Belize Real Estate and Property Map and Belize Information

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Belize Facts and Information

Land area: 8,803 sq mi (22,800 sq km); total area: 8,867 sq mi (22,966 sq km)

Population (2008 est.): 301,022 (growth rate: 2.2%)

Capital (2003 est.): Belmopan, 8,700

Largest city: Belize City, 52,600

Monetary unit: Belize dollar

Languages: English (official), Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna (Carib), Creole

Geography: Belize is situated on the Caribbean Sea, south of Mexico and east and north of Guatemala in Central America. In area, it is about the size of New Hampshire. Most of the country is heavily forested with various hardwoods. Mangrove swamps and cays along the coast give way to hills and mountains in the interior. The highest point is Victoria Peak, 3,681 ft (1,122 m).

Expert Tips for Buyers and Investors in Belize

Belize has many areas that are attractive to buyers, investors, retirees or second home buyers. Currently the top areas for investment on the Caribbean are Ambergris Caye, Placencia, Punta Gorda and Corozal. Inland the areas around San Ignacio and the Cayo District are gaining lots of attention.