
Capital:
Belmopan Total Area: 22,966 km² (8,867 mi²)
Approximate population: 420,475
Location: The Caribbean, Central America
Languages:
English,
Spanish,
Mayan,
Creole Religions:
Protestant,
Roman Catholic Currency:
Belize dollar ($) (
BZD)
Organizations: United Nations, Caribbean Community, Commonwealth of Nations
World's 148th largest country
Maritime boundaries: Caribbean Sea
Border countries:
Guatemala 266 km (165 mi),
Mexico 276 km (171 mi).
Coastline: 386 km (240 mi)
Administrative divisions: 6 districts:Belize, Cayo, Corozal, Orange Walk, Stann Creek, Toledo.
Natural resources: Arable land potential, timber, fish, hydropower.
Interesting facts: - Belize is the only country in Central America to have English as its official language.