The first settlers in Belize were English Puritans, setting up trading posts along the coast of Belize. Various bands of ship-wrecked sailors, buccaneers, and pirates established permanent bases in Belize, harassing the Spanish galleons carrying gold, silver, and hardwoods from Central America to Europe. It wasn't long before logging became the dominant occupation.
Belize became independent on Sept. 21, 1981. But Guatemala, which had made claims on the territory since the 1800s, refused to recognize it. British troops remained in the country to defend it. Although the dispute between Guatemala and Great Britain remained unresolved, Guatemala recognized Belize's sovereignty in Sept. 1991. Guatemala, however, still claims more than half of Belize’s territory.
In the arrangements to get a sovereign country, the country's fathers decided to make some procedure to choose the nation's banner and national images. All images were chosen by the two noteworthy political gatherings the Peoples United Party and the United Democratic Party.
The red, white and blue Belize Flag is an image of the solidarity of the country. Before Independence, the People's United Party proposed a blue banner with the Coat of Arms in a white circle. Due to the close relationship of the banner with this party, public opinions were divided regarding the flag.
The United Democratic Party did not propose a banner but rather required a banner that could rally all natives, paying little mind to their political alliance. As an outcome, the bi-factional National Symbols Committee welcomed residents to submit outlines for a National Flag.
The design selected by the Committee is a royal blue flag with one horizontal red stripe at the top, one at the bottom, and a white circle with the Coat of Arms in the centre. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize for the future.
Belize became independent on Sept. 21, 1981. But Guatemala, which had made claims on the territory since the 1800s, refused to recognize it. British troops remained in the country to defend it. Although the dispute between Guatemala and Great Britain remained unresolved, Guatemala recognized Belize's sovereignty in Sept. 1991. Guatemala, however, still claims more than half of Belize’s territory.
In the arrangements to get a sovereign country, the country's fathers decided to make some procedure to choose the nation's banner and national images. All images were chosen by the two noteworthy political gatherings the Peoples United Party and the United Democratic Party.
The red, white and blue Belize Flag is an image of the solidarity of the country. Before Independence, the People's United Party proposed a blue banner with the Coat of Arms in a white circle. Due to the close relationship of the banner with this party, public opinions were divided regarding the flag.
The United Democratic Party did not propose a banner but rather required a banner that could rally all natives, paying little mind to their political alliance. As an outcome, the bi-factional National Symbols Committee welcomed residents to submit outlines for a National Flag.
The design selected by the Committee is a royal blue flag with one horizontal red stripe at the top, one at the bottom, and a white circle with the Coat of Arms in the centre. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize for the future.
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