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Belize
Belize is a constitutional monarchy and the northernmost country in Central America. Belize has a diverse society, comprising many cultures and languages. Even though Kriol and Spanish are spoken among the population, Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official language...
Timeline of Events
1798
9.3.1798
The week long battle of St. George's Caye begins between Spain and Britain off the coast of Belize.
1981
9.21.1981
Belize is granted full independence from the United Kingdom.
2005
1.21.2005
In Belmopan, Belize, the unrest over the government's new taxes erupts into riots.