Belize Facts
Informative Facts
Belize became independent from United Kingdoms in 1981. It was formerly known as British Honduras until 1973.
Size: Comparable to Massachusetts. 8,867 square miles. 68 miles x 180 miles.
Geography: Caribbean Sea, Barrier reef, Maya Mountains, Grass lands, tropical forest & various rivers
Neighbors: Mexico & Guatemala
Government: Parliamentary Democracy & member of British Commonwealth
Politics: 2 primary parties (UDP & PUP)
Population: 321,115 (July 2011)
Density: 9 people per square mile (lowest in Central America)
Language: English is the official language. Creole & Spanish
Median Age: 21
Ethnic Groups: Mestizo, Creole, Maya, Garifuna, German, Chinese
Major Cities: Belize City (60,000), Belmopna (20,000)
GDP: $US 1.39 billion
Currency: Belize Dollar; 1 US$ = 2 Belize$
Major business: Tourism, oil, marine products, citrus, sugar & bananas
Trade partners: US, United Kingdom, Mexico
Electricity: 110 volts (same plugs as in the US)
Time Zone: US central or Mountain (no day light saving)
Practical Facts
- Tropical paradise with Caribbean charisma
- 2nd largest barrier reef in the world – UNESCO world Heritage Site
- World class sailing, fishing & diving PLUS Maya ruins, Mountains & jungle
- Belize is English speaking
- Easy direct flights from North America – 2 hours from Houston or Miami
- Retirement Program with quick easy approval
- Belize Residency Program
- Good standard of living
- Stable government
- Very friendly people
- Safe.
- No Inheritance Tax
- No Capital Gains Tax
- Foreigners receive title to all property
- US electric standards
- Excellent internet, Phone and Mobile services
- Reliable water and power
- Excellent Highway system
- US dollars usable everywhere
- ATM machines in all tourist destinations
- US Mobile phones work in Belize
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