Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala and Mexico.
Belize was the site of several Mayan city states until their decline at the end of the first millennium A.D. The British and Spanish disputed the regi ...
Longitude: -88.75
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Belize:
2,657.735 km
Terrain:
Flat, swampy coastal plain; low mountains in south.
Natural Resources:
Arable land potential, timber, fish, hydropower.
Industries:
Garment production, food processing, tourism, construction, oil.
Population: 415,789
Approximately 25% to 30% of the population lives in the former capital, Belize City; over half of the overall population is rural; population density is slightly higher in the north and east.
Area: 22,966 km2
slightly smaller than Massachusetts
Only country in Central America without a coastline on the North Pacific Ocean.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| bjz | Belizean Creole |
| eng | English |
| spa | Spanish |
English 62.9% (official), Spanish 56.6%, Creole 44.6%, Maya 10.5%, German 3.2%, Garifuna 2.9%, other 1.8%, unknown 0.5% (2010 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| BZD | Belize dollar | $ |
Capital City: Belmopan
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 9:41 am (GMT-06:00)
Visiting Belize
You're in for a treat! Belize is a fascinating place to explore, especially from December to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and clear waters
- Rich marine life and coral reefs
- Diverse wildlife and national parks
- Hurricane season from June to November
- High cost of living and travel
- Petty crime in tourist areas
- 3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Belizean cuisine features seafood, rice, and beans.
- Popular dishes include rice and beans with stew chicken.
- Fry jacks and johnnycakes are traditional Belizean dishes.
- Explore the Great Blue Hole
- Visit the ancient Mayan ruins of Caracol
- Snorkel in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve
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