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  • Name
    Belize
  • Full Name
    Belize
  • Belize is situated in Central America next to Guatemala and Mexico and unlike other Central American countries only has the shores of the Caribbean Sea (not the Pacific Ocean as well).

    Belize has a number of natural attractions including jungles for trekking, great diving/snorkeling in its barrier reef, historic Mayan sites for exploring and beaches for just relaxing.
  • Capital
    Belmopan
  • Largest City
    Belize City
  • Population
    320,000
  • Area
    22,966 km2
  • Languages Spoken
    English
  • Religion
    Roman Catholics 50% , Protestants 29%, Other 21%
  • Time Zone
    UTC-6
  • Currency
    Belize dollar (BZD)
  • Dialing Code
    501
  • Internet Domain
    .bz