Belize Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Belize |
| Common Name | Belize – /bəˈliz/ |
| Nationality | Belizean(s) – noun, Belizean – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1981 (from the United Kingdom) |
| Administrative Divisions | 6 districts |
| Total Population | 419,137 (#175) with 46.6% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Belmopan (capital city) |
| Major Languages | Spanish, English (official), Mayan languages |
| Electricity Access | 97.7% of total population |
| Internet Access | 62% of total population |
| Currency | Belizean Dollars (BZD) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $3.5 billion – 2022 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $8,800 (#152) – 2022 estimate |
| Total Area | 22,966 sq km / 8,867 sq mi (#151) with 0.7% water area |
| Geographic Region | Americas – Central America |
| Bordering Countries | Guatemala, Mexico |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Caribbean Sea |
National Anthem: “Land of the Free”