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With a population of around 20,000, Belmopan became the capital in 1970 after Hurricane Hattie devastated the former capital, Belize City. Its compact size offers a quiet, administrative atmosphere, surrounded by lush rainforest.
Unlike its Spanish-speaking neighbors, Belize's history as a former British colony (British Honduras) solidified English as its primary tongue. This makes it a particularly accessible destination for many English-speaking travelers.
