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Communities and Cultures Clustered by Districts

interest are Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, Silk Grass Creek Road, and Mountain Pine Ridge. Wildlife is a little more difficult to view, especially the jaguar. Most animals see, smell, hear, or feel a human long before the human is aware that an ani- mal is nearby. However, the Belize Zoo is a good place to be sure of seeing local exotic animals. A Borrowed Cuisine Belize has never really developed a

Did You Know?

These are the official holidays in Belize. • January 1—New Year’s Day • March/April—Good Friday, Easter • May 1—Labor Day • May 24—Commonwealth Day • September 10—St. George’s Caye Day • September 21—Independence Day • October 12—Columbus Day • November 19—Garifuna Settlement Day • December 25—Christmas Day • December 26—Boxing Day

national cuisine. Its cooking borrows elements from Britain, the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The traditional staples are rice and beans. These are often eaten with chicken, pork, beef, fish, or vegetables. Coconut milk and fried plantain add a tropical flavor. Exotic traditional foods include armadillo, venison, and fried paca, a small rodent similar to a guinea pig.

TEXT-DEPENDENT QUESTIONS 1. How deep is the Blue Hole? How was it formed? 2. What is the southernmost district in Belize?