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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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

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Archaeologists uncover tomb of first known Maya ruler at Belize’s Caracol - MoneycontrolArchaeologists uncover tomb of first known Maya ruler at Belize’s Caracol  Moneycontrol

BEL and BAPCOL Sign Historic Power Purchase Agreement To Deliver Belize's First Utility-Scale Solar Plant in 2026 - BNamericasBEL and BAPCOL Sign Historic Power Purchase Agreement To Deliver Belize's First Utility-Scale Solar Plant in 2026  BNamericas

Royal tomb of Mayan king unearthed in Belize after 1,600 years - News Arena IndiaRoyal tomb of Mayan king unearthed in Belize after 1,600 years  News Arena India

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1,600-year-old tomb of Caracol’s founding king Te K’ab Chaak unearthed in Belize jungle - Archaeology News Online Magazine1,600-year-old tomb of Caracol’s founding king Te K’ab Chaak unearthed in Belize jungle  Archaeology News Online Magazine

1,700-year-old royal tomb of first king of Caracol unearthed in Belize jungle - Interesting Engineering1,700-year-old royal tomb of first king of Caracol unearthed in Belize jungle  Interesting Engineering

Archaeologists Unearth Treasure-Filled Tomb Belonging to the First Known Ruler of a Maya City in Belize - Smithsonian MagazineArchaeologists Unearth Treasure-Filled Tomb Belonging to the First Known Ruler of a Maya City in Belize  Smithsonian Magazine

Belize travel - Lonely PlanetBelize travel  Lonely Planet

Darrell Bradley Calls for ‘Real’ UDP Unity Amid Ongoing Infighting - Channel 5 BelizeDarrell Bradley Calls for ‘Real’ UDP Unity Amid Ongoing Infighting  Channel 5 Belize

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Iranian Group Places $40 Million Bounty on Trump’s Head - Channel 5 BelizeIranian Group Places $40 Million Bounty on Trump’s Head  Channel 5 Belize

NTUCB: “A Movement to Make Our Citizens Conscious” - Channel 5 BelizeNTUCB: “A Movement to Make Our Citizens Conscious”  Channel 5 Belize

Belizean Involved in Hit and Run in Melchor Dies - Channel 5 BelizeBelizean Involved in Hit and Run in Melchor Dies  Channel 5 Belize

1,600-Year-Old Tomb of Maya King Wearing a Jade Death Mask Discovered in Belize - Discover Magazine1,600-Year-Old Tomb of Maya King Wearing a Jade Death Mask Discovered in Belize  Discover Magazine

1,600-Year-Old Royal Tomb Found in Belize Reveals Secrets of Maya Civilization - Indian Defence Review1,600-Year-Old Royal Tomb Found in Belize Reveals Secrets of Maya Civilization  Indian Defence Review

Scientists find tomb of a Maya king and his ancient treasures. But who was he? - National GeographicScientists find tomb of a Maya king and his ancient treasures. But who was he?  National Geographic

AFECAVOL Final 4 Men’s Volleyball Championship: Hauze, Godoy power Belize’s presence with stellar honours - Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.comAFECAVOL Final 4 Men’s Volleyball Championship: Hauze, Godoy power Belize’s presence with stellar honours  Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com

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 Volleyball Team Stuck in Guatemala Protest - Channel 5 BelizeBelize Volleyball Team Stuck in Guatemala Protest  Channel 5 Belize

Team Belize clear Guatemala road blockade, resume journey home - Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.comTeam Belize clear Guatemala road blockade, resume journey home  Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com

Darrell Bradley says 13th Amendment “Dangerous” - Channel 5 BelizeDarrell Bradley says 13th Amendment “Dangerous”  Channel 5 Belize

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

Galen University and the Belize Defence Force launch first English as a new Language Intensive Programme - Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.comGalen University and the Belize Defence Force launch first English as a new Language Intensive Programme  Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com

Four Decades of Caracol Research Leads to King’s Tomb - Channel 5 BelizeFour Decades of Caracol Research Leads to King’s Tomb  Channel 5 Belize

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

Developing Capacities to Safeguard Belize’s Rich Culinary Traditions - UNESCO.orgDeveloping Capacities to Safeguard Belize’s Rich Culinary Traditions  UNESCO.org

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

Pilot Sues Airports Authority After Deadly Hijacking - Channel 5 BelizePilot Sues Airports Authority After Deadly Hijacking  Channel 5 Belize

