Belize is a country on the east coast of Central America, facing the Caribbean Sea and with a dense forest to the west. Far from the coast, Belize's gigantic Barrier Reef, with hundreds of low-lying islands called cayos, has diverse marine life. The country's forested areas have Mayan ruins, such as the Caracol, known for its imposing pyramid; Lamanai, near a lagoon; and Altun Ha, on the outskirts of Belize City.

Capital: Belmopã

Continent: North America

Currency: Belize Dollar