Background Note: Belize
PROFILE Geography Area: 22,966 sq. km. (8,867 sq. mi.); slightly larger than Massachusetts. Cities: Capital–Belmopan (2011 pop. est. 13,654). Other cities and towns–Belize City (53,532), Corozal (9,871), Orange Walk (13,400), San Ignacio and Santa Elena (16,977), Dangriga (9,096), Punta Gorda (5,205), and San Pedro (11,510). Terrain: Flat and swampy coastline, low mountains in interior. Climate: [...]
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