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Belize At A Glance

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Language: English (official), Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna (Carib), Creole

Government: Parliamentary democracy

Capital: Belmopan

Size: 22,966 sq km, coastline - 386 km

Population: 250,000

Location: Central America on the Caribbean Sea. Two hours from Miami or Houston. Bordered by Mexico to the north and Guatemala to the West and south.

Climate: tropical; very hot and humid; rainy season (May to November); dry season (February to May). Temperatures: Summer: 70° - 85° F/approx. Winter 70° - 80° F/approx.

Time: US Central Standard Time, year-round.

Electricity: 110 volts AC

Currency: Belizean dollar

Driving: International driver's license accepted up to 90 days

Rentals: Local and international auto rental companies located throughout Belize.

 

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