Belize Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Belize (ISO: BZ) and the capital city, Belmopan. This page enables you to explore Belize and its land boundaries in total: 542 km. You may also view the border countries of Belize (total: 2, Guatemala 266 km, Mexico 276 km with its area of total: 22,966 sq km; land: 22,806 sq km, water: 160 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Belize Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Belize, located in Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala and Mexico, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
You are viewing Belize and its location (Central America and the Caribbean) at the geographic coordinates of 17 15 N, 88 45 W, inland counties boundaries and international borders.
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Geographical facts about Belize including Belmopan, the capital city of Belize |
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| Name of the country: | Belize | Capital city: | Belmopan |
| Geographical coordinates of Belize: | 17 15 N, 88 45 W | Geographical coordinates of Belmopan: | 17 15 N 88 46 W |
| Location of Belize: | Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala and Mexico | Continent / area: | Central America and the Caribbean |
| The area of Belize: | total: 22,966 sq km; land: 22,806 sq km, water: 160 sq km | Area comparative of Belize: | slightly smaller than Massachusetts |
| The elevation data of Belize: | mean elevation: 173 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m, highest point: Doyle’s Delight 1,160 m | The climate of Belize: | tropical: very hot and humid: rainy season (May to November): dry season (February to May) |
| Land use of Belize: | agricultural land: 6.9%; arable land 3.3%; permanent crops 1.4%; permanent pasture 2.2%; forest: 60.6%; other: 32.5% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 35 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Belize: | only country in Central America without a coastline on the North Pacific Ocean | The terrain of Belize: | flat, swampy coastal plain; low mountains in south |
| Land boundaries of Belize: | total: 542 km | Borders countries of Belize: | Guatemala 266 km, Mexico 276 km |
| Maritime claims of Belize: | territorial sea: 12 nautical milesin the north, 3 nautical milesin the south; note – from the mouth of the Sarstoon River to Ranguana Cay, Belize’s territorial sea is 3 nautical miles; according to Belize’s Maritime Areas Act, 1992, the purpose of this limitation is to provide a framework for negotiating a definitive agreement on territorial differences with Guatemalaexclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Belize
Are you traveling to Belize? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Central America and the Caribbean, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala and Mexico.
Did you know that the legal system of Belize is English common law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Belize, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 2,870 km, paved: 488 km, unpaved: 2,382 km (2011)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: BELMOPAN (capital) 17,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 44% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Belize: 353,858 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 1.84% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are English 62.9% (official language), Spanish 56.6%, Creole 44.6%, Maya 10.5%, German 3.2%, Garifuna 2.9%, other 1.8%, unknown 0.3%, none 0.2% (cannot speak). Note: shares sum to more than 100% because some respondents gave more than one answer on the census (2010 estimate). These days, Belize has to face a net migration rate of 0 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Belize nowadays; mestizo 52.9%, Creole 25.9%, Maya 11.3%, Garifuna 6.1%, East Indian 3.9%, Mennonite 3.6%, white 1.2%, Asian 1%, other 1.2%, unknown 0.3%note: percentages add up to more than 100% because respondents were able to identify more than one ethnic origin (2010 estimate).
The right to vote in Belize can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: yes. Citizenship by descent: yes. Dual citizenship recognized: yes, residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Belize for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Belize are: Battle of St. George’s Caye Day (National Day), September 10, 1798; Independence Day, 21 September (1981).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Belize, these are the most likely dangers you might face: frequent, devastating hurricanes (June to November) and coastal flooding (especially in south). What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Belmopan and/or Belize?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Belize, the population has to face a death rate of 6 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Belize
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Belize. Here they are: English 62.9% (official language), Spanish 56.6%, Creole 44.6%, Maya 10.5%, German 3.2%, Garifuna 2.9%, other 1.8%, unknown 0.3%, none 0.2% (cannot speak). Note: shares sum to more than 100% because some respondents gave more than one answer on the census (2010 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .bz
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical: very hot and humid: rainy season (May to November): dry season (February to May).
Its capital city is Belmopan, where the local time zone is UTC-6, which is 1 hour behind Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Belmopan: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Belize; mean elevation: 173 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m, highest point: Doyle’s Delight 1,160 m. The length of its total coastline are: 386 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 542 km.
Current environmental issues in Belize; deforestation; water pollution from sewage, industrial effluents, agricultural runoff; solid and sewage waste disposal.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: frequent, devastating hurricanes (June to November) and coastal flooding (especially in south).
For your traveling options, there are 47 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Belize all together with 825 km (navigable only by small craft) (2011) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 2,870 km, paved: 488 km, unpaved: 2,382 km (2011).
Background of Belize
Like every nation, Belize also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Belize was the site of several Mayan city states until their decline at the end of the first millennium A.D. The British and Spanish disputed the region in the 17th and 18th centuries; it formally became the colony of British Honduras in 1854. Territorial disputes between the UK and Guatemala delayed the independence of Belize until 1981. Guatemala refused to recognize the new nation until 1992 and the two countries are involved in an ongoing border dispute. Tourism has become the mainstay of the economy. Current concerns include the country’s heavy foreign debt burden, high unemployment, growing involvement in the Mexican and South American drug trade, high crime rates, and one of the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rates in Central America. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
