Belize

Country Belize
Capital Belmopan
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency Belize dollar(BZD)
Languages English, Kriol, Spanish, Garifuna, Maya(Kek'Chi), Maya(Mopan),Maya(Yucatec),Plautdietsch & Cantonese

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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. Guatemala and Belize are gearing up for a simultaneous referendum to determine if this dispute will go before the International Court of Justice at The Hague. Tourism has become the mainstay of the economy. Current concerns include an unsustainable foreign debt, high unemployment, growing involvement in the South American drug trade, high crime rates, and increasing incidences of HIV/AIDS.

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Belize - CIA World Fact Book
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Belize: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Belize - International Monetary FundBelize: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Belize  International Monetary Fund

Over 10% of Gaza’s Population Killed or Injured - Greater Belize MediaOver 10% of Gaza’s Population Killed or Injured  Greater Belize Media

Paraguay’s New Ambassador Presents Credentials to Taiwan’s President - The China-Global South ProjectParaguay’s New Ambassador Presents Credentials to Taiwan’s President  The China-Global South Project

Casino Beneficial Ownership in Belize: Transparency Challenges and Regulatory Gaps - Global Financial IntegrityCasino Beneficial Ownership in Belize: Transparency Challenges and Regulatory Gaps  Global Financial Integrity

Belize City takes key step toward local DRR planning - UNDRRBelize City takes key step toward local DRR planning  UNDRR

Tianrong Medical Group Inc. (OTC: TNMD) Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Oceanfront Parcel in Belize for Resort Development - ACCESS NewswireTianrong Medical Group Inc. (OTC: TNMD) Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Oceanfront Parcel in Belize for Resort Development  ACCESS Newswire

New Paraguay, Belize ambassadors present credentials to President Lai - Focus Taiwan - CNA English NewsNew Paraguay, Belize ambassadors present credentials to President Lai  Focus Taiwan - CNA English News

UNESCO-Supported Training in Belize Ties Living Heritage to Sustainable Urban Development - UNESCOUNESCO-Supported Training in Belize Ties Living Heritage to Sustainable Urban Development  UNESCO

Belize Bolsters Climate and Disaster Resilience with the World Bank’s Support - World BankBelize Bolsters Climate and Disaster Resilience with the World Bank’s Support  World Bank

Belize ramps up fight against firearms trafficking with UN, CARICOM Support - United Nations Office on Drugs and CrimeBelize ramps up fight against firearms trafficking with UN, CARICOM Support  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico: Why Canada Issues Travel Advisory for These Popular Tourist Destinations in 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldBelize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico: Why Canada Issues Travel Advisory for These Popular Tourist Destinations in 2025  Travel And Tour World

President Lai receives credentials from new Belize Ambassador Katherine Vanessa Meighan - Office of the President Republic of China(Taiwan)President Lai receives credentials from new Belize Ambassador Katherine Vanessa Meighan  Office of the President Republic of China(Taiwan)

Amish Cook: Gloria and daughter Julia travel to Belize - Kokomo TribuneAmish Cook: Gloria and daughter Julia travel to Belize  Kokomo Tribune

FAO Launches National Soil Doctor Training Programme in Belize - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO Launches National Soil Doctor Training Programme in Belize  Food and Agriculture Organization

BTV Defies Guatemalan Presence at Sarstoon, Raises Belizean Flag - Greater Belize MediaBTV Defies Guatemalan Presence at Sarstoon, Raises Belizean Flag  Greater Belize Media

5 Ways Belize Benefits from New IDA Financing - World Bank5 Ways Belize Benefits from New IDA Financing  World Bank

Education Ministry Engages Stakeholders on School Hair Policy - Greater Belize MediaEducation Ministry Engages Stakeholders on School Hair Policy  Greater Belize Media

Central American Games Torch Makes Stop in Belize - Greater Belize MediaCentral American Games Torch Makes Stop in Belize  Greater Belize Media

Mangrove Challenge 2025 Invites Developers to Help Protect Coastlines - Greater Belize MediaMangrove Challenge 2025 Invites Developers to Help Protect Coastlines  Greater Belize Media

Venezuela Accuses U.S. Destroyer of Hostile Provocation in Caribbean Waters - Greater Belize MediaVenezuela Accuses U.S. Destroyer of Hostile Provocation in Caribbean Waters  Greater Belize Media

US man hijacks plane in Belize, goes on stabbing spree, gets shot by wounded passenger mid-air - The Times of IndiaUS man hijacks plane in Belize, goes on stabbing spree, gets shot by wounded passenger mid-air  The Times of India

Belize Joins, Mexico, Colombia,Türkiye, Philippines, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, France, And Canada In Alerting Travelers To Security Threats - Travel And Tour WorldBelize Joins, Mexico, Colombia,Türkiye, Philippines, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, France, And Canada In Alerting Travelers To Security Threats  Travel And Tour World

