Belizean Studies Lecture Notes

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering geography, key historical details, former names, capital city changes, and regional connections of Belize.

Geographically, Belize is located in Central America, but historically, politically, and culturally, it is deeply tied to the __________.

Caribbean

Belize was formerly known as __________ until it changed its name to Belize in 1973.

British Handrus

British Handrus changed its name to Belize in the year __________.

1973

The capital of Belize is __________.

Belmopan

Belmopan became the capital of Belize after Hurricane Hattie destroyed __________.

Belize city

Hurricane Hattie destroyed Belize city in the year __________.

1970

Belize is located on the East of the Central America isthmus and borders __________ to the North.

Mexico

Belize borders __________ to the West and south.

Guatemal

Belize's entire eastern border faces the __________.

Caribean Sea

Belize is the only __________ speaking country in Central America.

English

Belize is the only English speaking country in Central America because it was colonized by the __________.

British