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Belize, Central America

This post was last updated by José of onez on Tuesday, 27 May 2025.

Belmopan, capital city of Belize

Image of Belmopan, capital city of Belize

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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

Flag of Belize

Belize armorial

armorial of Belize

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

  1. Belize,
  2. Cayo,
  3. Corozal,
  4. Orange Walk,
  5. Stann Creek,
  6. 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
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Neighbouring countriesGuatemala, Mexico.
Belize Climatetropical; very hot and humid; rainy season (May to November); dry season (February to May)
Most predominant religionRoman Catholic,
Second most predominant religionProtestant (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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