Belize’s Silver-Winning Volleyball Team’s Next Stop: Home - Channel 5 BelizeBelize’s Silver-Winning Volleyball Team’s Next Stop: Home  Channel 5 Belize

NTUCB Rally Back On: Workers Urged to March This Saturday - Channel 5 BelizeNTUCB Rally Back On: Workers Urged to March This Saturday  Channel 5 Belize

Serena Williams Teases Simone Biles Over Her ‘Boring’ Belize Getaway - parade.comSerena Williams Teases Simone Biles Over Her ‘Boring’ Belize Getaway  parade.com

Texas archaeologists uncover treasure-filled tomb of ancient Mayan ruler in Belize - CBS NewsTexas archaeologists uncover treasure-filled tomb of ancient Mayan ruler in Belize  CBS News

Ancient Mayan Tomb of Caracol’s Founding King Unearthed in Belize - ARTnews.comAncient Mayan Tomb of Caracol’s Founding King Unearthed in Belize  ARTnews.com

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

A New Discovery in Caracol Highlights Site’s Significance - Channel 5 BelizeA New Discovery in Caracol Highlights Site’s Significance  Channel 5 Belize

Do You Support the Controversial Thirteenth Amendment? - Channel 5 BelizeDo You Support the Controversial Thirteenth Amendment?  Channel 5 Belize

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

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

UDP Rift Continues as Faber “Disrupts” NPC Meeting - Channel 5 BelizeUDP Rift Continues as Faber “Disrupts” NPC Meeting  Channel 5 Belize

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

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)

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)

80 More Megawatts of Energy Coming to Belize? - Channel 5 Belize80 More Megawatts of Energy Coming to Belize?  Channel 5 Belize

Italy’s ‘Hero’ Sniffer Dog Killed with Sausages Stuffed with Nails - Channel 5 BelizeItaly’s ‘Hero’ Sniffer Dog Killed with Sausages Stuffed with Nails  Channel 5 Belize

Archaeologists Unearth Treasure-Filled Tomb Belonging to the First Known Ruler of a Maya City in Belize - MSNArchaeologists Unearth Treasure-Filled Tomb Belonging to the First Known Ruler of a Maya City in Belize  MSN

Tomb of Caracol King Discovered - Channel 5 BelizeTomb of Caracol King Discovered  Channel 5 Belize

Ancient Maya King Tomb Discovered at Caracol Site, Belize - Colombia OneAncient Maya King Tomb Discovered at Caracol Site, Belize  Colombia One

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)

BEL Flips the Switch on Solar Future - Channel 5 BelizeBEL Flips the Switch on Solar Future  Channel 5 Belize

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)

BTL Buyout Buzz: PM Pressed on Speednet Rumors - Channel 5 BelizeBTL Buyout Buzz: PM Pressed on Speednet Rumors  Channel 5 Belize

WhatsApp accounts being hacked; requesting bank transfers - Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.comWhatsApp accounts being hacked; requesting bank transfers  Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com

FAO Advances Efforts to Strengthen Food Safety Governance in Belize - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO Advances Efforts to Strengthen Food Safety Governance in Belize  Food and Agriculture Organization

First Belizean OAS Assistant Secretary General Concludes 10-Year Term - Channel 5 BelizeFirst Belizean OAS Assistant Secretary General Concludes 10-Year Term  Channel 5 Belize

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

UBFSU Still Waiting for Subvention and Salary Increases - Channel 5 BelizeUBFSU Still Waiting for Subvention and Salary Increases  Channel 5 Belize

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

Tracy Panton Rejects NPC Meeting as Unconstitutional, Again - Channel 5 BelizeTracy Panton Rejects NPC Meeting as Unconstitutional, Again  Channel 5 Belize

Nestor Mendez remains in U.S. as Belize’s new ambassador to the United States - Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.comNestor Mendez remains in U.S. as Belize’s new ambassador to the United States  Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com

Resilient Rural Belize completes Irrigation Equipment installation - Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.comResilient Rural Belize completes Irrigation Equipment installation  Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com

Belize Launches Plan to Add 80 Megawatts of Solar Energy - Love FM BelizeBelize Launches Plan to Add 80 Megawatts of Solar Energy  Love FM Belize

Minor robbed of bicycle in Belize City - Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.comMinor robbed of bicycle in Belize City  Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com

