Belize is a small country in Central America located on the east coast. It borders with Mexico in the north and Guatemala in the west, and in the east it is washed by the Caribbean Sea.
The capital is the city of Belmopan.
The form of government is parliamentary democracy.
The climate in Belize is tropical, with high humidity and seasonal rains.
The population is about 441 thousand people. (2022)
The official language in the country is English. The local population also speaks Creole, Spanish and other languages.
The country's economy is mainly focused on agriculture, the main exports are sugar, bananas and fruit juices. Although tourism has recently begun to develop, this is what the government has relied on. The country also produces oil.
The climate, natural beauty, Caribbean beaches and reefs make the country very attractive for tourists and a paradise for divers. Among the attractions are: the ruins of the Mayan civilization, a large blue hole in the Lighthouse Reef atoll and Shark Alley, where tourists can look at a large number of stingrays and nurse sharks.
The quality of life in Belize is below average, especially in the agricultural areas. At the same time, life expectancy is generally higher than the world average.
The crime rate is average, except for Belize City. "Thanks" to crime in this city (associated with drug trafficking), the State of Belize ranks 6th in the most dangerous countries in the world in this indicator. Although many living in other cities of the country do not agree with this assessment.
The level of healthcare in the country is average: there are both private and public clinics. People who have more opportunities prefer to receive medical care in Mexico, where the quality of medical services is much better.
Education is at a good level, there are paid and free schools. And also in Belize there are 7 higher educational institutions with various specialties from technical to agricultural.
Finding work for foreigners here is difficult due to the fact that preference is given to the local population. Many here open offshore companies and bank accounts. There are good conditions for attracting offshore capital.
Citizenship is given in Belize by birth, if at least one of the parents is a citizen of the country. You can also get it through naturalization, after living a certain amount of time and meeting certain conditions.
