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November 22, 2006 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC/BETT R Passport Destination: Belize Packing Round 1. Belize is famous for its barrier reef that is fringed with small islands that are called CAYES . 2. The capital of Belize is BELMOPAN . 3 The official language of Belize is ENGLISH . 4. Belize encompasses over 400 offshore islands of which AMBERGRIS CAYE is the largest. 5. Archeology buffs will enjoy the many ancient MAYA ruins scattered across Belize. 6. Which of these national parks in Belize is named for a tree that grows there? GUANACASTE Picture: very blue water in the round Departure Round 1. This Mestizo dish is fried corn tortillas with chicken, tomatoes, onions and peppers. SALBUTES 2. Every November 19 Belizeans celebrate GARIFUNA SETTLEMENT DAY with parades and traditional dancing. 3. Although this 1986 Harrison Ford movie is set in Honduras, it was set in Belize. THE MOSQUITO COAST 4. The southern end of Belize is dominated by the MAYA Mountains. 5. "La ruta Maya" is a grueling four-day CANOE race held in early March. Picture: tall tower with "button" top (looks like the Stratosphere Tower) On Tour 1. Belize was known as BRITISH HONDURAS until 1973. 2. Green Hills BUTTERFLY Ranch is the largest of its kind in Belize. 3. Caving enthusiasts will enjoy this "Cave of the Crystal Sepulchre". ACTUN TUNICHIL MUKNAL 4. Which of these creatures found in Belize is the county`s national animal? TAPIR 5. The spicy hot sauce created by MARIE SHARP is a popular Belize souvenir. 6. Turneffe, Lighthouse and GLOVER'S are the names of Belize's three atolls. 7. This Mayan site boasts the largest classic structure in Belize. LAMANAI Picture: Belize flag 8. This town is home to Hawksworth Bridge, the only suspension bridge in Belize. SAN IGNACIO 9. The Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary has the largest concentration of JAGUARS . 10. Belikin, billed as the national drink, is a kind of BEER . 11. The brave can snorkel alongside nurse sharks and stingrays at the HOL CHAN Marine Reserve. 12. These largest flying birds of the Americas can be seen at the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary. JABIRU STORKS Bonus Question One Excavations are ongoing at the Mayan ruins of CARACOL , which was once home to 200,000 people. Bonus Question Two Where on the map of Belize is Belize City found? Area 2 Picture: toucan Slide Show 1. At over 1,000-feet across the BLUE HOLE is the opening to what was a dry cave in the ice age. 2. Fort GEORGE Lighthouse stands guard at the entrance to the harbor at Belize City. 3. A MAHOGANY tree is in the middle of Belize`s national flag. 4. The colorful KEEL BILLED Toucan is the national bird of Belize. Clues for next destination: Billings Badlands Theodore Roosevelt National Park Mt. Rushmore |