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The Belize River runs 290 kilometres (180 mi) [1] through the center of Belize. It drains more than one-quarter of the country as it winds along the northern edge of the Maya Mountains to the sea just north of Belize City ( 17°32′N 88°14′W / 17.533°N 88.233°W / 17.533; -88
Rivers of Belize / rivers of Strahler orders 4 and 5 labelled / via WWF and Natural Earth base maps These are the main rivers of Belize . Belize has a total of 35 major and minor river catchments or watersheds which drain into the Caribbean Sea .
The interlocking networks of rivers, creeks, and lagoons have played a key role in the historical geography of Belize. [2] The largest and most historically important river is the Belize River, which drains more than one-quarter of the country as it winds along the northern edge of the Maya Mountains across the center of the country to the sea ...
Nr. 1) Island Capital Area (km²) Population (Census 2012 official) District 1000: Ambergris Group: San Pedro: 76.8: 13400: Inner Islands 1001: Ambergris Caye, in the far northeast, is the largest island in the country.
As the longest river that is entirely confined to Belize, it drains primarily the eastern part of the Orange Walk District during its north-northeasterly course and empties into the Chetumal Bay. The river also forms the New River Lagoon, the largest body of fresh water in Belize, just east of the Maya temples of Lamanai. [1] The New River is a ...
The Macal River is a river running through Cayo District in western Belize. Sites along the river include the ancient Mayan town of Cahal Pech and the Belize Botanic Gardens. The Macal River discharges into the Belize River. There are several tributaries to the Macal River including the following streams: Privassion, Rio On, Rio Frio, Mollejon ...
Half Moon Caye is an island and natural monument of Belize located at the southeast corner of Lighthouse Reef Atoll. [1] [2] This natural monument was the first nature reserve to have been established in Belize under the National Park Systems Act in 1981 and first marine protected area in Central America.
Belize River (5 P) M. Macal River (4 P) Mopan River (5 P) Pages in category "Rivers of Belize" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total.