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| Independence Year : 1981 Population : 274000 Life Expectancy : 70.9 Capital : 185 GNP : 630.00 GNP Old : 616.00 Local Name : Belize Government Form :Constitutional Monarchy Location : Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala and Mexico Terrain : plain coastline covered with mangrove swamps, low mountains in interior, highest point Doyle's Delight (1124 m). Climate : Tropical, hot and humid. Rainy season May to November; dry season February to May Ethnic Group : Mestizo, Creole, Ketchi, Yucatec and Mopan Mayas, Garifuna and East Indian Religions : Roman Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, other Protestant, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist. Official Website :www.governmentofbelize.gov.bz/ | 
Genral Information - Belize
Background
Belize lies on the eastern or Caribbean coast of Central America, bounded on the north and part of the west by Mexico, and on the south and the remainder of the west by Guatemala. Belize is the most sparsely populated nation in Central America otherwise a melting pot of many races with an estimated population of approximately 274 000.With many tourists, the Belize resorts are very popular for some great relaxation time. Territorial disputes between the UK and Guatemala delayed the independence of Belize until 1981. Guatemala refused to recognize the new nation until 1992. |
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