BELIZE

Belize is a small nation on the eastern coast of Central America on the Caribbean Sea bordered by Mexico to the northwest and Guatemala to the west and south. The country is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy which recognizes Queen Elizabeth II as Sovereign.

Location

Central America Belize as a coast line with Caribbean Sea. Mexico is located to its north and Guatemala to its west.

Capital

San Ignacio

Population

260 000

Climate

Tropical; very hot and humid; rainy season (May to November); dry season (February to May)

Language

English (Official) and Spanish, Maya, Carib.

Monetary Unit

Belize Dollar

Largest Cities

Belize City, Orange Walk, Corozal, San Ignacio.

Principal rivers

Hondo, Belize, New River

Places to Visit

Belize City, Orange Walk, Corozal, San Ignacio.

Air Ports

Belize International Air Port