Belize is one of the best places to live in the world

Belize is an English speaking Caribbean country located in Central America between Guatemala and Mexico. Belize has a colorful history, it is the site for many Mayan cities until their decline in the first millennium AD. The British and Spanish also disputed in the 17th and 18th century for this country. Slightly smaller than the state of Massachusetts, Belize became a colony of the British Honduras in 1854. Disputes between the UK and Guatemala delayed until 1981, and Guatemala refused to recognize it as a new nation until 1992. Now Belize is a stable and democratic country.

Belize’s economy is dependent on tourism. This country boasts fair weather and a great deal of beaches for tourist and foreigners. People from cold places such as Europe and Canada searching for warm vacation and retiring places should consider Belize.  It is truly one of the best places to live. This country has that sub-tropical climate all year around. Belize is a young unspoiled nation which makes it a choice for people seeking vacation, retirement places or expatriate destination. Its eastside faces the Caribbean, you may even have the beach for your slow walks and morning exercises.

When you decide to come here, you won’t need “funny money” because US dollar bills are accepted all over the country. Though there is a Belize dollar that rates 2 Belize Dollar to 1 USD. There is no inheritance tax, capital gains tax and if you decide to settle in Belize, you will have a one-time opportunity to import their property duty-free. Cost of living here is also considerably lower. Once you learn your way to navigate through the countryside, you’ll find that you’re richer than you think. You may even be able to invest in a beachfront property.

Belize has been wooing people from North America and UK with hope of settlers bringing in dollars to boost their economy. Programs and incentives such as the QRP or Qualified Retired Person offers foreign would be retirees to consider their tax exemption and incentives such as quick and easy residency when they decide to make Belize their retirement place. So when you’re 45 or older, then you are qualified for QRP and better start considering this country’s offer.

Belize City also offers complete Medical and Health Care services from its wide number of Hospital, and dental and medical clinic. Serious problems are treated in a modern public hospital – the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. They only charge $17.50 per day in a hospital room, while a much more expensive private hospital - Belize Medical Associates, an affiliate of South Miami Hospital, offers 24-hour emergency room care and has specialists on staff such as those in dermatology, general surgery, gynecology/obstetrics and others.

Traveling and vacationing in Belize are mostly trouble free, yet violent crimes may happen as it can in any other parts of the world. These incidences are confined in Belize City, and it is relatively lower in other parts of the country. Common sense and good judgment should always be maintained.

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