Belize Definition–noun | 1. | Formerly, British Honduras. a parliamentary democracy in N Central America: a former British crown colony; gained independence 1981. 224,663; 8867 sq. mi. (22,966 sq. km). Capital: Belmopan. | | 2. | Also called Belize City. a seaport in and the main city of Belize. 50,000. | | 3. | a river flowing NE through Belize to the Gulf of Honduras. 18
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City Definition–noun, plural cit⋅ies. | 1. | a large or important town. | | 2. | (in the U.S.) an incorporated municipality, usually governed by a mayor and a board of aldermen or councilmen. | | 3. | the inhabitants of a city collectively: The entire city is mourning his death. | | 4. | (in Canada) a municipality of high rank, usually based on population. | | 5. | (in Great Britain) a borough, usually the seat of a bishop, upon which the dignity of the title has been conferred by the crown. | | 6. | the City, | a. | the major metropolitan center of a region; downtown: I'm going to the City to buy clothes and see a show. | | b. | the commercial and financial area of London, England. | | | 8. | (often initial capital letter ) Slang. a place, person, or situation having certain features or characteristics (used in combination): The party last night was Action City. That guy is dull city. | |
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Channel 5 Belize - Found Nov. 12, 2008
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Amandala Online - Found Nov. 7, 2008
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Teaching people of Belize how to save lives rewarding for three ...
Edmonton Journal - Found Nov. 15, 2008
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Channel 5 Belize - Found Nov. 3, 2008
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PC Today - Found Oct. 17, 2008
For travelers interested in a less crowded destination, Belize City is one place to escape.
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Ministry of Finance assists Belize City Council
Government of Belize - Found Oct. 14, 2008
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Weekend fires in Belize City and San Pedro
Channel 5 Belize - Found Oct. 7, 2008
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Embattled Belize City mayor victorious in weekend convention
Caribbean Net News - Found Oct. 7, 2008
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Belize City mayor asked to return unauthorised salary
Caribbean Net News - Found Oct. 6, 2008
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