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St. George's Caye
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St. George's Caye is an island in the Caribbean Sea, 8 miles east of Belize City. It is part of the Belize District of the nation of Belize, Central America.
St. George's Caye was settled as a town in 1650, and was the largest settlement in what was at the time British Honduras in the 17th century and 18th century, until its importance was eclypsed by the growth of Belize City. From 3 September through 10 September 1798, the British settlers fought and defeated a small Spanish fleet sent to drive them from the area; this battle is marked as a national holiday in Belize each September 10th as The Battle of St. George's Caye (see also: History of Belize).
The British Army still maintains an adventure training establishment on the island allowing members of the British Forces stationed in nearby BATSUB (British Army Training and Support Unit Belize) and their families, a chance to take part in such activities as diving and sailing.
As of 2000 St. George's Caye had a permanent population of only about 20 people.
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