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The Mesmerizing Tale of Belize's Name

Belize's Name

With numerous discussions circulating about the Battle of St. George’s Caye and our first settlers, as a Belizean, have you ever wondered how the country got its name “Belize”?  Many Belizeans are aware that the country was formerly known as British Honduras, then in 1973 its name was officially changed to Belize.

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