Tropical paradise
Dabbling its toes in the Caribbean Sea, Belize
has more in common with its island
neighbours than with the fiery volatility of
Central America. Its history is thoroughly
coup-free. Spanish and British influences
remain: the population are English-speaking.
Creole and Mestizos ethnic groups dominate,
and this tiny country has an atmosphere so
very laid-back it's almost comatose.
