| Name |
Belize |
| Capital |
Belmopan |
| Size |
Approximately 8,867 square miles |
| Location |
Central America on the Caribbean Sea. Two hours from Miami or Houston. Bordered by Mexico to the north and Guatemala to the West and south. |
| Climate |
Sub-tropical, with trade winds from the Caribbean Sea. |
| Temperature |
Summer: 70º - 85º F/approx. Winter 70º - 80º/approx. |
| Language |
English is the official language. Spanish, Ketchi & Mopan Maya, Garifuna and other languages are spoken. |
| Population |
300,000 |
| Government |
Independent nation since 1981. Parliamentary Democracy, Member of the British Commonwealth. |
| Currency |
Belize Dollar (BZD.$). USD$1.00 = BZD$2.00 |
| Electricity |
110 volts AC. |
| Airports |
Philip S. Goldson International Airport. Numerous airstrips and Air service to all main towns and three offshore islands. |
| Seaports |
Main deep-water port - Belize City, Commerce Bight, Big Creek, Punta Gorda. |
| Telephone |
Direct dial service between Belize and all other countries. |
| Time |
US Central Standard Time, year-round. |
| Entry Docks |
Valid passport and onward or round-trip ticket for US and Canadian visitors, visas for others. |
| Driving |
International driver's license accepted up to 90 days. |
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