Belize Short Introduction for Travelers

Capital Belmopan
Government parliamentary democracy
Currency Belizean dollar (BZD)
U.S. Dollar (USD) (Widely accepted)
Area 22,966 km2
Population 287,730 (July 2006 est.)
Language English (official), Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna (Black Carib), Creole
Religion Roman Catholic 50%, Protestant 27% (Pentecostal 7%, Anglican 5%, Seventh-Day Adventist 5%, Mennonite 4%, Methodist 3.5%, Jehovah’s Witnesses 1.5%), none 9.4%, other 14%
Electricity 110/60Hz (North American plug)
Country code +501
Internet TLD .bz
Time Zone UTC-6

Best 5 Places To Visit in Belize

1 Hol Chan Marine Reserve AMBERGRIS CAYE
2 Xunantunich SAN JOSÉ SUCCOTZ & AROUND
3 Belize Zoo WEST OF BELIZE CITY
4 Caracol CARACOL
5 Museum of Belize BELIZE CITY