Belize is divided into six districts and was formerly a British colony. The districts that are most significant are Corozal, Cayo, and Belize. The nation is located in Central America and is surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, Guatemala, and Mexico. The country's geography is largely flat, with wetlands around the coast. It has a hot, humid, tropical climate. There are about 412,387 persons in the population altogether. Belmopan is the nation's capital. But with 57,000 residents, Belize City is the most populated city, followed by San Ignacio with 17,000 people. With 1.1 million passengers annually, Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) is the largest and only international airport in the nation. It is now Central America's seventh busiest airport as a result. It bears the name Philip Goldson in honor of the politician who founded the major political party in Belize and served as a member of the House of Representatives. The airport offers flights to locations in the Americas and the Caribbean. In Belize, Creole culture predominates. Most people identify as Christians, with about 40% of people identifying as Roman Catholics. English is the official language. Belize's common law system is derived from English law. Under a constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy serves as the form of government.Queen Elizabeth II serves as the head of state. Johnny Briceño, the elected prime minister, is in charge of the government. The Belize Dollar (BZD), which is the official currency, is fixed at a rate of one USD to every BZD. With an open economy, the nation produces a GDP of about $2.7 billion. In terms of GDP, it ranks 39th among Commonwealth nations. The per capita income of its people is $6,098. The majority of the nation's income is generated from tourism and agricultural products, with the services and industrial sectors accounting for the majority of the GDP. In recent years, GDP growth has essentially stagnated.Belize is a well-liked travel destination since it offers a wide range of natural and urban tourist attractions. Nature and its expansive beaches are its main draws. The Turneffe Islands, the Placencia Peninsula, and the Blue Hole are a few of the popular locations. Hiking, bird watching, fishing, and water sports are the main visitor activities. The largest cave system in Central America is located in Belize. An estimated 1.7 million tourists visit the country annually, the bulk of which are from North America.
