explaining Prehispanic Maya social, political, economic, and religious institutions to the modern world. A carved hieroglyphic stela dated to A.D. 780

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