Location: Central America, bordering the Caribbean
Sea,
between Guatemala and Mexico
Land Size of Belize : 22,806 sq km
Climate / Weather of Belize : tropical; very hot and humid;
rainy season (May to November); dry season (February to May)
Belize Population : 272,945 (July 2004 est.)
Former Name(s) : British Honduras
Belize Capital City: Belmopan
Belize GDP: $1.28 billion (2002 est.)
Main Industries : garment production, food processing,
tourism, construction
Agricultural products : bananas, coca, citrus, sugar; fish,
cultured shrimp; lumber
Belize Currency : Belizean dollar (BZD)
