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Unique Trivia About Belize 🇧🇿

Unique Trivia About Belize 🇧🇿

Where is Belize located?

Belize is located in Central America and is bordered by Mexico to the northwest, Guatemala to the west and south, and the Caribbean Sea to the east.



What is the official language of Belize?

Answer: English



What is the national animal of Belize?

Answer: Tapir



What is the second largest coral reef system in the world found along the coast of Belize?

Answer: Belize Barrier Reef



What is the name of the ancient Maya city in Belize that houses the largest known structure in Belize, Caracol?

Answer: Chiquibul National Park



What dish, made with stewed conch, lobster, and other seafood, is considered the national dish of Belize?

Answer: Sere



How many districts does Belize have?

Answer: Six



What is the highest point in Belize?

Answer: Victoria Peak (3,678 feet)



What is the currency of Belize?

Answer: Belize Dollar (BZD)



Which two countries does Belize share its land borders with?

Answer: Mexico and Guatemala



What is the motto of Belize?

Answer: "That the People Arise in Peace and Harmony."



What is the name of the only jaguar rehabilitation center in Belize?

Answer: Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary



What is the largest cave system in Belize, with over 50 miles of explored tunnels?

Answer: Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave)



What is the name of the capital of Belize?

Answer: Belmopan



Which Mayan civilization played a dominant role in Belize's history?

Answer: Maya civilization



What is the name of the largest island in Belize?

Answer: Ambergris Caye



What is the traditional Garifuna dance performed at festivals in Belize?

Answer: Punta



What type of climate does Belize have?

Answer: Tropical, with a rainy season from June to November



What is the official religion of Belize?

Answer: None (Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the Constitution)



What is the name of the world's longest underground river system found in Belize?

Answer: Sac Actun System



What is the name of the blue hole, a popular diving spot, located off the coast of Belize?

Answer: The Great Blue Hole



What is the national flower of Belize?

Answer: Black orchid



What is the national tree of Belize?

Answer: Mahogany



What is the name of the largest marine reserve in Belize?

Answer: Hol Chan Marine Reserve



What is the traditional Creole drink made with fermented corn and spices?

Answer: Gibnut



What is the name of the ancient Maya site in Belize known for its intricate carvings and stelae?

Answer: Lubaantun



What is the traditional Garifuna dish made with mashed plantains and seafood?

Answer: Hudutu



What is the name of the popular festival held in Belize City every September to celebrate Belize's independence?

Answer: Carnival



What is the traditional Mestizo dish made with ground corn tortillas filled with meat and vegetables?

Answer: Salbutes



What is the name of the largest freshwater lake in Belize?

Answer: Lagoons of Cayo



What is the national bird of Belize?

Answer: Keel-billed toucan