Surface:Belize has a total area of 22,966 sq km.c

Population:  Belize has a population of nearly 297,000, comprising 48.7%25 Mestizos, 24.9%25 Creole, 10.6%25 Maya, 6.1%25 Garifuna and 9.7%25 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.