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Country Quiz: Belize ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฟ

Situated in Central America (N. America); this is the territorial nation of Belize ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฟ Instead of having knowledge of a few countries - Why not all of them?
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/belize/
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-18724590
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Last updated: November 10, 2023
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History
16-17th century, this European country initially arrives, but comes up short with any successful settlements or religious conversions (eventually they would end up ruling the area)
Spain
In 1859, Guatemala (now independent) and the new settlers sign a border treaty, and a few years later, Belize would officially become a crown colony of this country
United Kingdom
In the 1930s, the city of Belize City (capital at the time) was destroyed by this natural disaster
Hurricane
In 1973, the country's former name, _______ ________, was replaced with Belize
British Honduras
Independence
1981
Society
Language
English
Nationality
Belizean
Main Religion
Christianity
National Animal
Baird's Tapir
National Sport
Football
National Dish
Rice and Beans
Geography
Capital
Belmopan
Second-Largest City
San Ignacio
Biggest City
Belize City
Bordering Seas
Caribbean sea
Bordering Oceans
Atlantic ocean
Climate
Tropical
Time zones
1 (UTC-1)
Bordering Countries
Guatemala
Mexico
Politics
State-Condition
Monarchy
Type of Government
Constitutional
Unitary
Founding Father and Most Famous Leader
George Cadle Price
Economy
Currency
Dollar
Main Economic Sector
Tertiary / Service
1 Comments
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Level 77
Nov 10, 2023
Wasn't the previous name of the country British Honduras?