The flag of Belize features a seal depicting the Coat of Arms, granted by the UK in 1907, which is has tools from the timber industry that began the first interest and settlements in Belize, then British Honduras.
Two men, one of Mestizo origin and one of African heritage stand to represent the diverse ethnic groups in the country.  The leaves of the mahogany tree circle them, while the words Sub Umbra Floreo appear on a sash below their feet,  meaning "I flourish in the shade." The colors of the flag are pulled from the found political parties of the country. 
  The Belizian flag is the only flag of an independent country to depict humans.

Placencia is quickly becoming a hot spot for tourists and for good reason.  This long peninsula, has some of the finest hotels and best bars and restaurants in the whole country.  Along with that, the beach that runs miles along the Caribbean Sea, is declared wholly public and is open to anyone, even in front of those luxury hotels.
Placencia is also a great jump off point for exploring the cayes (small islands or keys) that lie off shore along the barrier reef.  These cayes and reefs are a less visited than those north toward Ambergris Caye.

In the southern state of Toledo, several countries are collaborating to build a new leg of the Trans-American Highway.  Just past the small town of San Antonio, close to Guatemala, the highway is slicing through the rainforest at an alarming rate.
   One hidden gem, that remains, right in the shadow of the highway construction is this great swimming hole.  

Belize