The relative strengths
of the Belizean economy include an abundance of land,
forest, and water resources. Belize in many ways is
unique from its Central American neighbors, Mexico and
Guatemala where an overwhelming majority of Belize's
citizens speak English. Belize's environmental resources
also create substantial opportunities in the nature-based
tourism market. Belize lies on the eastern or Caribbean
coast of Central America, bounded on the north and part
of the west by Mexico, and on the south and the remainder
of the west by Guatemala.
Area: 23,300 sq km
Population: 249,183
Capital: Belmopan
People: 44% mestizo, 30% Creole, 11% Maya, 7%
Garifuna
Language: English
Religion: 60% Catholic, 30% Protestant
Government: Parliamentary Democracy
GDP: US$740 million
Major Industries: Sugar, bananas, fish products,
garment production, food processing, timber, tourism,
and construction
Major Trading Partners: USA, UK, Mexico, and
Canada
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