The small nation of Belize has long been separated from its Central American neighbors by history, language and culture. Formerly a British colony, this English-speaking country has traditionally looked towards the Caribbean islands rather than Central America for its economic and political links. Yet Belize's enclave status is increasingly a thing of the past, as trade, cross-border migration and a booming eco-tourism industry break down old barriers and put pressure on the country's social structures and natural resources. As Belize's agricultural mainstays face an uncertain future, the country has opted for green tourism and service industries as economic alternatives. Beaches, coral reefs and the rainforest are now at the forefront of the Belizean economy, a development with serious implications for the country's environment and indigenous communities. Belize in Focus is an authoritative and up-to-date guide to this spectacular country. It explores the land, history and politics, economy, society and people, culture and environment, and includes tips on where to go and what to see.
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The book was just "so so". It was a little out-dated but it was rather cheap. Delivery was fast.
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It's good to read these details of the People, Politics and Culture, as the author subtitles it.
The "Adapter Kit Belize" was read more thoroughly and had more useful details before we made our first trip to the country.
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Belize has always struggled to find its own national identity. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Belize City, Central America, Punta Gorda, George Price, European Union, James Beveridge, Belize River, Caye Caulker, Lighthouse Reef, San Pedro, Southern Highway, Crooked Tree, Dangriga Town, George's Caye, Mountain Pine Ridge, Caste War, Cayo District, Executive Council, Hurricane Mitch, Northern Highway, People's United Party, Southern Cayes, Turneffe Islands, Barry Bowen, Corozal Town New!
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Belize has always struggled to find its own national identity. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
milpa farmers, banana industries, banana industry Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Belize City, Central America, Punta Gorda, George Price, European Union, James Beveridge, Belize River, Caye Caulker, Lighthouse Reef, San Pedro, Southern Highway, Crooked Tree, Dangriga Town, George's Caye, Mountain Pine Ridge, Caste War, Cayo District, Executive Council, Hurricane Mitch, Northern Highway, People's United Party, Southern Cayes, Turneffe Islands, Barry Bowen, Corozal Town New!
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- Pataki full: Seven Belizean short stories by Colville N Young on page 91
- Beka Lamb (Caribbean Writers Series) by Zee Edgell on page 91
- In Times Like These (Caribbean Writers Series) by Zee Edgell on page 91
- Short Stories by Sherwood Anderson on page 91
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