Belize

Belize

Region

Americas • Central America

Capital

Belmopan

The flag of Belize has a royal blue field with a thin red horizontal band at the top and bottom of the field and the national coat of arms in the center.

The flag of Belize has a royal blue field with a thin red horizontal band at the top and bottom of the field and the national coat of arms in the center.

Population
397,621
Area
22,966 km²
Time Zone
UTC-06:00
Top-Level Domain
.bz

About Belize

Belize is a country located in Americas, specifically in the Central America region. Its capital city is Belmopan. With a population of 397,621, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 22,966 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 17.31 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official languages of Belize include Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

The currency used in Belize is the Belize dollar ($), .

Belize is a member of the United Nations.

In Belize, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC-06:00 time zone.

Belize shares its borders with 2 countries: Guatemala and Mexico.

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms of Belize

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Belmopan
  • Continent: North America
  • Native Name: Belize
  • Demonym: Belizean
  • Top Level Domain: .bz
  • Calling Code: +501
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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