1. Belize

2. Population 287,730
Capital City Belmopan (52,000)
Land Area 8,867 sq miles
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City) 16º N, 88º W

3. Interesting Facts
Belize is home to more than 400 islands.
Belize is famous for its scuba diving and
Snorkeling opportunities.
Mayan Indians once lived in this region
Capital used to be Belize City but
was destroyed by a hurricane in 1961

4. Belize is home to the largest unbroken
barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere
The 2nd longest in the world (Australia)
Belize is the only Central American
country with no Pacific coast.
Belize oranges are so sweet, some are
shipped to Florida and California to be
mixed with local oranges for orange juice.

5. The population of Belize is very young,
with 50% less than 18 years old.
Fisheries are important and include
lobster, conch, shrimp and fin fish.
Belize has 43 airports. (5 paved) (38 unpaved.)

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