Belize: flag, capital and facts
Belize is a country in North & Central America (North America). Its capital is Belmopan. Population — 417,072. Area — 22,966 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Belize
Blue with a crest and two woodcutters — the most colourful flag in the world.
The capital of Belize — Belmopan
Belmopan is the capital of Belize. Belmopan is not Panama and not a pan — it's Belmopan!
Facts about Belize
- Capital
- Belmopan
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- North & Central America
- Population
- 417,072
- Area
- 22,966 km²
- Currency
- BZD ($)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 17.25°, -88.75°
How to remember the name
The nameBelize sounds like 'a breeze' — picture white sandy beaches and a coral reef.
Did you know?
Off the coast of Belize lies the Great Blue Hole, a giant underwater sinkhole.
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