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Where is the island of Belize located?


Where is the island of Belize located?


  • Belize Island
  • Location and space
  • Origin and Order 
  • The nature and climate of the island 


Belize Island

The island of Belize is known as one of the ancient islands of Central America, which in some areas still preserves its ancient ways of living and life, which were lived by its first inhabitants who descend from ancient tribes, and we find many reserves that are a tourist destination to see amazing fish species and charming coral reefs.

Location and space


The island of Belize is located in the American continent, specifically in the northern part of Central America, and therefore it is considered one of the western parts of the Caribbean Sea. It is bordered on the north by Mexico, on the south and west by Guatemala, and on the east by the Caribbean Sea.

 The area of ​​the island of Belize is estimated at 22 thousand nine hundred and sixty square kilometers, and we find that the length of the land on it is two hundred and ninety meters, the width is up to 110 kilometers, and the length of the beaches on the Gulf of Honduras and the Caribbean Sea is three hundred and eighty-six square kilometers.


Origin and Order

Belize was formerly known as the island of British Honduras, but it changed its current name, which was inspired by the name of its largest city, its ancient capital, Belize City. The official language of the island, which is unique from the rest of Central America, and its inhabitants speak Spanish as well as Creole, this island is the only country with British colonial history and heritage in the region.


The nature and climate of the island

In the southern places of the island of Belize, there are low mountain ranges, where we find the Maya mountain range, which is the Victoria summit in this chain and is the highest peak on the island of Belize, which is about one thousand one hundred and sixty meters above sea level. As for its climate, it is described as tropical, where we find it with high temperature and high humidity, and it continues in this condition throughout the days of the year. As for the rains, they are seasonal, as it rains more between February and May, and the diversity of marine life in Belize as well as wildlife and return due to the diversity of its biological system. The island of Belize is a member of more than one group and organization, as it is a member of the Caribbean Community, as well as a member of the Community of Latin American Nations, a member of the Caribbean, and also of the Central American Integration organization.


 

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