Belize Facts: the Capital of Belize:
The capital of Belize is Belmopan (formerly Belize City)Size:
Belize is 22,806 sq km, slightly smaller than MassachusettsBorders:
Belize borders Mexico to the north, Guatemala to the west, the Caribbean Sea to east.States/Provinces:
6 districts - Belize, Cayo, Corozal, Orange Walk, Stann Creek, ToledoPopulation:
294,385 in 2007Ethnicity:
Mestizo 48.7%, Creole 24.9%, Maya 10.6%, Garifuna 6.1%, other 9.7%Languages:
Spanish 46%, Creole 32.9%, Mayan dialects 8.9%, English 3.9% (official), Garifuna/Carib 3.4%, German 3.3%, other 1.4%Religions:
Roman Catholic 49.6%, Protestant 27%Per Capita Income:
$8,400 in 2006Economy:
Showing recent substantial economic growth; primarily tourism, agriculture (bananas, cacao, citrus, sugar, seafood) and marine exportsSource of Belize facts: CIA World Factbook
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