• Belize is located on the north-eastern coast of Central America, bordered by Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, and Guatemala.
• It has a maritime boundary with Honduras and is part of the Caribbean region as a member of CARICOM and the Commonwealth Caribbean.
• The area was part of the Maya civilization from 1500 BC to about 1200 AD.
• European contact began with Christopher Columbus in 1502–1504, followed by English settlement in 1638; the British won control after the Battle of St. George's Caye in 1798.
• Belize became a British colony in 1840 and achieved independence from the UK on September 21, 1981, being a Commonwealth realm with King Charles III as its monarch.
• The country has a rich biodiversity and is part of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor.
• Belize covers 22,970 square kilometers and has a population of 397,483 as of 2022, making it the least populated country in Central America.
• Its capital is Belmopan, while Belize City is its largest city.
• English is the official language; however, Belizean Creole, Spanish, and Mayan languages are commonly spoken, leading to a multilingual population.
• Belize is known for its cultural events such as September Celebrations and punta music.

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