Belize. Formerly British Honduras. Country Code: BH. Location: Central America, bordering Guatemala and Mexico. Land Area: 8,866 square miles, slightly smaller than Massachusetts. Capital: Belmopan. Climate: Tropical, very hot and humid, rainy season (May to February). Terrain: Flat, swampy coastal plain, low mountains in south. Population: 249,183. Life Expectancy: 71 years. Literacy: 70%. Languages: English (official), Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna), and Creole. Ethnic Groups: Mestizo, Creole, Maya, and Garifuna. Currency: Belizean Dollar.
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