Belize is a coastal country in North America with a population of 397,000 and an area of 22,966 km². Its capital is Belmopan, English is the official language, and it is a monarchy. Belize is a member of the Commonwealth.
Key facts
ContinentNorth America
CapitalBelmopan
Population397,000
Area22,966 km²
LanguageEnglish
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentMonarchy
CurrencyBelize Dollar
GDP/capita$6000
Independence1981
Geography
Has coastline
Oceans / SeasCaribbean Sea
BordersMexico, Guatemala
History & Culture
Colonised by United Kingdom
Economy & Resources
AgricultureSugarcane, Maize, Bananas
Memberships
Commonwealth
🎯 How to identify Belize in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Belize efficiently:
Is the country located in North America?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
Is the country a member of Commonwealth?
✅ Yes
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