Belize
Belize is a nation on the eastern coast of Central America, with Caribbean Sea shorelines to the east and dense jungle to the west. It is the only country in Central America whose official language is English, though Belizean Creole (Kriol) and Spanish are also commonly spoken. Belize known for its beaches, eco-lodges, scuba diving and sport fishing. Offshore, the massive Belize Barrier Reef, dotted with hundreds of cayes, hosts rich marine life. Belize’s jungle areas are rich with Mayan ruins. On the coast, there is a swampy coastal plain with mangrove swamps. In the south and interior there are hills and low mountains. Most of our land is undeveloped and is forested with hardwoods. Belize is a diverse country with various cultures and languages. It's also have the lowest population density in Central America with 35 people per square mile or 14 people per square kilometer.
Capital: Belmopan
Largest City: Belize City
Monarch: Elizabeth II
Governor-General: Colville Young
Prime Minister: Dean Barrow
Official Language: English
National Day: September 21, 1981
Currency: Belize dollar (BZD)
Time zone: CST (UTC−6)
Calling code: 501
Internet TLD: .bz
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