World Context: Belize

Source and mapping status

This page maps the site registry entry “Belize” to the supplied dataset entity “Belize.” Mapping status: exact-name. The source is a frozen 2025 snapshot; dates embedded in individual fields remain controlling.

• Source entity count: 1.
• Selected public fields present: 19.
• Independent corroboration in this page: none.

Place and environment

Location: Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala and Mexico Area: total : 22,966 sq km; land: 22,806 sq km; water: 160 sq km Climate: tropical; very hot and humid; rainy season (May to November); dry season (February to May) Terrain: flat, swampy coastal plain; low mountains in south Natural hazards: frequent, devastating hurricanes (June to November) and coastal flooding (especially in south) Environmental issues: deforestation; water pollution from sewage, industrial effluents, agricultural runoff; inability to properly dispose of solid waste

Population, settlement, and language context

Population: total: 421,960 (2025 est.); male: 208,844; female: 213,116 Population distribution: approximately 25% to 30% of the population lives in the former capital, Belize City; over half of the overall population is rural; population density is slightly higher in the north and east Urbanization: urban population: 46.6% of total population (2023); rate of urbanization: 2.3% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.) Languages: English 62.9% (official), Spanish 56.6%, Creole 44.6%, Maya 10.5%, German 3.2%, Garifuna 2.9%, other 1.8%, unknown 0.5% (2010 est.)

Public and legal context

Capital: name: Belmopan; geographic coordinates: 17 15 N, 88 46 W; time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC, during Standard Time); etymology: the name is formed from two words: "Belize," the name of the longest river in the country, and "Mopan," one of the rivers in the area that empties into the Belize River Government type: parliamentary democracy (National Assembly) under a constitutional monarchy; a Commonwealth realm Legal system: English common law

Economy and connectivity context

Economic overview: tourism- and agriculture-driven economy; strong post-pandemic rebound; innovative and ecological bond restructuring that significantly lowered public debt and expanded marine protections; central bank offering USD-denominated treasury notes; high mobility across borders Industries: garment production, food processing, tourism, construction, oil Electricity access: electrification - total population: 98.6% (2022 est.); electrification - urban areas: 98.4%; electrification - rural areas: 97.1% Internet users: percent of population: 72% (2023 est.) Airports: 27 (2025) Ports: total ports: 2 (2024); large: 0; medium: 0; small: 1; very small: 0; size unknown: 1; ports with oil terminals: 1; key ports: Belize City, Big Creek

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