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Toledo District
District of Belize / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Toledo District is the southernmost and least populated district in Belize. Punta Gorda is the District capital. According to the Human Development Index (HDI),[3] it is the second most developed region in the country. The district has a diverse topography which features rainforests, extensive cave networks, coastal lowland plains, and offshore cays. Toledo is home to a wide range of cultures such as Mopan, Kekchi Maya, Creole, Garifuna, East Indians, Mennonites, Mestizos, and descendants of US Confederate settlers.
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Toledo District | |
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![]() Punta Gorda is the main town in the Toledo District. | |
![]() Location of the district in Belize | |
Country | ![]() |
Capital | Punta Gorda |
Area | |
• Total | 4,649 km2 (1,795 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 35,800 |
• Density | 7.7/km2 (20/sq mi) |
ISO 3166 code | BZ-TOL |
Website | southernbelize |
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