Land Area: 8,867 square miles or 22, 923 square meters.
Capital and Major Towns:
- Belmopan City (Capital, Cayo District)
- Belize City ( Commercial Center, Belize District)
- San Ignacio (Cayo District)
- Benque Viejo Del Carmen (Cayo District)
- Corozal Town (Corozal District)
- Orange Walk Town (Orange Walk District)
- Dangriga (Stann Creek District)
- Punta Gorda (Toledo District)
- San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
Climate: Sub Tropical (dry and wet season)
Rainfall: Ranges from 60 inches in the North to 200 inches in the South annually.
Population: Approximately 270,000
Density of Population: Nine (9) persons per square kilometer
Languages: Official language is English. Spanish is widely spoken. Other ethnic languages include Garifuna, Maya, Chinese, Indian.
Religions: Mainly Christian denominations.
Form of Government: Democratic – Bicameral Legislature based on Westminster System.
Currency: Belize Dollars.
Exchange Rate: US $1.00 = BZ$2.00
Principal Exports: Sugar, citrus, bananas, fish products, garments, and timber
Principal Imports: Machinery and transport equipment, manufactured goods, food and beverages, construction materials, fuel, and lubricants.
Major Trading Partners: United States of America, United Kingdom, CARCICOM countries, Mexico, and Canada.
Electric Power: Belize Electricity Limited Voltage 110 Volts, optional 220 volts. Cost per Kilo Watt Hour (kwh) B$0.38.
Telecommunications: All automatic systems: Direct dialing with major countries in the world, cellular, telexes and faxes. Internet access widely available.
Entry and Visa Requirement: Visitors are permitted to stay up to one (1) month provided they have a valid passport. Nationals of few countries require a visa for entry to Belize.
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