• Ruins of Mayan Temple, built between 600 and 1000 AD, Xunantunich

    Ruins of Mayan Temple, built between 600 and 1000 AD, Xunantunich

    © Wayne Walton

  • Blue Hole: a natural diving pool leading to an underwater river

    Blue Hole: a natural diving pool leading to an underwater river

    © Greg Johnston

  • Overhead of ancient Mayan ruin, Altun Ha, Belize District

    Overhead of ancient Mayan ruin, Altun Ha, Belize District

    © Greg Johnston

Belize: Overview

This tiny nation is so laid-back it's almost comatose. Dabbling its toes in the Caribbean Sea, Belize has more in common with its island neighbors than the fiery volatility of Central America - its history is thoroughly coup-free. Soak up the glorious natural wonders and rich cultural history.

FAST FACTS

Full name

Belize

Currency

Belize Dollar, BZD (BZ$)

Population

287730

Languages

  • Garífuna (other)
  • Crioulo (other)
  • Spanish (other)
  • English (official)

Time zone(s)

  • GMT/UTC: -6

Voltage

110/220V

Hertz

60Hz

Plugs

  • British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade

    British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade

  • American-style plug with two parallel flat blades above a circular grounding pin

    American-style plug with two parallel flat blades above a circular grounding pin

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