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In the America's with David Yetman
Reefs, Ruins & Revivals: Belize's Melting Pot
Season 4
Episode 401
Belize has a decidedly different history and culture from the rest of Central America, with its British ancestry and deep historical connections among its many residents of Mayan ancestry and is proud of its African roots among the Garifuna people. Belize also has world-class archaeological sites, vast tracts of intact rainforest, and some of the world's richest marine treasures.
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