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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New World Bank Study Identifies Reforms to Improve Public Spending in Belize - World Bank GroupNew World Bank Study Identifies Reforms to Improve Public Spending in Belize  World Bank Group

Belize vs Puerto Rico Prediction and Betting Tips | March 21st 2024 - SportskeedaBelize vs Puerto Rico Prediction and Betting Tips | March 21st 2024  Sportskeeda

Workshop Paves Way for Sustainable Management of Belize's Aquifer System - UNESCOWorkshop Paves Way for Sustainable Management of Belize's Aquifer System  UNESCO

'The Regime' Recap, Episode 3: The Heroes' Banquet - Vulture'The Regime' Recap, Episode 3: The Heroes' Banquet  Vulture

Houthis attack on Belize-flagged ship results in 29 km oil slick, sparking environmental crisis in Red Sea - The Times of IndiaHouthis attack on Belize-flagged ship results in 29 km oil slick, sparking environmental crisis in Red Sea  The Times of India

Belize formally accepts the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - WTO Latest NewsBelize formally accepts the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  WTO Latest News

Taxation: Bahamas, Belize, Seychelles and Turks and Caicos Islands removed from the EU list of non-cooperative ... - Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022Taxation: Bahamas, Belize, Seychelles and Turks and Caicos Islands removed from the EU list of non-cooperative ...  Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022

Dutch woman killed in Belize shooting; Two other Dutch injured - NL TimesDutch woman killed in Belize shooting; Two other Dutch injured  NL Times

Belize joins diplomatic backlash against Israel over Gaza bombardment - Al Jazeera EnglishBelize joins diplomatic backlash against Israel over Gaza bombardment  Al Jazeera English

Belmopan, Belize’s Capital, Is a City of Brutalist Calm - The New York TimesBelmopan, Belize’s Capital, Is a City of Brutalist Calm  The New York Times

OAS Council Reviews 20-Year Belize-Guatemala Zone, Honors Francophonie Day - Mirage NewsOAS Council Reviews 20-Year Belize-Guatemala Zone, Honors Francophonie Day  Mirage News

Belize awaits new bishop after puzzling resignation - The PillarBelize awaits new bishop after puzzling resignation  The Pillar

Haitian-American national charged with murder in Belize | Loop Caribbean News - Loop News CaribbeanHaitian-American national charged with murder in Belize | Loop Caribbean News  Loop News Caribbean

Belize: Upgrade of the MLT political risk to category 5/7 - CredendoBelize: Upgrade of the MLT political risk to category 5/7  Credendo

Promoting sustainable and inclusive development in Belize | FAO Investment Centre | Food and Agriculture ... - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsPromoting sustainable and inclusive development in Belize | FAO Investment Centre | Food and Agriculture ...  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

CWU and GOB strike an agreement – Love FM Belize News & Music Power - LoveFMCWU and GOB strike an agreement – Love FM Belize News & Music Power  LoveFM

HarperFiction pre-empts 'intoxicating' debut set in Belize jungle - The BooksellerHarperFiction pre-empts 'intoxicating' debut set in Belize jungle  The Bookseller

Belize cuts diplomatic ties with Israel as pressure for Gaza ceasefire mounts - The Times of IndiaBelize cuts diplomatic ties with Israel as pressure for Gaza ceasefire mounts  The Times of India

Belizean Elise-Gayonne Vernon celebrates triumph at Miss World | Loop Caribbean News - Loop News CaribbeanBelizean Elise-Gayonne Vernon celebrates triumph at Miss World | Loop Caribbean News  Loop News Caribbean

March 18, 2024 – Love FM Belize News & Music Power - LoveFMMarch 18, 2024 – Love FM Belize News & Music Power  LoveFM

Malaria eliminated in Belize - The LancetMalaria eliminated in Belize  The Lancet

Belize certified malaria-free by WHO - World Health Organization (WHO)Belize certified malaria-free by WHO  World Health Organization (WHO)

Q&A: how Belize eliminated malaria - World Health Organization (WHO)Q&A: how Belize eliminated malaria  World Health Organization (WHO)

Under Secretary Zeya's Travel to Jamaica and Belize - United States Department of State - Department of StateUnder Secretary Zeya's Travel to Jamaica and Belize - United States Department of State  Department of State

