Location and Size: Belize is a small country located in Central America. With a size slightly larger than Massachusetts, Belize has an area of 8,866 square miles. The capital of Belize was formerly Belize City, but is now Belmopan.
Ethnic Groups in Belize: There are many different ethnic groups in Belize. About 50% of all citizens of Belize belong to an ethnic group called Mestizo. 21% are Kriol and 10% are Mayan. There are the 3 main groups, while many others exist.
Economy: $1 American dollar is worth $2 in Belize.
Government: The government of Belize is a parlimentary government, with Queen Elizabeth II as the current leader of their country.
Population and Languages: There are more then 333,200 people living in Belize. The official language of Belize is English, however, Creole, Spanish, Maya, and Garifuana are also spoken by many people there. We will mainly be dealing with people who speak English, Spanish, and/or Creole.
Ethnic Groups in Belize: There are many different ethnic groups in Belize. About 50% of all citizens of Belize belong to an ethnic group called Mestizo. 21% are Kriol and 10% are Mayan. There are the 3 main groups, while many others exist.
Economy: $1 American dollar is worth $2 in Belize.
Government: The government of Belize is a parlimentary government, with Queen Elizabeth II as the current leader of their country.
Population and Languages: There are more then 333,200 people living in Belize. The official language of Belize is English, however, Creole, Spanish, Maya, and Garifuana are also spoken by many people there. We will mainly be dealing with people who speak English, Spanish, and/or Creole.