Belize

Flag Description Blue with a narrow red stripe along the top and the bottom edges; centered is a large white disk bearing the coat of arms; the coat of arms features a shield flanked by two workers in front of a mahogany tree with the related motto sub umbra floreo (i flourish in the shade) on a scroll at the bottom, all encircled by a green garland. Currency Belizean dollar. Astronomy Today's date is May 16, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Middle america, bordering the caribbean sea, between guatemala and mexico. Climate Tropical; very hot and humid; rainy season (may to november); dry season (february to may). Terrain Flat, swampy coastal plain; low mountains in south. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Caribbean Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Victoria Peak 1,160 m.

Nature & Science News

Evolution rolls on for Mars rover - The wheels continue to turn on Europe's billion-euro project to put a robotic rover on the Red Planet's surface.

US lists polar bear as threatened - The US lists the polar bear as a threatened species but says the decision will not affect climate change policies.

Charles urges forest logging halt - Prince Charles says halting logging in the rainforest is the single greatest solution to climate change.

Changes pinned on warming - A survey concludes that shifts in the Earth's physical and biological systems are driven by global warming.

Mars probe set for risky descent - Scientists prepare for "seven minutes of terror" as the Phoenix spacecraft attempts to land on the surface.

Europe could get own spaceship - EADS Astrium plans a variant of its space station truck, the ATV, that could fly European astronauts.

Belize

This is a map of Belize. The map illustrates the location of Belmopan and its proximity to Belize City, Big Creek, Punta Gorda, and the Caribbean Sea.

Other countries on this map include: Mexico / Guatemala / Honduras

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