7 News Belize - Channel 7 Daily News7 News Belize  Channel 7 Daily News

Road safety in action: UNDSS Guatemala and Belize organized driving training to elevate road safety standards ... - Welcome to the United NationsRoad safety in action: UNDSS Guatemala and Belize organized driving training to elevate road safety standards ...  Welcome to the United Nations

Belize | General Assembly - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateBelize | General Assembly  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Publication: A Situation Analysis of Gender and Politics in Belize “Toward Equality of Opportunity for Equality of Results” - United Nations Development ProgrammePublication: A Situation Analysis of Gender and Politics in Belize “Toward Equality of Opportunity for Equality of Results”  United Nations Development Programme

Garifuna (Garinagu) in Belize - Minority Rights GroupGarifuna (Garinagu) in Belize  Minority Rights Group

7 News Belize - Channel 7 Daily News7 News Belize  Channel 7 Daily News

Can Carbon Offsets Save a Fragile Band of Belize’s Tropical Rainforest? - InsideClimate NewsCan Carbon Offsets Save a Fragile Band of Belize’s Tropical Rainforest?  InsideClimate News

Belize: On the Way to Somewhere - JSTOR DailyBelize: On the Way to Somewhere  JSTOR Daily

Maya in Belize - Minority Rights GroupMaya in Belize  Minority Rights Group

Former Belize City Mayor assaulted by her caretaker - LoveFMFormer Belize City Mayor assaulted by her caretaker  LoveFM

Belize Latest Cutting Diplomatic Ties With Israel — Joining These 8 Other Countries - ForbesBelize Latest Cutting Diplomatic Ties With Israel — Joining These 8 Other Countries  Forbes

Every child learns in Belize - UNICEFEvery child learns in Belize  UNICEF

Belize suspends diplomatic ties with Israel, renews call for ‘immediate ceasefire’ - CNNBelize suspends diplomatic ties with Israel, renews call for ‘immediate ceasefire’  CNN

Belize City Council Administrator Laid to Rest: Tributes Pour in for Stephanie Lindo-Garbutt - LoveFMBelize City Council Administrator Laid to Rest: Tributes Pour in for Stephanie Lindo-Garbutt  LoveFM

TONY THE TOURIST: Tony Roach Talks Belize Fishing, A Strong Hardwater Bite & His Take On The New Mille Lacs ... - WJJYTONY THE TOURIST: Tony Roach Talks Belize Fishing, A Strong Hardwater Bite & His Take On The New Mille Lacs ...  WJJY

Summer in the Field: How Surging Tourism and Development in Belize are Threatening Coastal Mangroves | Global ... - Boston UniversitySummer in the Field: How Surging Tourism and Development in Belize are Threatening Coastal Mangroves | Global ...  Boston University

Belize advances chemicals and waste management goals - UNEPBelize advances chemicals and waste management goals  UNEP

Belize suspends ties with Israel over war against Hamas in Gaza - The Times of IsraelBelize suspends ties with Israel over war against Hamas in Gaza  The Times of Israel

Resilient Bold Belize | Projects - World Wildlife FundResilient Bold Belize | Projects  World Wildlife Fund

Belize to Launch Project to Make Biofuel From Seaweed Clogging Coasts - Voice of America - VOA NewsBelize to Launch Project to Make Biofuel From Seaweed Clogging Coasts  Voice of America - VOA News

Germany and Belize: Bilateral relations - Federal Foreign Office - Auswärtiges AmtGermany and Belize: Bilateral relations - Federal Foreign Office  Auswärtiges Amt

Houthis suspected in attack on Belize-flagged ship in Bab el-Mandeb Strait - NBC NewsHouthis suspected in attack on Belize-flagged ship in Bab el-Mandeb Strait  NBC News

You Don't Need A Wetsuit To Snorkel In Belize, But You'll Want This - Men's JournalYou Don't Need A Wetsuit To Snorkel In Belize, But You'll Want This  Men's Journal

Belize takes a significant step towards ensuring universal health access by removing all fees in public hospitals - Pan American Health OrganizationBelize takes a significant step towards ensuring universal health access by removing all fees in public hospitals  Pan American Health Organization

The first electric bus arrives at the Belize Western Border - United Nations Development ProgrammeThe first electric bus arrives at the Belize Western Border  United Nations Development Programme

Belize prepares for current and future emergencies - World BankBelize prepares for current and future emergencies  World Bank

PACE Justice Project launched in Belize - United Nations Development ProgrammePACE Justice Project launched in Belize  United Nations Development Programme

