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  Belize

Belize is located in the northern end of Central America, sharing its western border with Guatemala and its northwestern border with Mexico. The capital city is Belmopan.
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  • Population: 279,457
  • Land Area: 22,806 sq km
  • Capital City: Belmopan
  • Languages: English(official),  Spanish,  Mayan,  Garifuna
  • Religions: 62% Roman Catholic, 30% Protestant, 6% other, 2% none
  • Government: parliamentary democracy
  • Date of independence: 9/21/1981
  • GDP: $1.778 billion (2004 est.)

These data are from the World Factbook


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