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Belize

Belize FlagMajor cities : Belize City, San Ignacio, Belmopan (Capital), Orange Walk Town and San Pedro.
Available Information : Head of state, Religion, Population, Area, Gross domestic product, Inflation, Unemployment, Map, Hotel, Weather and Climate.

Belize Subdivision

List of administrative levels in that compounds Belize.

BelizeCayoCorozal
Orange WalkStann CreekToledo

Belize Information

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ISO 3166-1BZ - BLZ - 084
NATO country codeBH - BLZ
FIPS 10-4 codeBH
IOC CodeBIZ
ContinentAmericas / Central America
Belize CapitalBelmopan
Official languageEnglish
Name of the inhabitantsBelizean
Motto
Belize National Day21 September
Belize Currency Belize dollar (BZD)
Belize 10 %
Belize Calling code+501
Belize Country domain code .bz
Belize Vehicle registration plateBZ
Traveling direction Right
Time zone UTC -6:00
International organizationUnited Nations
Commonwealth of Nations
Group of 77
Caribbean Community
Belize National anthemLand of the Free

Belize Head of state

QueenÉlisabeth II (1981)
Prime ministerJohnny Briceño (2020)
Governor-GeneralFroyla Tzalam (2021)

Belize Religion

List of the main religions practiced in Belize.

  1. Christianity 62 %
  2. Protestantism 30 %
  3. Other8 %

Belize Data

Different data, numbers and statistics of Belize (Inhabitants, population, economy).

City244
Area22,966 km² (8,867 sq mi)
Population396,000 inhabitants (2018) Chart
Population Density 17.2 /km² (44.7 /sq mi)
Length of coastline386 km
Perimeter845 km
Life expectancy70.1 Year (2015), ♀ : 73.1 Year, ♂ : 67.5 Year
Average years of schooling 10.5 Year (2015)
Human Development Index 0.708 (2018)
Gross domestic product2 Billions US$ (2018) Chart
Annual change: 3.0 %
4,862 US$ per capita
Unemployment8.7 % of labor force (2018) Chart
Inflation0.3 % (2018) Chart
Credit rating
  • Standard & Poor's: B- (Negative, 23 March 2017)
  • Moody's: B3 (Stable, 11 April 2017)

Belize Chart

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Population, Gross domestic product, Unemployment, Inflation

Belize Covid-19

Confirmed12,456
Deaths317
12,090
Active49
Incident rate3,145.45
Case fatality ratio2.54496 %
Last updated : 2 April 2021

Belize Natural resource

List of major natural resources classified by importance.
  1. Timber
  2. Fish
  3. Arable land
  4. Hydroelectricity

Belize Agriculture

Listing of major crops and products starting with the most important.
  1. Citrus
  2. Bananas
  3. Fish
  4. Lumber
  5. Cacao
  6. Sugar
  7. Cultured shrimp

Belize Border

Belize's border with 2 other countries. The list of Border countries of Belize below classified by border length (in kilometers).

  1. Guatemala Guatemala 266 km
  2. Mexico Mexico 193 km

Belize Map

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Belize Climate

  1. Monsoon 75 %
  2. Tropical savanna climate 25 %

Belize Weather (Belmopan)

Today's weather and weather forecasts of Belize for the next days to come (The measurements and forecasts are those of Belmopan).

Belize Electricity

Electrical standard in Belize (voltage, power outlet ...)

Voltage110 V, 220 V
Frequency60 Hz
Power plugPower plug : B Power plug : G
Power socketPower socket : B Power socket : G

Belize Airport

Below, find a list of the main Airport of Belize classified by annual passenger transit.

Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport

Belize Hotel

Here is a list of hotel in Belize selected by our teams for their qualities. Click the hotel of your choice to find out the availability of rooms by your travel dates.

Hotel Macaw Bank Jungle LodgeMacaw Bank Jungle Lodge
San Ignacio
Macaw Bank Jungle Lodge is set in tropical rainforest next to the River Macaw, 12 km from San Ignacio town. This eco-friendly lodge offers rustic-style bungalows with garden views and free Wi-Fi... view more
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$US 155
Hotel The Villas at Banyan BayThe Villas at Banyan Bay

San Pedro
The Villas at Banyan Bay are located in San Pedro, on the Belizean island of Ambergris Caye. Overlooking the ocean, the complex has a garden with an outdoor pool. The air-conditioned villas feature a hot tub and a lounge with cable TV... view more
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$US 345
Hotel Belize Ocean ClubBelize Ocean Club

Maya Beach
Belize Ocean Club is located on the beachfront in Maya Beach, just a 40-minute drive from Placencia. It offers an outdoor pool, an international restaurant and stylish air-conditioned apartments with free Wi-Fi... view more
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$US 259
Hotel Midas ResortsMidas Resorts

San Ignacio
Surrounded by rainforest and set next to the Macal River, Midas Resorts is a 10-minute walk from the centre of San Ignacio. The pretty complex features a hot tub, outdoor swimming pool and attractive gardens... view more
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$US 88
Hotel Bella Sombra Guest House DowntownBella Sombra Guest House Downtown

Belize City
Situated in central Belize City, Bella Sombra Guest House Belize offers a garden, terrace and air-conditioned studios with free Wi-Fi and well-equipped kitchenettes. St John’s Cathedral is a 15-minute walk away... view more
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$US 45
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Belize Olympic Games

List of participations in the Summer and Winter Olympics of Belize and the number of medals won.

SummerParticipation : 12Gold medalSilver medalBronze medalTotal
Medal 0000
TotalParticipation : 12Gold medalSilver medalBronze medalTotal
Medal 0000
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