Belize City

Belize City is the largest city in the Central American nation of Belize.

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Central America - Belize

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According to the 2000 census, the city had a population of 49,040; unofficial estimates place the population at 60,000 or more people. It is located at the mouth of the Belize River on the coast of the Caribbean Sea. Belize City is the nation's principal port. It is the financial and industrial hub of the nation. Several crusie ships drop off anchor outside the port and are tended by local citizens. It was the capital of British Honduras and Belize until the government was moved to the new capital of Belmopan in 1970. It is the district capital of Belize District. Belize City was founded (originally as "Belize Town") in the mid 17th century by British lumber harvesters.

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2000 - Caribbean Sea - Anchor - Belmopan - 1970 - Belize District - 17th century - British

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It is served by Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport, which is located in Ladyville, northwest of Belize City.

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Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport - Ladyville

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