Capital of Belize:
BelmopanArea of Belize: 22,966 km² (8,867 mi²) (
150th)
Population of Belize: 417,072 (
177th)
- (2024 est.) Location: The Caribbean, Central America
Languages of Belize: English 62.9% (official),
Spanish 56.6%,
Creole 44.6%,
Maya 10.5%,
German 3.2%,
Garifuna 2.9%, other 1.8%, unknown 0.5% (2010 est.)
Religions of Belize: Roman Catholic 40.1%, Protestant 31.5% (includes
Pentecostal 8.4%,
Seventh-day Adventist 5.4%,
Anglican 4.7%,
Mennonite 3.7%,
Baptist 3.6%,
Methodist 2.9%,
Nazarene 2.8%),
Jehovah’s Witness 1.7%, other 10.5% (includes
Baháʼí,
Buddhist,
Hindu,
Church of Jesus Christ,
Muslim,
Rastafarian,
Salvation Army), unspecified 0.6%, none 15.5% (2010 est.)
Currency:
Belize dollar ($) (
BZD)
Calling code: (
+501)
Organizations: United Nations, Caribbean Community, Commonwealth of Nations
Border countries (2):
Guatemala 266 km (165 mi),
Mexico 276 km (171 mi).
Coastline: 386 km (240 mi)
Maritime boundaries: Caribbean Sea
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.