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Belmopan

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Belmopan has been the capital of Belize since 1961 when the former capital was destroyed by Hurricane Hattie. Situated near the Belize river, Belmopan is home to over 12,000 people. The name Belmopan originated by the words Belize and Mopan which are both important rivers within the region.

Belmopan is home to a variety of different cultures such as Kriols, Maya, Mestizo, Garifuna as well as some Asian countries. Belmopan features a variety of activities throughout the year such as the Festival of Arts which is mainly for children and the National Day Activities.

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