The adjective unique is somewhat abused by the global tourism trade, yet Belize seems to warrant it. an English-speaking Central American nation in the Caribbean, Belize combines natural splendor with Mayan ruins, a multi-culture society living in harmony and government determined to make the best of its assets while prserving the environment. And this heavenlly getaway is only 2 hours by fligh from the United Ststes. Tne Prime Minister Musa said " We are Americans too". Belize was British Honduras until 1973 when it changed its name, and in spite of independence. Bordered by Mexico to the Northwest and Guatemala to the West and South, the country was once also an important part of the Mayan Empire.The present population of almost 300,000 represents a rainbow of races from African to Chinese, and Spanish is quickly becoming its second language in Belize.