Belize 🇧🇿
Belize 🇧🇿: capital Belmopan, population 410,000, located in North America. Currency: Belize Dollar (BZ$). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Belmopan
- Population: 410,000
- Continent: North America
- Language: English
- Currency: Belize Dollar (BZ$)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Belize
- Area: 22,966 km² (8,867 sq mi)
- Region: Central America
- Has a coastline
- People: Belizean
- Internet domain: .bz
Fun Facts About Belize
- The only Central American country where English is the official language.
- Home to the Great Blue Hole, a giant underwater sinkhole.
- Has the second-largest barrier reef in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belize known for?
Belize is known for several things — The only Central American country where English is the official language; Home to the Great Blue Hole, a giant underwater sinkhole; Has the second-largest barrier reef in the world.
How big is Belize?
Belize covers about 22,966 square kilometers (8,867 square miles), in the Central America region.
Is Belize landlocked?
No. Belize has a coastline and shares land borders with 2 neighboring countries.
What are people from Belize called?
People from Belize are called Belizean.
What is the capital of Belize?
The capital of Belize is Belmopan.
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