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Belize
Caribbean Sea, Maya Heart
Overview
Central America's only English-speaking nation, home to the world's second-largest barrier reef, ancient Maya ruins, and dense tropical rainforest.
Geographic Context
Region
Americas
Subregion
Central America
Land Area
22,966 km²
Capital
Belmopan
Languages
Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Currencies
Belize dollar ($)
At a Glance
66
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
24
Freedom
93
Security
81
Life Expectancy
73.3 yrs
Median Age
25.9 yrs
Urbanization
47%
Cost Index
56
Housing Index
38
Healthcare Access
28/100
Climate
Average Temperature
26.0°C
Average AQI
70
Most Temperate Cities
1 Placencia 27.2°C
2 Belize City 27°C
3 Dangriga 26.9°C
4 San Pedro 26.8°C
5 Corozal 26.8°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Benque Viejo el Carmen 70 AQI
2 Hopelchén 70 AQI
3 Belize City 70 AQI
4 San Ignacio 70 AQI
5 Belmopan 70 AQI
Cities
Benque Viejo el Carmen Hopelchén Belize City San Ignacio Belmopan San Pedro Orange Walk Dangriga Corozal Punta Gorda Shipyard Valley of Peace
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Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 56
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 38
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 0.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 41/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 18/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 88 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 8
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 0.82% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 46 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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