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Belize

Central America, Americas

Belizean CreoleEnglishSpanish

Belize is a country in Central America, North America. With a population of 417,634 and an area of 22,966 km², the capital city is Belmopan. The official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. The national currency is the Belize dollar ($ BZD).

Quick Facts

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Belmopan
Capital
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417,634
Population
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22,966 km²
Area
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$ BZD
Currency
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+501
Dial Code
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.bz
TLD

Economy

Belize has a GDP per capita of $7,681, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$7,681
GNI per Capita$7,150

Geography

Belize is located in Central America at coordinates 17.25°N, 88.75°W. It shares borders with 2 countries. The highest point is Doyle's Delight at 1,124 m.

ContinentNorth America
Coordinates17.25°N, 88.75°W
🏔️ Highest PointDoyle's Delight
1,124 m
🏞️ Longest RiverMacal River
320 km
TimezonesUTC-06:00
BordersGTMMEX

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Belize, including FFB Stadium with a capacity of 5,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumFFB Stadium
5,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Belize

What is the capital of Belize?
The capital of Belize is Belmopan.
What is the population of Belize?
Belize has a population of approximately 417,634 people.
What currency does Belize use?
Belize uses the Belize dollar ($ BZD).
What languages are spoken in Belize?
The official languages of Belize are Belizean Creole, English, Spanish.
What is the area of Belize?
Belize covers a total area of 22,966 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Belize?
The GDP per capita of Belize is approximately $7,681.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)