Belmopan

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Belmopan

Belmopan is the capital city of Belize. It had a population estimated at 20,000. Belmopan was constructed just to the east of the Belize River, 80 km (50 mi) inland from the former capital, the port of Belize City, after that city's near destruction by Hurricane Hattie in 1961. There are five zones around Belmopan proper: Salvapan, San Martin, Las Flores, Maya Mopan, Riviera.
The main landmarks of Belmopan are: Belmopan Parliament House, University of Belize, Belize Archaeology Museum, Asamblea Nacional, Edificio del Gobierno del Primer MInistro, Mountain View Park. Some of Belmopan's noteworthy events include presentations by the Belmopan Choral Society, the Festival of Arts for school children, and National Day activities.