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Countries of the World: Belize

Welcome to our Countries of the World section.

In this post we will be going over some brief information on and how to pronounce Belize.

Belize is a small country on the North American continent, has a Caribbean Sea coastline, a population of just over 400,000 and has the following 2 countries across its borders:

  1. Guatemala.
  2. Mexico.
 

You pronounce Belize like this: BELL-EEZ.

Key information and contact details for Belize

Official Language: English.

Secondary Language(s): Spanish, Kriol.

Belize dialling code: +501.

Belize currencyBelize dollar.

Belize Capital City: Belmopan.

Belize International AirportPhilip S. W. Goldson International Airport, International Airport Road, Ladyville, BelizePhone Number: +501 225-2045.

Emergency Services Phone Number: Police / Ambulance / Fire: 911.

British EmbassyBritish High Commission Belmopan, Melhado Parade, North Ring Road, Belmopan, Belize. Phone Number: +501 822-2147.

American Embassy: U.S. Embassy Belmopan, Floral Park Road, Belmopan, Cayo, Belize. Phone Number: +501 822-4011.

Latest Travel Advice (British Government): https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize.

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