7 News Belize - Channel 7 Daily News7 News Belize  Channel 7 Daily News

Belize regional and district healthcare teams receive training to strengthen their emergency and critical care system ... - Pan American Health OrganizationBelize regional and district healthcare teams receive training to strengthen their emergency and critical care system ...  Pan American Health Organization

Belize Blue Carbon: Establishing a national carbon stock estimate for mangrove ecosystems - ScienceDirect.comBelize Blue Carbon: Establishing a national carbon stock estimate for mangrove ecosystems  ScienceDirect.com

Houthi rebels severely damage Belize-flagged ship in Bab el-Mandeb Strait - The Associated PressHouthi rebels severely damage Belize-flagged ship in Bab el-Mandeb Strait  The Associated Press

PAHO/WHO Belize in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness with funding support from the United States ... - Pan American Health OrganizationPAHO/WHO Belize in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness with funding support from the United States ...  Pan American Health Organization

From Tokyo 2020 to Los Angeles 2028, Belize's Samantha Dirks is seeing a whole new side of the Games - OlympicsFrom Tokyo 2020 to Los Angeles 2028, Belize's Samantha Dirks is seeing a whole new side of the Games  Olympics

Belize declared free from malaria by health chiefs - BBC.comBelize declared free from malaria by health chiefs  BBC.com

Home - Belize | The Netherlands and Belize - The Netherlands and YouHome - Belize | The Netherlands and Belize  The Netherlands and You

Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Dodd's Travel to Belize and Costa Rica - United States Department of State - Department of StateSpecial Presidential Advisor for the Americas Dodd's Travel to Belize and Costa Rica - United States Department of State  Department of State

U.S. Relations With Belize - United States Department of State - Department of StateU.S. Relations With Belize - United States Department of State  Department of State

9000 years of change in coral community structure and accretion in Belize reefs, western Atlantic | Scientific Reports - Nature.com9000 years of change in coral community structure and accretion in Belize reefs, western Atlantic | Scientific Reports  Nature.com

Belize - unemployment rate 2003-2022 - StatistaBelize - unemployment rate 2003-2022  Statista

Belize National Day - United States Department of State - Department of StateBelize National Day - United States Department of State  Department of State

UK awards grant to empower women in seaweed mariculture sector in Belize - GOV.UKUK awards grant to empower women in seaweed mariculture sector in Belize  GOV.UK

Belize Emerges as Winner of the Caribbean Immunization Surveillance Award - Pan American Health OrganizationBelize Emerges as Winner of the Caribbean Immunization Surveillance Award  Pan American Health Organization

Belize strengthens its health system through PAHO's Essential Public Health Functions - Pan American Health OrganizationBelize strengthens its health system through PAHO's Essential Public Health Functions  Pan American Health Organization

What You Need To Know About Traveling To Belize Before You Step Off The Plane - Men's JournalWhat You Need To Know About Traveling To Belize Before You Step Off The Plane  Men's Journal

PAHO/WHO Belize, the Ministry of Health and Wellness, and the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and ... - Pan American Health OrganizationPAHO/WHO Belize, the Ministry of Health and Wellness, and the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and ...  Pan American Health Organization

Express: Fire damages historic Amador gym | Dublin teachers reach deal with district | Take Us Along ... to Belize - Pleasanton WeeklyExpress: Fire damages historic Amador gym | Dublin teachers reach deal with district | Take Us Along ... to Belize  Pleasanton Weekly

Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Lapenn's Travel to Belize - United States Department of State - Department of StateSenior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Lapenn's Travel to Belize - United States Department of State  Department of State

UNDP partners with the Statistical Institute of Belize and Ministry of Economic Development to enhance the country's ... - United Nations Development ProgrammeUNDP partners with the Statistical Institute of Belize and Ministry of Economic Development to enhance the country's ...  United Nations Development Programme

7 News Belize - Channel 7 Daily News7 News Belize  Channel 7 Daily News

EU adds Belize, Seychelles, Antigua and Barbuda to tax havens list - ReutersEU adds Belize, Seychelles, Antigua and Barbuda to tax havens list  Reuters

How Belize became a poster child for 'debt-for-nature' swaps - Phys.orgHow Belize became a poster child for 'debt-for-nature' swaps  Phys.org

Surveying Their Way to Land Rights: Belize's Maya Women's GPS Mapping Team - EEASSurveying Their Way to Land Rights: Belize's Maya Women's GPS Mapping Team  EEAS

