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Located in Southern Africa, Belize is a landlocked country. Belize adopted its name after becoming independent, on 30th September 1966.
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The official flag of Belize has a disc of white color at the center that has the National Coat of Arms held by a man of black and brown color. The man is inturn is surrounded by fifty mahogany leaves. The background is of royal blue with two bands of red color at the top and bottom of the flag.
CapitalBelmopan
Largest CityBelmopan
Population333200
Area8,867 sq mi 
CurrencyBelize dollar (BZD)
Official LanguageEnglish
Queen of BelizeElizabeth II
Governor-GeneralSir Colville Young
Prime MinisterDean Barrow

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Belize has a flourishing tourism and varied ethnic mix. However, the crime is rate is still very high for it to progress peacefully.

Belize is a constitutional dominion and is the northernmost country in Central America. The country covers a total area of 8,867 square miles. The estimated population of Belize is 333,200 (2010). The per capita nominal GDP of the country is $4,158. The official language is English. Most of the Belizean people are Christians.

The history of Belize goes back to thousands of years. The Mayan civilization extended into the territory of Belize in the middle of 1,500 BC and 200 AD and prospered till around AD 1,200. Many famous archeological locations—particularly, Caracol, Cahal Pech, Lubaantun, Lamanai, Xunantunich, and Altun Ha—showcase the developed society and highly dense populace of that time. The first documented European colony was set up by castaway English mariners in 1638. In the following 150 years, other English colonies were also founded. This phase also was characterized by robbery, random deforestation, and intermittent raids by pre-America aborigines and bordering Spanish colonies. The country achieved independence from the UK on September 21, 1981.

Belize features a small, basically private venture-oriented economy, which is mostly dependent on agriculture, agro-oriented sectorrs, and trading, with construction and tourism industry presently getting higher significance. Major industries include tourism, banking, and agriculture. Belize also produces industrial minerals. The country is almost completely dependent on imported petroleum for its power requirements. Sugar is the main crop and it represents almost 50% of the amount of exports, though the banana industry is the biggest employer in the nation.





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