Surface: Belize has a total area of 22,966 sq km.c
Population: Belize has a population of nearly 297,000, comprising 48.7% Mestizos, 24.9% Creole, 10.6% Maya, 6.1% Garifuna and 9.7% others.
System of government: It is a parliamentary democracy.
Capital: Belmopan with a population of around 12,000 is the capital.
Religion: Christianity is the dominant religion.
Official Language: English is the official language.
Government: It is a parliamentary democracy.
Climate: Belize has a tropical climate with a very hot and humid weather.
Units of measure and electricity: Belize follows the metric system of measurement while the official electrical unit is 110/220V, 60Hz.
Time Zone: The standard time of Belize is GMT – 6.
Currency: Belize dollar (1€ = 2.85 BZD).
Travel documents required: Citizens of the member countries of the Commonwealth and CARICOM as well as a few other countries (Hong Kong, Norway, USA, etc.) do not require a visa but a valid passport and a return ticket is required.
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| Economy |
Belizean economy depends primarily on the tourism sector which earns the maximum foreign exchange. Exports of banana, sugarcane, citrus fruits and garments also contribute significantly to its economy. Its import includes manufacture goods, chemicals, machinery, etc.
Visiting Belize is a bit expensive; hotels may charge between 40 BZD to 200 BZD per day. Food and travelling are expensive as well. |
