Belize Logistics

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The history of Belize dates back thousands of years. The official name of the territory was changed from British Honduras to Belize in June 1973.

“The current government of Belize took form when they declared their independence in 1981. This government is headed by the Queen of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II, who is acting head of state. The Queen is represented by a Governor General due to her having to reside in Great Britain. The Governor General is the true authority in power; however, he does not officially run the government that is led by the Prime Minister and his cabinet. Currently in the Senate there are 12 members, plus the President of the Senate. The Governor General appoints 6 senators on advice of the Prime Minister, 3 on advice of the leader of the opposition, one member on the advice of the Belize Council of Churches and Evangelical Association of Churches and two other members from two separate organizations.” (http://www.islandflave.com/caribbean-politics/615-belize-politics)

“Belize has a public-private economy with tourism as the number one foreign exchange earner followed by exports of marine products, citrus, sugar, bananas, and garments. Agriculture currently provides some 71% of the country's total foreign exchange earnings, and employs approximately 29% of the total labour force. Belize has a viable fishing industry. Belize's fisheries are exploited for commercial, as well as for subsistence purposes, and are one of the most heavily exploited natural resources. In an effort to maximize the benefits obtained from the fishing industry, while ensuring its long-term viability, fisheries managers are promoting an expansion in production through diversification of this resource base. Belize's fishin...

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http://articles.cnn.com/2006-11-30/travel/if.you.go_1_belizean-belikin-beer-dos?_s=PM:TRAVEL

http://www.customs.gov.bz/traveller.html

http://belize-guide.info/travel.basics/customs/

http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/report_rapport-eng.asp?id=29000

http://www.belizefirst.com/MoneyandBankinginBelize.htm

http://gocentralamerica.about.com/od/belizeguide/p/BelizeSafety.htm

http://www.paradisepath.com/belize_safety.htm

http://www.belizedistrict.com/tips.html#safety

http://belize.com/medical-care-in-belize.html

http://www.guidetobelize.info/en/yellow-pages/belize-health-care-medical-current-guide.shtml

http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/north-central-america/belize

http://www.islandflave.com/caribbean-politics/615-belize-politics

http://www.islandflave.com/caribbean-politics/615-belize-politics

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