Climate Risk Profile: Belize - International Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentClimate Risk Profile: Belize  International Institute for Sustainable Development

PM Briceño Seeks U.S. $14 Million Loan to Support ITVETs - Greater Belize MediaPM Briceño Seeks U.S. $14 Million Loan to Support ITVETs  Greater Belize Media

Belize City Dengue Outbreak Accelerates Ahead of Rainy Season - Vax-Before-TravelBelize City Dengue Outbreak Accelerates Ahead of Rainy Season  Vax-Before-Travel

PAHO/WHO partners with Belize in the New “Towards a Smoke-Free and Emission-Free Latin America” Initiative - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO/WHO partners with Belize in the New “Towards a Smoke-Free and Emission-Free Latin America” Initiative  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Belize advances toward inclusive, multi-hazard early warning systems - UNDRRBelize advances toward inclusive, multi-hazard early warning systems  UNDRR

The Belize Policy Research Institute and Global Financial Integrity Sign Strategic MOU to Advance Financial Integrity and Anti-Corruption Efforts in Belize - Global Financial IntegrityThe Belize Policy Research Institute and Global Financial Integrity Sign Strategic MOU to Advance Financial Integrity and Anti-Corruption Efforts in Belize  Global Financial Integrity

Belize’s natural heritage deserves even stronger conservation strategies (commentary) - MongabayBelize’s natural heritage deserves even stronger conservation strategies (commentary)  Mongabay

Why Did PM Briceno Not Order an Independent Investigation? - Greater Belize MediaWhy Did PM Briceno Not Order an Independent Investigation?  Greater Belize Media

Belize travel - Lonely PlanetBelize travel  Lonely Planet

Amish Cook: Belize, buttery avocados, and a blessed union - Sidney Daily NewsAmish Cook: Belize, buttery avocados, and a blessed union  Sidney Daily News

CTO Elects SIDS Leaders, Welcomes Belize - Commonwealth Telecommunications OrganisationCTO Elects SIDS Leaders, Welcomes Belize  Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation

Meteorology in the Caribbean - A Personal Record from Belize Perspective - World Meteorological Organization WMOMeteorology in the Caribbean - A Personal Record from Belize Perspective  World Meteorological Organization WMO

Allan Sharp elected as President of Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association - FIVBAllan Sharp elected as President of Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association  FIVB

PAHO/WHO, European Union, and Ministry of Health and Wellness Conduct Palliative and End-of-Life Care and Psychosocial Support Training Workshops Across Belize - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO/WHO, European Union, and Ministry of Health and Wellness Conduct Palliative and End-of-Life Care and Psychosocial Support Training Workshops Across Belize  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Belize project seeks out heat-resilient corals to protect its reefs - MongabayBelize project seeks out heat-resilient corals to protect its reefs  Mongabay

PM Briceño Decries Guatemala Flag on Sarstoon Island - Greater Belize MediaPM Briceño Decries Guatemala Flag on Sarstoon Island  Greater Belize Media

Atlanta United 2 to play friendly against Belize National Team - Atlanta United FCAtlanta United 2 to play friendly against Belize National Team  Atlanta United FC

PAHO/WHO Belize and the Ministry of Health and Wellness Advances Diagnostic Coding for Health through ICD-11 Capacity Building - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO/WHO Belize and the Ministry of Health and Wellness Advances Diagnostic Coding for Health through ICD-11 Capacity Building  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

National Assembly to Discuss Controversial Gambling Bill - Greater Belize MediaNational Assembly to Discuss Controversial Gambling Bill  Greater Belize Media

Restoration, protection aim to save Belize’s coral reef from extreme heat and disease - MongabayRestoration, protection aim to save Belize’s coral reef from extreme heat and disease  Mongabay

FM Lin receives Belize delegation, welcomes white shrimp imports to Taiwan - Taiwan TodayFM Lin receives Belize delegation, welcomes white shrimp imports to Taiwan  Taiwan Today

UDP Truce or Does the Internal Divide Persist? - Greater Belize MediaUDP Truce or Does the Internal Divide Persist?  Greater Belize Media

PAHO/WHO Belize and the Ministry of Health and Wellness host National Datathon to Advance Digital Health Transformation - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO/WHO Belize and the Ministry of Health and Wellness host National Datathon to Advance Digital Health Transformation  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Gen Z Leads Deadly Uprising in Nepal - Greater Belize MediaGen Z Leads Deadly Uprising in Nepal  Greater Belize Media

Embark on a Travel Adventure to Belize for The Beyond Blue Dive Summit, All You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldEmbark on a Travel Adventure to Belize for The Beyond Blue Dive Summit, All You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Brazil’s Former President Convicted - Greater Belize MediaBrazil’s Former President Convicted  Greater Belize Media

Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize Come Together To Create a 14-Million-Acre Reserve in the Mayan Jungle - My Modern MetMexico, Guatemala, and Belize Come Together To Create a 14-Million-Acre Reserve in the Mayan Jungle  My Modern Met

Fire is both destruction and rebirth for Maya communities of Belize - MongabayFire is both destruction and rebirth for Maya communities of Belize  Mongabay

Education Ministry Tackles Controversial Hair Rules - Greater Belize MediaEducation Ministry Tackles Controversial Hair Rules  Greater Belize Media

Several Persons Dead in Mexico City Tanker Explosion - Greater Belize MediaSeveral Persons Dead in Mexico City Tanker Explosion  Greater Belize Media

Developing Capacities to Safeguard Belize’s Rich Culinary Traditions - UNESCODeveloping Capacities to Safeguard Belize’s Rich Culinary Traditions  UNESCO

PAHO/WHO Belize, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and Belize Police Force, hosts Training of Trainers on Mental Health - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO/WHO Belize, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and Belize Police Force, hosts Training of Trainers on Mental Health  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Belize’s Fourth Round Mutual Evaluation: Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead - Global Financial IntegrityBelize’s Fourth Round Mutual Evaluation: Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead  Global Financial Integrity

Development of EPHF Action Plan Belize 2024-2029 - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Development of EPHF Action Plan Belize 2024-2029  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Cacao agroforestry in Belize hits the sweet spot for people and nature - MongabayCacao agroforestry in Belize hits the sweet spot for people and nature  Mongabay

FAO Supports Belize’s Efforts to Strengthen Coastal and Blue Economy Resilience - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO Supports Belize’s Efforts to Strengthen Coastal and Blue Economy Resilience  Food and Agriculture Organization

Belize Launches National Strategy for the Cultural and Creative Sector - UNESCOBelize Launches National Strategy for the Cultural and Creative Sector  UNESCO

PAHO/WHO Belize and the Ministry of Health and Wellness conduct Workshop on Risk Communication and Community Engagement for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO/WHO Belize and the Ministry of Health and Wellness conduct Workshop on Risk Communication and Community Engagement for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

University of Houston Archaeologists Discover Tomb of First King of Caracol - University of HoustonUniversity of Houston Archaeologists Discover Tomb of First King of Caracol  University of Houston

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Belize - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Belize  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

PAHO/WHO, in Collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Launches the Third Cohort of the Intermediate Field Epidemiology Training Program in Belize - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO/WHO, in Collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Launches the Third Cohort of the Intermediate Field Epidemiology Training Program in Belize  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Guatemala Plants Flag on Sarstoon Island - Greater Belize MediaGuatemala Plants Flag on Sarstoon Island  Greater Belize Media

BELPRI and SIB Sign Agreement to Strengthen Policy Research in Belize - Love FM BelizeBELPRI and SIB Sign Agreement to Strengthen Policy Research in Belize  Love FM Belize

Belize and European Union Hold Partnership Dialogue - EEASBelize and European Union Hold Partnership Dialogue  EEAS

Journey to Belize - Nicholas School of the Environment | Duke UniversityJourney to Belize  Nicholas School of the Environment | Duke University

Maya Ruler’s Tomb Is Unearthed in Belize, With Clues to His Ancient World - The New York TimesMaya Ruler’s Tomb Is Unearthed in Belize, With Clues to His Ancient World  The New York Times

PAHO/WHO and the Ministry of Health and Wellness join forces to Strengthen Mental Health Services in Belize - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO/WHO and the Ministry of Health and Wellness join forces to Strengthen Mental Health Services in Belize  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

1,600-year-old tomb of Maya city's first ruler unearthed in Belize - Live Science1,600-year-old tomb of Maya city's first ruler unearthed in Belize  Live Science

Guatemalan Flag Raised on Sarstoon During Belize’s National Day - Greater Belize MediaGuatemalan Flag Raised on Sarstoon During Belize’s National Day  Greater Belize Media

Meet the Brave Bodyguards Protecting Belize’s Scarlet Macaws From Poachers - National Audubon SocietyMeet the Brave Bodyguards Protecting Belize’s Scarlet Macaws From Poachers  National Audubon Society

St Kitts Joins Curacao, Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Guyana, and More Caribbean Countries Faces New Fees in US Visa Policy Change, Everything You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldSt Kitts Joins Curacao, Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Guyana, and More Caribbean Countries Faces New Fees in US Visa Policy Change, Everything You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Caribbean reef sharks rebound in Belize with shark fishers’ help - MongabayCaribbean reef sharks rebound in Belize with shark fishers’ help  Mongabay

From local planting to national plan, Belize bets on mangrove recovery - MongabayFrom local planting to national plan, Belize bets on mangrove recovery  Mongabay

