Our soft-laminated folded map of Belize in the 5th edition shows: Belize 1:500 000, Belize City 1:13 000, San Ignacio & Santa Elena 1:25 000, Yucatan Peninsula 1: 2 750 000, Ambergris Caye & Caye Caulker 1:250 000, the Maya sites Altun Ha 1:3 000, Cahal Pech 1:2 500, Caracol 1:7 000, Cerros 1:4 000, El Pilar 1:8 000, Lamanai 1:9 000, Lubaantun 1:5 000, Nim Li Punit 1: 7 000, Xunantunich 1:7 000 and Belize administrative. Borch Maps are easy to fold, durable and water-repellent with a wipeable surface. Borch Maps show hotels, museums, monuments, markets, public transport, top sights and points of interest, useful statistics, conversion charts for temperatures, weights and measurements, climate charts showing temperatures, sunshine hours, precipitation and humidity, overview maps, and much more...
Known as British Honduras until about 1973, Belize is today no longer a British colony, but was granted independence in 1964. It is the only Central American country with English as its official first language, although Spanish and Belize Kriol are more widely spoken. Located in northeastern Central America, bordered by Guatemala, Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, Belize boasts more than 22,900 sq km with only approx. 370,000 inhabitants and one of the fastest growing population rates (2.2%) in the western hemisphere. Its delicious cuisine is strongly influenced by its neighbours. The country is best known for its pristine beaches, lush rainforests, wide variety of flora and fauna, balanced ecology, Mayan ruins, the largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere and exclusive luxury retreats. Locals are known as Belizeans and their economy is heavily dependent on tourism, which is growing steadily due to the many local attractions combined with the country’s progressive environmental standards. The Punta and Garifuna music will keep you fit and well entertained.
