Belize 🇧🇿 is a fascinating country located in Central America, part of the Americas region. Officially known as Belize, it is home to roughly 417,072 people and covers an area of about 22,966 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Belize — its capital Belmopan, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Belize on the map
Geographically, Belize belongs to Central America within Americas. Its territory spans approximately 22,966 km², which makes it the 152nd largest country or territory on Earth.
Belize has a coastline as well as land borders with Guatemala and Mexico — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Belmopan, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how belizean life really works.
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Population and languages of Belize
Around 417,072 people live in Belize, making it the 177th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Belize is called a Belizean.
Belize is multilingual: the languages spoken include Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Belize — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Practical information about Belize
The official currency is the Belize dollar (BZD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Belize is +501. Websites from the country typically use the .bz internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Belize are its flag, its capital Belmopan, and its approximate population of 417,072.
Neighbouring countries
Belize shares borders with 2 countries:
Fun facts about Belize
- Belize's flag emoji is 🇧🇿 — its two-letter country code is BZ and its three-letter code is BLZ.
- Belize covers 22,966 km², ranking 152nd in the world by area.
- With about 417,072 people, Belize holds the 177th spot in the world population ranking.
- Belize is a member state of the United Nations.
- Belize shares borders with 2 countries.
Belize — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Belize?
- The capital of Belize is Belmopan.
- What is the population of Belize?
- Belize has a population of approximately 417,072 people, ranking 177th in the world.
- Where is Belize located?
- Belize is located in Central America, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Belize?
- The languages spoken in Belize include Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.
- What currency is used in Belize?
- Belize uses the Belize dollar (BZD).
