| Official name | Belize |
| Date established | 21 September 1981 (Independence from UK) |
| Region | Americas — Central America |
| Capital city | Belmopan |
| Population (2024 est.) | ~430,000 |
| Area | 22,966 km² |
| Density | ~19/km² |
| Currency | Belize dollar (BZD) |
| Official language | English |
| Time zone | CST (UTC−6) |
| Calling code | +501 |
| Major religions | Christianity (Catholic and Protestant) |
| Emergency – Police | 911 |
| Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance | 90 |
| National symbol | Baird’s tapir, mahogany tree |
| National flower | Black orchid |
| National animal | Baird’s tapir |
| National sport | Football (soccer) |
| Literacy rate | ~83% |
| Human Development Index | 0.720 |
| GDP (nominal, 2024) | ~$3.1 billion |
| Major industry | Tourism, agriculture, fisheries |
| National festival | Independence Day — 21 September |
| Climate | Tropical; wet and dry seasons, prone to hurricanes |