How Guatemala, Mexico, and Belize plan to protect 14 million acres of Mayan forest - AP NewsHow Guatemala, Mexico, and Belize plan to protect 14 million acres of Mayan forest  AP News

US man shot dead after hijacking small passenger plane in Belize - The GuardianUS man shot dead after hijacking small passenger plane in Belize  The Guardian

Nepal Parliament Set Ablaze as Prime Minister Resigns - Greater Belize MediaNepal Parliament Set Ablaze as Prime Minister Resigns  Greater Belize Media

Sécurité sanitaire et qualité des aliments - Food and Agriculture OrganizationSécurité sanitaire et qualité des aliments  Food and Agriculture Organization

Opposition Supports ITVET U.S. $14 Million Loan Motion - Greater Belize MediaOpposition Supports ITVET U.S. $14 Million Loan Motion  Greater Belize Media

Belize’s New Ambassador to Taiwan Feels at Home in New Post - Greater Belize MediaBelize’s New Ambassador to Taiwan Feels at Home in New Post  Greater Belize Media

Belize Observes World Suicide Prevention Day Amid Global Call for Awareness - Love FM BelizeBelize Observes World Suicide Prevention Day Amid Global Call for Awareness  Love FM Belize

Extension of Tren Maya to Belize and Guatemala proposed as rail freight investment ramps up - Railway Gazette InternationalExtension of Tren Maya to Belize and Guatemala proposed as rail freight investment ramps up  Railway Gazette International

In Belize, Maya Descendants Are Reviving an Ancient, Sacred Ballgame - Smithsonian MagazineIn Belize, Maya Descendants Are Reviving an Ancient, Sacred Ballgame  Smithsonian Magazine

CORVI: Measuring Multidimensional Climate Risks in Belize City, Belize - Stimson CenterCORVI: Measuring Multidimensional Climate Risks in Belize City, Belize  Stimson Center

UDP Leaders Unite for September 10th Celebrations in Belize City - Love FM BelizeUDP Leaders Unite for September 10th Celebrations in Belize City  Love FM Belize

Belize removes Queen Elizabeth’s image on banknotes as ‘step in decolonisation’ - The GuardianBelize removes Queen Elizabeth’s image on banknotes as ‘step in decolonisation’  The Guardian

Expo Belize Market Place to Go Ahead Despite Persistent Rains - Love FM BelizeExpo Belize Market Place to Go Ahead Despite Persistent Rains  Love FM Belize

Two Taiwanese master chefs visits Belize on “2025 International Tour of Taiwan Gourmet Cuisine” - ROC Taiwan.orgTwo Taiwanese master chefs visits Belize on “2025 International Tour of Taiwan Gourmet Cuisine”  ROC Taiwan.org

Mexico, Belize and Guatemala create a trinational culture and nature corridor - Mexico News DailyMexico, Belize and Guatemala create a trinational culture and nature corridor  Mexico News Daily

No Suspects, No Arrests, No Charges in Budna Abduction - Greater Belize MediaNo Suspects, No Arrests, No Charges in Budna Abduction  Greater Belize Media

Amish Cook: Gloria and daughter Julia travel to Belize - Pharos-TribuneAmish Cook: Gloria and daughter Julia travel to Belize  Pharos-Tribune

Belize Protests Guatemalan Flag Incident at Sarstoon Island - The San Pedro SunBelize Protests Guatemalan Flag Incident at Sarstoon Island  The San Pedro Sun

Scientists drilled into Belize's Great Blue Hole and discovered a worrying trend - Live ScienceScientists drilled into Belize's Great Blue Hole and discovered a worrying trend  Live Science

Japan-Belize Summit Meeting - Prime Minister's Office of JapanJapan-Belize Summit Meeting  Prime Minister's Office of Japan

Belize: RSF condemns physical assault of journalist Louis “Ljay” Wade by police - Reporters sans frontièresBelize: RSF condemns physical assault of journalist Louis “Ljay” Wade by police  Reporters sans frontières

Education Ministry Meets Stakeholders on Inclusive Hair Policies - Love FM BelizeEducation Ministry Meets Stakeholders on Inclusive Hair Policies  Love FM Belize

Commonwealth U students experience ecological, cultural diversity in Belize - Tioga PublishingCommonwealth U students experience ecological, cultural diversity in Belize  Tioga Publishing

US citizen shot dead after hijacking small plane in Belize - CNNUS citizen shot dead after hijacking small plane in Belize  CNN

PAHO/WHO and European Union Officially Hand Over the Retrofitted Central Medical Laboratory to Belize’s Ministry of Health and Wellness - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO/WHO and European Union Officially Hand Over the Retrofitted Central Medical Laboratory to Belize’s Ministry of Health and Wellness  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)