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Old River Adventure Co. |
About Belize |
Belize (formerly known as British Honduras) is the only country in Central America where English is the official language, although Spanish, Creole, Garifuna and Mayan are widely spoken. It comprises a total area of about 8867 sq miles, and is inhabited by approximately 272,945 good natured people. We even drive on the right side of the road (on occasion)! |
Some rarely known facts: * Belize is the only country whose flag has people on it. * Belize had a constitution (Burnaby's Code) before the United States. * Belize allowed women and freed slaves to vote. |
* The first recorded European settlement was established in 1638 by shipwrecked British sailors. * Belize become a vital part of the trade network with the Confederate States throughout the Civil War. |
The Old River Adventure Co. really knows the history, culture, and unforgettable sites of Belize. Experience it all fully from our up close and personal perspective. No crowded groups, no set in stone itineraries! Just an enriching, authentic, flexible contact with all our beautiful country has to offer! |
* In 1603 a Scottish pirate by the name of Peter Wallace, built a temporary base camp at the mouth of the Belize River where Belize City now stands, and built his claim to fame relieving the Spanish ships out of Panama of their precious cargoes! |
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