Belize

Official name: Belize
Also known as: Bileez (Belizean Creole), Belice (Spanish), B'eleze (K'iche' Mayan), Belice (Yucatec Mayan).

Belize Map OutlineCapital: 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.