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Belize

Belize

Last reviewed: September 2, 2026

Belize is listed in Central America, within Americas. Its capital is Belmopan. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.

CapitalBelmopan
RegionAmericas
ISO alpha-2BZ
ISO alpha-3BLZ
Currency code(s)BZD
Language code(s)en, es
Calling code(s)+501
Country-code TLD.bz
Area22,966 km²

Where is Belize?

For broad geographic classification, Belize is grouped under Americas and the subregion Central America. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.

What are the country codes for Belize?

The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is BZ, while the three-letter code is BLZ. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.

Borders and nearby geography

Belize has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: Guatemala, Mexico. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.

About this data: Some fields can change faster than names and ISO identifiers. Use this page for general reference and consult the relevant national statistics office or international authority for decisions that depend on a current figure.