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Belize Introduction





Belize is a small country in Central America. It lies on the southeast coast of the Yucatan Peninsula.

It borders Guatemala on the west, Mexico on the north, and the Caribbean Sea on the east. Belize covers 22,965 square kilometres.

General Facts:

Area: 22,923 sq. km. (8,867 sq. mi.); slightly larger than Massachusetts.
Cities
: Capital--Belmopan (2000 pop. est. 8,305)

Other cities and towns

--Belize City (54,125), Corozal (8,075), Orange Walk (13,795), San
Ignacio & Santa Elena (13,545), Dangriga (9,020), Punta Gorda (4,425) and
San Pedro (4,965).

Terrain
: Flat and swampy coastline, low mountains in interior.

Climate
: Subtropical (dry and wet seasons). Hot and humid. Rainfall ranges from 60 inches in the north to 200 inches in the south annually.

A Short Background

Territorial disputes between the UK and Guatemala delayed the independence of Belize (formerly British Honduras) until 1981. Guatemala refused to recognize the new nation until 1992.

Tourism has become the mainstay of the economy. The country remains plagued by high unemployment, growing involvement in the South American drug trade, and increased urban crime.

1UpTravel's Guide to Central America

Topography of Central America - Read more about the geography and topography of Central America

History of Central America - Presents a detailed historical background and culture of Central America

Life & People of Central America - Study the characteristics, background, and details on the people of Central America

Local Cuisine of Central America - Find out delicious local cuisines of Central America

Holidays in Central America - Check out a list of the local holidays in Central America

Festivals in Central America - Learn about the festivals in Central America

Embassies of Central America - Provides an Embassy database for Central America

Administration facts of Central America - Learn about the governmental administration facts of Central America

Newstands in Central America - Browse through a collection of local online newspapers of Central America

Attractions in Central America - Discover the best places to visit, sight seeing, and tourist attractions in Central America

Maps of Central America - Discover a detailed map of Central America

Map Database of Central America - Browse a large collection of city, country, historical, political, thematic, and shaded relief maps of Central America

Flags of Central America - Uncover the flag images and description of the flag of Central America. Includes historical flags, symbols, and related information

Weather for cities of Central America - Browse weather forecast, hourly conditions, temperature, sunrise, sunset, and other weather related reports for the cities of Central America

Shopping in Central America - Find out the best places for shopping in Central America

Restaurants in Central America - Browse a list of eat-outs in Central America

Geography of Central America - Highlights the location, map references, area, land boundaries, climate, natural resources, land use, natural hazards, environment, and geography of Central America

People of Central America - Learn about the population, age structure, birth and death rate, sex ratio, nationality, ethnic groups, religions, languages, and literacy in Central America

Government and Politics in Central America - Profiles the country name, government type, administrative divisions, independence, national holiday, constitution, legal system, suffrage, executive, legislative, and judicial branches, political parties and leaders, and a flag description of Central America.

Economy of Central America - Study the GDP, growth rate, per capita, inflation, labor, budget, industries, exports, imports, currency, exchange rates, and economy of Central America

Communications in Central America - Browse statistics on telephones, mobile and cellular lines in use, radio broadcast stations, televisions, internet country code, ISP's, internet users, and facts on communications in Central America

Transportation in Central America - Offers statistical details on the railways, highways, waterways, ports & harbors, airports, and other facts on transportation in Central America

Military of Central America - Provides statistics on military branches, army, air force, navy, manpower, military service, expenditure, and facts on military in Central America

Transnational Issues of Central America - Explore international disputes and transnational issues of Central America

 

 


 





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