Belize develops action plan to strengthen governance and improve public health capacities through an emphasis on ... - Pan American Health OrganizationBelize develops action plan to strengthen governance and improve public health capacities through an emphasis on ...  Pan American Health Organization

CWU and GOB Reach Agreement: Report - Channel 5 BelizeCWU and GOB Reach Agreement: Report  Channel 5 Belize

This Centuries-Old Border Dispute Pits an Army Against Unarmed Volunteers - The New York TimesThis Centuries-Old Border Dispute Pits an Army Against Unarmed Volunteers  The New York Times

UN expresses concern over rise in violence against women and children in Belize - Breaking Belize NewsUN expresses concern over rise in violence against women and children in Belize  Breaking Belize News

Belize hosts PAHO/WHO's 37th Meeting of the Caribbean Immunization Managers to strengthen the Expanded ... - Pan American Health OrganizationBelize hosts PAHO/WHO's 37th Meeting of the Caribbean Immunization Managers to strengthen the Expanded ...  Pan American Health Organization

7 News Belize - Channel 7 Daily News7 News Belize  Channel 7 Daily News

A ship earlier hit by Yemen's Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea, the first vessel lost in conflict - The Associated PressA ship earlier hit by Yemen's Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea, the first vessel lost in conflict  The Associated Press

Jasmine Hartin: Socialite spared jail after killing Belize police chief - BBC.comJasmine Hartin: Socialite spared jail after killing Belize police chief  BBC.com

ADV Riding Couple Brutally Robbed & Assaulted In Belize Carries On - ADV PulseADV Riding Couple Brutally Robbed & Assaulted In Belize Carries On  ADV Pulse

CSD goes to Belize - News - Illinois State - Illinois State University NewsCSD goes to Belize - News - Illinois State  Illinois State University News

University of Belize Hosts Career Open Day in Toledo Campus - LoveFMUniversity of Belize Hosts Career Open Day in Toledo Campus  LoveFM

USM Students Immersed into Diverse Ecosystems during Study Abroad Trip to Belize - The University of Southern MississippiUSM Students Immersed into Diverse Ecosystems during Study Abroad Trip to Belize  The University of Southern Mississippi

Belize explores an integrated approach to improve financing for sustainable development - United Nations Development ProgrammeBelize explores an integrated approach to improve financing for sustainable development  United Nations Development Programme

Cave Man: Anthropology Professor Explores the Unknown in Belize - CSUSM NewsCenterCave Man: Anthropology Professor Explores the Unknown in Belize  CSUSM NewsCenter

Belize country profile - BBC.comBelize country profile  BBC.com

Belize: Country Cooperation Strategy 2023-2027 - PAHO/WHO - Pan American Health OrganizationBelize: Country Cooperation Strategy 2023-2027 - PAHO/WHO  Pan American Health Organization

School of Life Sciences offers opportunities to study in Panama, Belize | ASU News - ASU News NowSchool of Life Sciences offers opportunities to study in Panama, Belize | ASU News  ASU News Now

Louisiana, Belize State Partnership plans for the future – Louisiana National Guard - Louisiana National GuardLouisiana, Belize State Partnership plans for the future – Louisiana National Guard  Louisiana National Guard

Premier League of Belize: Verdes run over Wagiya 6-0 - Breaking Belize NewsPremier League of Belize: Verdes run over Wagiya 6-0  Breaking Belize News

Belize launches the PACE Justice Project to Reduce Case Backlog in the Criminal Justice System - United Nations Development ProgrammeBelize launches the PACE Justice Project to Reduce Case Backlog in the Criminal Justice System  United Nations Development Programme

Premier League of Belize: Police Benque pull off 2-2 draw against Port Layola - Breaking Belize NewsPremier League of Belize: Police Benque pull off 2-2 draw against Port Layola  Breaking Belize News

Inside a luxury overwater bungalow in Belize that costs $950 a night - Business InsiderInside a luxury overwater bungalow in Belize that costs $950 a night  Business Insider

Education Team Teaches Literacy, Trains Teachers in Belize - Taylor UniversityEducation Team Teaches Literacy, Trains Teachers in Belize  Taylor University

Belize launches the PACE Justice Project to Reduce Case Backlog in the Criminal Justice System - EEASBelize launches the PACE Justice Project to Reduce Case Backlog in the Criminal Justice System  EEAS