Belize is located in Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala and Mexico.
Population (2014 est) – 340,844
Area – 14,270mi
Capital – Belmopan
Ethnic Background
Creole – 25%
Mulatto & Mestizo – 49%
Maya – 11%
Garifuna – 6%
Other – 10%
Exports – sugar, bananas, citrus, clothing, fish products, molasses, wood, crude oil
Imports – machinery and transport equipment, manufactured goods; fuels, chemicals, pharmaceuticals; food, beverages, tobacco
Life Expectancy (2014 est) – M 67 years F 70 years
Infant Mortality (2014 est) – 20.31 deaths/1,000 live births
Adult Illiteracy Rate – 23.1%
