LOCATION – Belize lies on the eastern coastline of Central America, bordered on the north by Mexico, on the west and south by Guatemala, and on the east by the Caribbean Sea.
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POPULATION – The population of Belize is approximately 320,000. There is a great deal of ethnic diversity among Belizeans, including Hispanic, Creoles (African-European), Mestizo (Spanish-Indian), Mennonite, Garifuna (African-Indian), Mayan, Anglo-European, Middle Eastern and Asian.

LANGUAGES – English is the official language and is widely spoken, as is Spanish. Other languages include Creole, German, Mayan and Garifuna.

CURRENCY – Belizean dollar although US dollar is commonly accepted.

SIZE – Approximately 8,866 square miles and also consists of over 200 cayes (islands).

COAST LINE – 2,237 km.

CLIMATE – Belize weather is characterized by two seasons: a rainy and a dry season.

GOVERNMENT TYPE – Independent nation since 1981, member of the British Commonwealth of Nations. Parliamentary democracy with two major political parties, the United Democratic Party (UDP) and the People’s United Party (PUP). Belize has a Constitution, which includes a Bill of Rights.

CAPITAL – Belmopan.

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport which is located in Ladyville.