Map of Belize

Belize

• Population: 266,000 (UN, 2005)
• Capital: Belmopan
• Area: 22,965 sq km (8,867 sq miles)
• Major languages: English (official), Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna (Carib), Creole
• Major religion: Christianity
• Life expectancy: 70 years (men), 74 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 Belizean dollar = 100 cents
• The Belize Times - weekly, mouthpiece of People's United Party
• The Guardian - United Democratic Party-affiliated