Belize has it all – three atolls, the longest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere, whale shark diving, the Blue Hole, the Maya Mountains, pristine jungle, untamed rivers, deep sea and fly fishing, adventure opportunities galore, and is populated by the friendliest people in the world.
Belize has the lowest population density in Central America with the highest percentage of protected areas of any other country. When you fly over the country all you see is green – the country looks like it is empty, and it almost is! Most of the southern half of the country is covered by national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and forest reserves. Belize is Destination Eco-Tourism!
Belize was the center of the ancient Maya world with the most Maya sites per square mile – many of which have not yet been explored by archaeologists. Here you can experience Maya culture firsthand!
Best of all, Belize is the friendliest and most multicultural country in Central America.
| Population | 420 000 |
| Official Language | English is the official language while Spanish is widely spoken. |
| Size | 290 km or 180 miles north to south 110 km or 68 miles wide |
| Weather | Find the weather by month here. |
| Time Zone | Belize is in the Central Time Zone and does not use daylight savings time. |
| Government | Belize has a British-style bicameral parliamentary system and is a member of the British Commonwealth. King Charles is head of state represented by a Governor General. The prime minister is Head of government in Belize. Thirty-one members of the House of Representatives are elected in a general election. Senate members are appointed in accordance with a formula to ensure representation of the public sectors and political parties. |
