Belize City was founded as "Belize Town" in 1638 by English lumber harvesters. It had been a small Maya settlement called Holzuz. Belize Town was ideal for the English as a central … Se mere

Belize City features a tropical monsoon climate, with very warm to hot and humid conditions throughout the course of the year. The city has a lengthy wet season that runs from May … Se mere

Belize City's culture is considered similar to that of Caribbean capital cities such as St. George's, Grenada, or Georgetown, Guyana. … Se mere

Belize City is operated by a mayor-council form of government. The Belize City Council is composed of 10 councillors (generally reflecting the ten constituencies of Belize City Se mere

Belize City spreads out Mile 6 on the Western Highway and Mile 5 on the Northern Highway, at the Haulover Bridge. The city proper is usually divided into two areas: Northside, … Se mere

Belize City has more educational institutions at every level than any other city in Belize. Most city children in Belize attend high school. The only three schools that are not coed are … Se mere

The majority of working Belizeans travel to work in downtown offices or else ply their trade on the street sides. Belize City is home to branches of … Se mere