Sunday, September 9, 2012
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THE BELIZE TIMES
CELEBRATING OUR JEWEL A Blip Back in Time...
Across 2. They took up the occupation of becoming ________ cutters. 4. Which country was England at odds with in claiming Belize (British Honduras) as its colony? 6. The pirates established Burnaby’s ________ to act as guidelines governing their behaviour.
Use the answers given in the box to try to solve the crossword.
Down 1. Belize (British Honduras) was often referred to as the _____________ Coast. 3. Belize (British Honduras) was once a protectorate of which Caribbean country? 5. The first British settlers to live in Belize (British Honduras) were originally ___________. Pirates Logwood Mosquito Spain Jamaica Code
ALL IN THE NUMBERS! Which is the largest city/town in Belize? It isn’t by land size we are talking about the number of people. Can you match these cities and towns to their population numbers?
San Ignacio(town) Punta Gorda belmopan Corozal (Town) BELIZE CITY orange walk (town) dangriga 61, 461
16, 977
15,298
13,381
9,871
9,096
5,026
Answers: San Ignacio (town) 16, 977; Punta Gorda 5,026; Belmopan 13, 381; Corozal (town) 9,871; Belize City 61, 461; Orange Walk (town) 15, 298; Dangriga 9,096
KRIOL LINGO
Match the Kriol words to their English translation…
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