Belize, the state in the southeast of the Yucatán Peninsula, bordering Mexico and Guatemala, is two things: steeped in history and yet young. The country only became independent in 1981 and is today considered a calm pole in a troubled region. It was the tense relationship with neighboring Guatemala that repeatedly led to tensions. Belize owed its sovereignty solely to the intervention of British troops, because Guatemala's claim to access to the Caribbean Sea is unbroken. The dwarf state of Belize regards the British as a protecting power, probably out of gratitude to England. Only in this country is English the official language in South America. Vacationers can look forward to a special kind of Caribbean feeling here.
Country data Belize
Belize at a glance
| Flag |  |
|---|---|
| Population | 375.000 |
| Language | English |
| Area | 22966 km2 |
| Continent | North America |
| Currency | Belize Dollar (BZD) |
| Neighboring countries | Guatemala und Mexico |
Map Belize
Country borders and location of the capital
