Independence Year : 1981
Population : 274000
Life Expectancy : 70.9
Capital : 185
GNP : 630.00
GNP Old : 616.00
Local Name : Belize
Government Form : Constitutional Monarchy
Location : Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala and Mexico
Terrain : plain coastline covered with mangrove swamps, low mountains in interior, highest point Doyle's Delight (1124 m).
Climate : Tropical, hot and humid. Rainy season May to November; dry season February to May
Ethnic Group : Mestizo, Creole, Ketchi, Yucatec and Mopan Mayas, Garifuna and East Indian
Religions : Roman Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, other Protestant, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist.
Official Website :
www.governmentofbelize.gov.bz/
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General Information - Belize
Background
Belize lies on the eastern or Caribbean coast of Central America, bounded on the north and part of the west by Mexico, and on the south and the remainder of the west by Guatemala. Belize is the most sparsely populated nation in Central America otherwise a melting pot of many races with an estimated population of approximately 274 000.With many tourists, the Belize resorts are very popular for some great relaxation time.
Territorial disputes between the UK and Guatemala delayed the independence of Belize until 1981. Guatemala refused to recognize the new nation until 1992.
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