About Belize “O Land of the Free By the Carib Sea”
 
Belize is the only English speaking country on the Central American mainland.  
It gained independence from Great Britain on Sept. 21, 1981.
 
map: The CIA World Factbook
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Belize: At A Glance Population: 287,730 (July 2006 est.) Nationality: Belizean(s) Ethnic groups: mestizo 48.7% Creole 24.9%, Maya 10.6% Garifuna 6.1% other 9.7% Languages: English (official), Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna (Carib), Creole