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    What country was named for a Scottish buccaneer?

    Question #96541. Asked by author. (Jun 11 08 7:38 AM)


    BRY2K

    The country of Belize.

    It was named for Peter Wallace, Scottish buccaneer, Hispanicized as Belice .

    http://www.statoids.com/ubz.html

    Jun 11 08, 8:06 AM


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