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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NMSU students experience first anthropology field school in Belize - New Mexico State UniversityNMSU students experience first anthropology field school in Belize  New Mexico State University

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

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

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

Sucro joint venture to build sugar refinery in Belize - Baking BusinessSucro joint venture to build sugar refinery in Belize  Baking Business

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tamales Vendor Murdered in Bella Vista - Greater Belize MediaTamales Vendor Murdered in Bella Vista  Greater Belize Media

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

WWF Kicks Off Mangrove-Friendly Development Competition - Greater Belize MediaWWF Kicks Off Mangrove-Friendly Development Competition  Greater Belize Media

Motorcycle Slams Into Cyclist in Belize City - Greater Belize MediaMotorcycle Slams Into Cyclist in Belize City  Greater Belize Media

Defending Facts with Media Literacy - Greater Belize MediaDefending Facts with Media Literacy  Greater Belize Media

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

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

Road Safety Concerns Rise After Teens Destroy Stop Sign - Greater Belize MediaRoad Safety Concerns Rise After Teens Destroy Stop Sign  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, 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 Joins Ecuador, India, Philippines, Brazil, Egypt, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, And Canada In Urging Travelers To Stay Alert And Exercise High Caution Due To Increased Security Risks - Travel And Tour WorldBelize Joins Ecuador, India, Philippines, Brazil, Egypt, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, And Canada In Urging Travelers To Stay Alert And Exercise High Caution Due To Increased Security Risks  Travel And Tour World

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

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)

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

Belize travel - Lonely PlanetBelize travel  Lonely Planet

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

Maximizing Digital Payments for Social Protection in Belize - UN World Food ProgrammeMaximizing Digital Payments for Social Protection in Belize  UN World Food Programme

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

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

It’s Getting Easier for Canadians to Fly to Belize - Caribbean JournalIt’s Getting Easier for Canadians to Fly to Belize  Caribbean Journal

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

Former PM Barrow: Belizeans Deserve Truth on Budna - Greater Belize MediaFormer PM Barrow: Belizeans Deserve Truth on Budna  Greater Belize Media

Opposition Plans UDP ‘Reset’ Ahead of November Convention - Greater Belize MediaOpposition Plans UDP ‘Reset’ Ahead of November Convention  Greater Belize Media

Commonwealth University students experience ecological and cultural diversity while in Belize - standard-journal.comCommonwealth University students experience ecological and cultural diversity while in Belize  standard-journal.com

Carlo Acutis Becomes First Millennial Saint - Greater Belize MediaCarlo Acutis Becomes First Millennial Saint  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

Former PM Barrow Questions PM Briceño on Budna Abduction - Greater Belize MediaFormer PM Barrow Questions PM Briceño on Budna Abduction  Greater Belize Media

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

From Lobsterfest to fry jacks: Discover the best eats of Belize in island hot spots - Vancouver Is AwesomeFrom Lobsterfest to fry jacks: Discover the best eats of Belize in island hot spots  Vancouver Is Awesome

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)

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)

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

Prime Minister Briceño Takes Action in Budna Investigation - Greater Belize MediaPrime Minister Briceño Takes Action in Budna Investigation  Greater Belize Media

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

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

PM Briceño: Narco-Trafficking Remains Top Security Concern - Greater Belize MediaPM Briceño: Narco-Trafficking Remains Top Security Concern  Greater Belize Media

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)

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)

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

Delta flight from Atlanta diverted to Belize over mechanical issue with plane’s engine - yahoo.comDelta flight from Atlanta diverted to Belize over mechanical issue with plane’s engine  yahoo.com

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

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

Opposition’s Lee Mark Chang Raises Alarm on Inflation Crisis - Greater Belize MediaOpposition’s Lee Mark Chang Raises Alarm on Inflation Crisis  Greater Belize Media

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

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

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

Belize Great Dive for Sustainability - eTurboNewsBelize Great Dive for Sustainability  eTurboNews

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

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

High school Spanish students practice language skills in Guatemala, Belize - apg-wi.comHigh school Spanish students practice language skills in Guatemala, Belize  apg-wi.com

Belize Investment Summit 2025: Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation Advances Belize’s Sustainable Blue Economy - The San Pedro SunBelize Investment Summit 2025: Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation Advances Belize’s Sustainable Blue Economy  The San Pedro Sun

Bail Denied for Christy Guzman - Greater Belize MediaBail Denied for Christy Guzman  Greater Belize Media

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

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

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

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)

Mexico, Guatemala and Belize to create tri-national nature reserve to protect Mayan jungle - AP NewsMexico, Guatemala and Belize to create tri-national nature reserve to protect Mayan jungle  AP News

Government Strategizing how to Tackle National Sargassum Crisis - Greater Belize MediaGovernment Strategizing how to Tackle National Sargassum Crisis  Greater Belize Media

Welcome to the Jungle: Bucket-list experiences deep in the heart of Belize - Vancouver Is AwesomeWelcome to the Jungle: Bucket-list experiences deep in the heart of Belize  Vancouver Is Awesome

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

Belize police commissioner sent on leave after abduction of Belizean man - Jamaica ObserverBelize police commissioner sent on leave after abduction of Belizean man  Jamaica Observer

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

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

School Food and Nutrition Policy supported by FAO, approved in Belize - Food and Agriculture OrganizationSchool Food and Nutrition Policy supported by FAO, approved in Belize  Food and Agriculture Organization

Wilson Hernandez’s Brother Dissatisfied with Murder Charge - Greater Belize MediaWilson Hernandez’s Brother Dissatisfied with Murder Charge  Greater Belize Media

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

Elizabeth Bailey ’27: Belize Kriol and 20th Century Poetry - Bryn Mawr CollegeElizabeth Bailey ’27: Belize Kriol and 20th Century Poetry  Bryn Mawr College

Delta flight from Atlanta diverted to Belize over mechanical issue with plane’s engine - WSB-TVDelta flight from Atlanta diverted to Belize over mechanical issue with plane’s engine  WSB-TV

U.S. Deploys Warships to Combat Drug Trafficking in Caribbean - Greater Belize MediaU.S. Deploys Warships to Combat Drug Trafficking in Caribbean  Greater Belize Media

OAS General Secretariat and Belize Sign Agreement to Strengthen Protection of Refugees - Organization of American StatesOAS General Secretariat and Belize Sign Agreement to Strengthen Protection of Refugees  Organization of American States

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)

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

Belize hosts Global Learning Route: A Pathway to Climate Adaptation and Value Chain Development - Food and Agriculture OrganizationBelize hosts Global Learning Route: A Pathway to Climate Adaptation and Value Chain Development  Food and Agriculture Organization

Something Truly Scary Discovered at The Bottom of Belize's Great Blue Hole - ScienceAlertSomething Truly Scary Discovered at The Bottom of Belize's Great Blue Hole  ScienceAlert

Task Force Notes Decrease in Sargassum Along Belize’s Coast - Greater Belize MediaTask Force Notes Decrease in Sargassum Along Belize’s Coast  Greater Belize Media

E&E News: Mexico, Guatemala, Belize to create tri-national Mayan jungle reserve - POLITICO ProE&E News: Mexico, Guatemala, Belize to create tri-national Mayan jungle reserve  POLITICO Pro