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The Mayan civilization spread into the area of Belize between 1500 B.C. and A.D. 300 and flourished until about 1200. European contact began in 1502 when Columbus sailed along the coast. The first recorded European settlement was begun by shipwrecked English seamen in 1638. Over the next 150 years, more English settlements were established.
During the 1840's, Great Britain declared Belize to be the colony of British Honduras. Development of Belize became more organized and multiethnic through a series of cultural changes. In 1973, the colony's name was changed from British Honduras to Belize and on September 21, 1981, Belize's Independence was declared.
In the preparations to become a sovereign nation, the founding fathers went through a democratic process to select the country's flag and national symbols. All symbols were selected with bi-partisan support from the two major political parties 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.
During the 1840's, Great Britain declared Belize to be the colony of British Honduras. Development of Belize became more organized and multiethnic through a series of cultural changes. In 1973, the colony's name was changed from British Honduras to Belize and on September 21, 1981, Belize's Independence was declared.
In the preparations to become a sovereign nation, the founding fathers went through a democratic process to select the country's flag and national symbols. All symbols were selected with bi-partisan support from the two major political parties 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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