Belize is located in the center of the North American Continent, with a population of 307,899, making it the 176th largest
national population. Its capital is Belmopan and its largest city is Belize City with a total population of 70,800. The country
encompasses 22,966 square kilometers making it the 150th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Caribbean Sea, Guatemala and Mexico.
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is recognized as the Chief of State and along with Heir Apparent Prince Charles
achieves that status through heredity and holds that position for life or abdication. She is represented by Governor General
Sir Colville Young, Sr. Prime Minister Dean Oliver Barrow is recognized as the Head of Government and, along with
Deputy Prime Minister Gaspar Vega, achieves that status when, following legislative elections, the leader of the majority
party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed Prime Minister by the Governor General and holds that
position at the pleasure of the Governor General. Its form of government is a Parliamentary Democracy and they celebrate
the creation of their constitution on 21 September 1981.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English, Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna and Creole. It counts among its major
religions Roman Catholic, Protestant, other and no faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 6 FM and 5
Television stations.
Major geographical features are Victoria Peak, its highest point at 1,160 meters and the Caribbean Sea, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Caribbean Sea, which measures 386 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are garment production, food processing,
tourism, construction and oil. Its official currency is Belizean Dollar.
Here’s something you may not know about Belize. The Keel-Billed Toucan is the national bird of Belize.
national population. Its capital is Belmopan and its largest city is Belize City with a total population of 70,800. The country
encompasses 22,966 square kilometers making it the 150th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Caribbean Sea, Guatemala and Mexico.
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is recognized as the Chief of State and along with Heir Apparent Prince Charles
achieves that status through heredity and holds that position for life or abdication. She is represented by Governor General
Sir Colville Young, Sr. Prime Minister Dean Oliver Barrow is recognized as the Head of Government and, along with
Deputy Prime Minister Gaspar Vega, achieves that status when, following legislative elections, the leader of the majority
party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed Prime Minister by the Governor General and holds that
position at the pleasure of the Governor General. Its form of government is a Parliamentary Democracy and they celebrate
the creation of their constitution on 21 September 1981.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English, Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna and Creole. It counts among its major
religions Roman Catholic, Protestant, other and no faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 6 FM and 5
Television stations.
Major geographical features are Victoria Peak, its highest point at 1,160 meters and the Caribbean Sea, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Caribbean Sea, which measures 386 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are garment production, food processing,
tourism, construction and oil. Its official currency is Belizean Dollar.
Here’s something you may not know about Belize. The Keel-Billed Toucan is the national bird of Belize.
| Backroad in Belize City- Belize's largest city |
| Beach of San Pedro on the Caribbean sea- Belize's lowest point |
| Baron Bliss Lighthouse |
| Belize Swing Bridge |
| Belizean Girl in traditional clothes |
| Blue-Spotted Tree frog |
| Casa Maya Medicine Trail |
| Fairy House Mushroom |
| Belize's Botanical Gardens Pathway |
Belize is a North American country right on the border of Mexico and Guatemala. One of their foods is
Guava- glazed ribs which is something my Dad would probably enjoy. The people of Belize look similar
yet different from the Indians of Mexico. Belize is very touristy and getting photos was kind of hard. If I
were to go I would like to see every square inch of Belize and do everything touristy, but mostly, be a
traveler. I hope you can find a time to go so you can see all of this much visited country.
Guava- glazed ribs which is something my Dad would probably enjoy. The people of Belize look similar
yet different from the Indians of Mexico. Belize is very touristy and getting photos was kind of hard. If I
were to go I would like to see every square inch of Belize and do everything touristy, but mostly, be a
traveler. I hope you can find a time to go so you can see all of this much visited country.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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Updated 09/28/10
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| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
2.1% (2007 est.)
3,600
less then 200
3,600
less then 200
| Howler Monkey with baboon build |
| Kayakers on the New River Lagoon |
| Keel-Billed Toucan |
| Lamani Mayan ruin |
| Wreckage of The Wave Dancer in Big Creek |
| The Hidden Salt Water Lagoon |
| Tree root in the Belize River |
| Victoria Peak- the high point of Belize |
| Independence Plaza in Belmopan- Belize's capital city |
| Mayan woman in traditional dress |
| Corozal- Belize's northernmost city on the border with Mexico |
| Blue Hole at Half Moon Caye- the easternmost point of Belize |
| Santa Elena- the westernmost point of Belize on the border of Guatemala |
| Macal River on Belize's western border with Guatemala |
| Placentia Point |
| Rice and Beans- the traditional dish of Belize |
| Sarstoon Temash National Park- Belize's southernmost point of the border with Guatemala |
| Turneffe Island- a hideaway of Blackbeard the Pirate off the Caribbean coast of Belize |
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