Belize, Central America
This post was last updated by José of onez on Tuesday, 27 May 2025.
Image of Belmopan, capital city of Belize
Belize is an English-speaking Central American country featuring the world’s second-largest barrier reef, eco-tourism leadership, and solid democratic institutions.
Belize in one word would be “Reef,” meaning coral barrier.
Belize Flag
Belize armorial
Belize is a country on the Latin America and the Caribbean, North America located in the Central America sub‑region of the Americas continent.
Belize administrative divisions
6 districts
- Belize,
- Cayo,
- Corozal,
- Orange Walk,
- Stann Creek,
- Toledo
Easy learning about Belize |
The capital city of Belize is Belmopan.
| Belize is located in | Latin America and the Caribbean, North America Central America Americas Continent Inhabitants of Belize are called Belizeans |
| Belize has a population of | 411,106 inhabitants within a total area of 22,966 Km2 (14,270 sq mi) (2023 UN data) |
| Human Development Index (HDI) | Belize HDI ranks in position nº 115 worldwide HDI of 0.721 (0.4 to 1) (2023 data from UNDP) |
| Belize’s passport | allows visa-free entry to 102 countries Belize passport ranks 47th in the world (2025 HP Index data) |
| Belize GDP per capita is | $8,648 USD (2025 estimated data from IMF) |
| Belize ’s LGBTI legal status | Same-sex sexual acts are Legal (2025 ILGA data) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 17° 15' N, 88° 45' W Open in Google Maps |
| Neighbouring countries | Guatemala, Mexico. |
| Belize Climate | tropical; very hot and humid; rainy season (May to November); dry season (February to May) |
| Most predominant religion | Roman Catholic, |
| Second most predominant religion | Protestant (includes Pentecostal, Seventh Day Adventist, Anglican, Mennonite, Baptist, Methodist, Nazarene), |
| Currency name & code | Dollar (BZD) |
| Internet ccTLD | .bz |
| Belize calling code | +501 |
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