Belize

General Information about Belize

Belize is located in Central America and is bordered by Mexico, Guatemala and Caribbean Sea. Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official language as Belize was a British colony until 1973. However the main languages spoken are Spanish and Creole. There are around 295,000 people living in Belize, almost 13,000 people live in the nations capital city Belmopan in the centre of Belize. Almost 50% of the Belizean population are Roman Catholic and 27% are Protestsant. Belize is also the only country in Central America without a caoastline along the Pactific Ocean.

The former capital city of Belize, Belize City is home to one quarter of the nations population. A popular place to visit here is St John's Cathedral. This cathedrel was built between 1812 and 1820 and is the oldest Anglican church in Central America. There are also many museums in the city such as the Coastal Zone Museum and the Museum of Belize. Belize is the perfect place for those who enjoy the outdoors. There are many nature reserves, wildlife sanctuaries and national parks throughout the nation. The Mayan Temples also attract many visitors.

Climate

Find Out About The Climate In Belize

Belize has a tropical climate that is very hot and humid with two main seasons- the wet season and the dry season. The 'wet' season goes from May to November and the dry season lasts from February to May. The average temperature ranges between 24°C to 27°C in July when it is generally warmer. Temperatures vary depending on elevation and location. Temperatures are usually higher island but it is cooler all year round in Belize's southern highlands. Rainfall averages around 1,350 millimetres per year in the northern parts of Belize through to over 4,500 in the extreme south of the nation.

Geography

Geographical Information On Belize

Belize is situated in Central America between Mexico, Guatemala and the Caribbean Sea and is the only Central American country without a coastline on the North Pacific Ocean. Belize has a terrain that is mostly swampy and flat, but it does have low mountains in the south. The lowest point of Belize is at sea level and it's highest elevation is Doyle's Delight which stands at 1,124 metres above sea level. The main natural hazards that can occur in Belize are hurricanes (between September and December) and some coastal flooding, mainly in the south of the country.

Economy

Learn About The Economy In Belize

Until the mid 20th century, the Belizean economy depended on forestry, with it's main exports being Logwood and then Mahogony. Now days this dependency has shifted to tourism which is the nations primary foreign exchange earner. Exportation also plays a major role with principal exports being cane sugar, citrus, seafood, bananas, marine products and clothing. As there are many attractions for tourists in Belize, tourism development has become a major priority, second only to agriculture.

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