Belize
Belize
People: Belizean
Belize is located in Central America and has a population of around 417,634. Its capital city is Belmopan, and the most widely spoken official language is English.
By the numbers, Belize is the 171st most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to under 0.01% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 147th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 18 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Belize — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Belize |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Belmopan |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Central America |
| Population | 417,634 |
| Area | 22,966 km² |
| Currency | Belize dollar (BZD) $ |
| Official Languages | English, Belizean Creole, Spanish |
| Dialling Code | +501 |
| Internet TLD | .bz |
| Timezone | UTC-06:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | BZ / BLZ |
| Borders | Guatemala, Mexico |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Belize
What is the capital and currency of Belize?
The capital of Belize is Belmopan and the currency is the Belize dollar (BZD), symbol $.
What is the capital of Belize?
The capital of Belize is Belmopan.
What currency does Belize use?
Belize uses the Belize dollar (BZD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Belize?
The official languages of Belize are Belizean Creole and English and Spanish.
What is the dialling code for Belize?
The international dialling code for Belize is +501.
What side of the road does Belize drive on?
Belize drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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