Belize Facts & Information

Location	Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala and Mexico
Climate	Tropical, very hot and humid, rainy season May to November; dry season February to May
Terrain	Flat, swampy coastal plain; low mountains in south
Population	279,457
Nationality	Belizean
Ethnic groups	Mestizo 48.7%, Creole 24.9%, Maya 10.6%, Garifuna 6.1%, other 9.7%
Religions	Roman Catholic 49.6%, Protestant 27%, other 14%, none 9.4%
Languages	English (official), Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna (Carib), Creole
Government Type	Parliamentary democracy
Capital	Belmopan
Currency	Belizean dollar (BZD)
Description of Flag	Blue with a narrow red stripe along the top and the bottom edges; centered is a large white disk bearing the coat of arms; the coat of arms features a shield flanked by two workers in front of a mahogany tree with the related motto SUB UMBRA FLOREO (I Flourish in the Shade) on a scroll at the bottom, all encircled by a green garland
Belize Flag

More Information
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