Belize

Area: 22 996 km²

Population: 294 385 (2007)

Population density: 12.8 pers./km²

Capital: Belmopan

Government type: Constitutional monarchy

Official language: English

Ethnic groups: Mestizo 48.7%, Kriol 24.9%, Maya 10.6%, Garifuna 6.1%, other 9.7%

Religion: Roman Catholic 49.6%, Protestant 27%, other 14%, none 9.4%

Currency: Belize dollar (BZD)

Time zone: UTC -6

Administrative divisions: Belize is divided into 6 districts, which are subdivided into 31 constituencies

Highest point: Victoria Peak 1 160 m

Longest river: Belize River 290 km

Largest lake: New River Lagoon

Largest cities: Belize City, Orange Walk Town, San Ignacio, Belmopan, Dangriga

Calling code: + 501

Internet TLD: .bz