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Facts about Belize provide information about the Central American country of Belize. The country is a tourist’s paradise and every year a large number of people visit the country to enjoy the delectable sights of the land. Facts about Belize help us to know about the country in detail and about its dos and don’ts.

Belize is situated in Central America. The country is bounded by Mexico on the north and by Guatemala on the west and south. The country is surrounded by the Caribbean Sea on the east. Though it is not an island the country identifies itself as being part of the Caribbean, Independence.

Belize is formerly a British colony. It was formerly known as British Honduras. The country gained its independence from Great Britain on September 21st in 1981. Belmopan is the capital of the country.

With an area of 8,867 square miles the country has a population of about 250, 000. Belizeans are a rich ethnic and cultural mix of people. The various ethnic groups in the country include Creole, Spanish, Mestizos, Maya, Garinagou, East Indians, Arabs, and Germans.

The official language of the country is English. Other languages that are spoken by the people are Creole, Spanish, Garifuna, and Maya.

The climate of Belize is tropical to sub-tropical. It has a mean annual temperature of 79 F In winters the temperature is within 80’s and in summer it is within 90’s. The wet season lasts from June to Nov and the dry season extends from March to June. The rainfall in the country varies from 50" in the North to 170" in the South

The country is divided into 6 districts. The country has a stable democratic government lead by a Prime Minister. The country is a member of the Common Wealth of Nations and United Nations

The country is an agricultural based economy. The main produce includes sugar, bananas, citrus, corn, rice, cattle, fisheries, and logwood. But over the years tourism has played a prominent role in boosting the economy of the country. The currency in Belize is called a dollar. The exchange rate is $1US dollar is equal to $2 Belize dollars.

Telephones are readily available for making local and international calls. Paging and wireless phones are prevalent. Radio and television are well established. Computers are used by Government. Business in the country has adopted them for day to day transactions. Email is used as an alternative way to expensive international phone calls. Post Offices are available in major towns.

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