6. Belize has the only known jaguar preserve in the world it is located in the cockscomb Wildlife sanctuary

7. Belize is one of the richest Mayan history locations with over 900 historic locations.

8. Belize is roughly only 180 miles long and 68 miles wide. It is a small but sparsely populated country outside the cities because of the protections it has in place for the natural wonders that are within its borders

9. Belize has such a dense population it is one of the most populous in the world for its size

10. Outside the Belize mainland is one of the world’s natural reefs known as the Belize natural reefs with 200 separate islands.

11. The waters off Belize are known to inhabit more than 400 species of subtropical fish. They are also some of the rarest varieties of fish due to them inhabiting the natural reefs off the coast.

12. Gibnut is famous cuisine in Belize it is actually a very popular rodent in Belize. Just because, it is a rodent, does not make it a delicacy. Many places serve it, and it kind of taste like tough chicken

13. One of the most popular places for home stays while traveling in Belize is in the Mayan village of Toledo

14. Belize has over 500 distinct varieties of birds more than any other country in the world

15. 2/3 of the Belizean natural forest is safe from exploitation due to strict government regulation

16. It is culturally rude to greet someone by their first name when meeting them for the first time in Belize. Always use the proper sur names names when meeting and greeting until you become familiar

17. 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

18. The national motto of Belize is “Under the Shade, I flourish”

19. Local superstition folklore includes a 3 foot evil dwarf with no thumbs. It is referred to locally as el duende, it is known to hang out in the local forest and looks for kids who try to kill the local wildlife and punishes them for their evilness.

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