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

Team Belize to compete in AFECAVOL Final 4 Men’s Volleyball Tournament in San Salvador starting Friday - Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.comTeam Belize to compete in AFECAVOL Final 4 Men’s Volleyball Tournament in San Salvador starting Friday  Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com

US Virgin Islands Unify with St. Vincent, Curaçao, Belize, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Grenada in Caribbean Travel Boom Fueled by New Air Routes, Cruise Gains, and Hotel Growth - Travel And Tour WorldUS Virgin Islands Unify with St. Vincent, Curaçao, Belize, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Grenada in Caribbean Travel Boom Fueled by New Air Routes, Cruise Gains, and Hotel Growth  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

Will CARICOM Free Movement Strain Belize/U.S. Relations? - Channel 5 BelizeWill CARICOM Free Movement Strain Belize/U.S. Relations?  Channel 5 Belize

Maya King's Tomb: First Ruler of Caracol Discovered, Belize - Ancient OriginsMaya King's Tomb: First Ruler of Caracol Discovered, Belize  Ancient Origins

Air Canada’s Largest Latin American Expansion: New Nonstop Flights to Lima, Belize, Puerto Escondido, and Tepic for Winter 2025–26 - Travel And Tour WorldAir Canada’s Largest Latin American Expansion: New Nonstop Flights to Lima, Belize, Puerto Escondido, and Tepic for Winter 2025–26  Travel And Tour World

Search for Big Cats in the Jungles of Belize - Backpacker MagazineSearch for Big Cats in the Jungles of Belize  Backpacker Magazine

Deported Mother Reunites with Family in Belize - Channel 5 BelizeDeported Mother Reunites with Family in Belize  Channel 5 Belize

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

Belize secures silver medal at AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four Tournament - Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.comBelize secures silver medal at AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four Tournament  Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com

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

Galen University and Belize Defence Force launch joint English Language Programme for regional military personnel - Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.comGalen University and Belize Defence Force launch joint English Language Programme for regional military personnel  Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com

Archaeologists Unearth Treasure-Filled Tomb Belonging to the First Known Ruler of a Maya City in Belize - MSNArchaeologists Unearth Treasure-Filled Tomb Belonging to the First Known Ruler of a Maya City in Belize  MSN

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

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

Scientists make disturbing discovery at the bottom of iconic Blue Hole - Indy100Scientists make disturbing discovery at the bottom of iconic Blue Hole  Indy100

Belize - General DebateBelize  General Debate

Belize Beneficial Ownership Registry: A Comprehensive Analysis of Current Practices - Global Financial IntegrityBelize Beneficial Ownership Registry: A Comprehensive Analysis of Current Practices  Global Financial Integrity

Air Canada Expands Winter Network with New Flights from Canada to Peru, Belize and Mexico to Meet Soaring Demand for Sun-Soaked Getaways and Cultural Adventures - Travel And Tour WorldAir Canada Expands Winter Network with New Flights from Canada to Peru, Belize and Mexico to Meet Soaring Demand for Sun-Soaked Getaways and Cultural Adventures  Travel And Tour World

Belize to see mostly sunny skies with gusty winds and isolated showers - Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.comBelize to see mostly sunny skies with gusty winds and isolated showers  Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com

Belize introduces a digital declaration for travelers - VisasNewsBelize introduces a digital declaration for travelers  VisasNews

Caribbean Earthquake: Quake Off Cayman Islands Jolts Honduras, Belize, Mexico And Cuba - Times NowCaribbean Earthquake: Quake Off Cayman Islands Jolts Honduras, Belize, Mexico And Cuba  Times Now

Free to Move: Belize Joins CARICOM Integration Push - Channel 5 BelizeFree to Move: Belize Joins CARICOM Integration Push  Channel 5 Belize

A Review of From South Central to Southside: Gang Transnationalism, Masculinity and Disorganized Violence in Belize City - Harvard UniversityA Review of From South Central to Southside: Gang Transnationalism, Masculinity and Disorganized Violence in Belize City  Harvard University

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

Former Miss World Belize, Elise Vernon, graduates with Honors from Galen University - Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.comFormer Miss World Belize, Elise Vernon, graduates with Honors from Galen University  Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com

Japan-Belize Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Belize Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

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

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

1,600-Year-Old Tomb of First Maya King Discovered in Caracol, Belize - Arkeonews1,600-Year-Old Tomb of First Maya King Discovered in Caracol, Belize  Arkeonews