Belize
Parliamentary democracy (under constitutional monarchy)Independent since 1981
Local name:
Belize
Region:
Central America
Area:
22,970 km²
Capital:
Belmopan
Geography
Belize is a country in Central America right on the Caribbean Sea. The land has a total area of 22,970 km² (8,869 mi²) and a total coastline of 386 km (239.8 mi). This land area is approximately 91% of the area of Maryland. Belize is thus the 26th biggest country in the Americas and in terms of area ranked 152nd worldwide. Only slightly less than half of all residents (46%) live within cities.Belize is comparatively low at an average elevation of 173 meters above sea level. The highest mountain peak (Doyle’s Delight) is at 1,124 meters. The country has about 450 partially uninhabited islands. There are direct national borders with the two neighboring countries Guatemala and Mexico. The distance between New York City and the Capital Belmopan is about 2,970 km (1,845 mi).
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Current time in Belize:
The countrywide time in Belize is Central Standard Time (CST).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Belize.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of -6 hours all over the year.
Sunrise and sunset00:00
May 2023
The countrywide time in Belize is Central Standard Time (CST).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Belize.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of -6 hours all over the year.
Population
Population:400,031
Population per km²:17.42
Life expectancy males:Ø 69.6 years
Life expectancy females:
Ø 76.6 yearsBirth rate:
17.9 ‰Death rate:
5.2 ‰Males/Females:
50.3% : 49.7%Population pyramid
The currency in Belize is the Belize dollar (BZD).
1 Dollar is divided into 100 Cents.
Status: 05/26/2023
1 Dollar is divided into 100 Cents.
Status: 05/26/2023
1 US dollar = 2.01 Dollars
1 Dollar = 0.50 US dollar
1 Dollar = 0.50 US dollar
The climate in Belize
In Belize, as in all equatorial countries, there is a tropical climate. Unlike in Europe or the USA, there is almost no difference between the seasons. The daylight hours vary little, and the temperature differences between summer and winter are also lower. Depending on the season, the average daytime temperatures range between 28 and 33 degrees. In some parts of the country, the temperature rises to 35 °C. In the colder months, and depending in the region, the temperature drops to 20 °C in a month's average.Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
Languages
Official language:
English
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.0 % |
| Creole | 32.9 % |
| Mayan languages | 8.9 % |
| English | 3.9 % |
| Garifuna | 3.4 % |
| German | 3.3 % |
| other | 1.6 % |
Religions
| Religion | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Adventists | 5.4% |
| Mennonits | 3.7% |
| Baptists | 3.6% |
| Methodists | 2.9% |
| Nazarene | 2.8% |
| Pentecostals | 8.4% |
| Roman Catholics | 40.1% |
| Anglicans | 4.7% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 1.7% |
| nondenominational | 15.5% |
| other | 11.2% |
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Economy
| GDP: | 2.49 bn $ |
| Exportations: | 1,042.1 M $ |
| Importations: | 1,252.7 M $ |
| › Tourism receipts: | 487.00 M $ |
| › Unemployment rate: | 9.7 % |
| › Inflation rate: | 3.24 % |
| › Energy consumption: | 992.3 M kWh |
According to the definition from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Belize is a developing country because of its lower economic performance.
In terms of revenues, Belize still ranks 123rd in the world and, with an average annual income of 6,070 USD is one of the upper middle-income countries.
Belize is considered one of the most dangerous countries worldwide.
Land use
| 2% Urban areas: | 508 km² |
| 7% Agricultural areas: | 1,610 km² |
| 56% Forest: | 12,861 km² |
| 1% Water areas: | 160 km² |
| 35% Others: | 7,991 km² |
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Transport
| Roadways: | 3,281 km |
| Waterways: | 825 km |
| Commercial harbors: | 813 |
| › Airports: | 9 |
Most important cities
| City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Belmopan / Capital | Cayo | 16,000 |
| Belize City | Belize | 61,000 |
| San Ignacio | Cayo | 17,000 |
| Orange Walk | Orange Walk | 15,000 |
| Dangriga | Stann Creek | 11,000 |
| Corozal | Corozal | 9,870 |
| San Pedro | Belize | 8,420 |
| Benque Viejo del Carmen | Cayo | 7,090 |
| Punta Gorda | Toledo | 5,210 |
| Placencia | Stann Creek | 4,300 |
| Shipyard | Orange Walk | 3,520 |
| Valley of Peace | Cayo | 1,810 |
Political indicators
(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)
| Political stability: | ◈ |
| Rule of law: | ◈ |
| Effectivity: | ◈ |
| Regulatory quality: | ◈ |
| Voice accountability: | ◈ |
| Death penalty: | constitutionally allowed |
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