Belize

Belize (formerly British Honduras)

Flag of Belize

Official governmental website

Capital: Belmopan Largest city: Belize City Area Code: +501 Country Code: BZ Language: English Drivers use right-hand side of road Currency: Belize dollar ($) (BZD) ( Currency converter website link ) ( Tourism and Ex-pat information )

This is an "abridged" article about Belize as of Oct, 2024. Source information is available at [ Sources ]

Belize is a country on the northeastern coast of Central America. It borders Mexico to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Guatemala to the west and south. It also shares a water boundary with Honduras to the southeast. Belize is a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member, considered part of the Caribbean region and the historical British West Indies.

The Maya civilization spread into Belize between 1500 BC and AD 300 and flourished until about 1200. European contact began in 1502–04 when Christopher Columbus sailed along the Gulf of Honduras. European exploration was initiated by English settlers in 1638. Spain and Britain both laid claim to the land until Britain defeated the Spanish in the Battle of St. George's Caye (1798). It became a British colony in 1840 and a Crown colony in 1862. Belize achieved its independence from the United Kingdom on 21 September 1981. It is the only mainland Central American country in the Commonwealth realm, with King Charles III as its monarch and head of state, represented by a governor-general.

Belize's abundance of terrestrial and marine plants and animals and its diversity of ecosystems, including extensive coral reefs, give it a key place in the globally significant Mesoamerican Biological Corridor. It is considered a Central American and Caribbean nation with strong ties to both the American and Caribbean regions.

It has an area of 22,970 square kilometers (8,867 sq mi) and a population of 397,483 (2022). Its mainland is about 290 km (180 mi) long and 110 km (68 mi) wide. It is the least populated and least densely populated country in Central America. Its population growth rate of 1.87% per year (2018 estimate) is the second-highest in the region and one of the highest in the Western Hemisphere. Its capital is Belmopan, and its largest city is the namesake city of Belize City. The country has a diverse society composed of many cultures and languages. It is the only Central American country where English is the official language, while Belizean Creole is the most widely spoken dialect. Spanish is the second-most-commonly-spoken language, followed by the Mayan languages, German dialects, and Garifuna. Over half the population is multilingual due to the diverse linguistic backgrounds of the population. It is known for its September Celebrations and punta music.

Spanking and Spanking Art in Belize

In the 20th century, school corporal punishment fell out of fashion and was gradually banned in many countries, a trend that continues until the present day.

As of May 2008, Belize permits corporal punishment in schools.

( We have no further information from SAOTK as of Oct, 2024 )

( We have no further information from Corpun.com as of Oct, 2024 )

?	If you have more information about this article, please contact me

Prostitution in Belize

• Prostitution in Belize ^↗ on Wikipedia

External links

• CIA Factbook link for Belize
• Images from Belize on Bing.com
  

More information is available at [ Wikipedia:Belize ]

Jump to: Main Page • Micropedia • Macropedia • Icons • Sexology • Time Line • History • Life Lessons • Links • Help
Chat rooms • What links here • Copyright info • Contact information • Category:RootSee also [ List of Countries ]