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Belize
Belize · BLZ · North America
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Risk Score
Guarded→ Stable
Risk Factors
No recent events in pipeline
Overview
Belize is a small Central American nation on the Caribbean coast, known for its rich biodiversity, Mayan ruins, and a significant tourism sector. It is a parliamentary democracy and a member of the Commonwealth. The economy relies heavily on tourism, agriculture, and offshore financial services.
Leadership
King Charles III (represented by Governor-General Froyla Tzalam)
Governor-General
Government: Parliamentary Democracy (Constitutional Monarchy)
Economy
GDP
$3.5B
GDP per Capita
$8.0K
GDP Growth
+3.0%
Inflation
3.5%
Unemployment
8.0%
TourismAgriculture (sugar, citrus, bananas)AquacultureOffshore financial services
Trade
Key Exports
SugarBananasCitrusMarine productsCrude oil
Key Imports
Machinery and transport equipmentManufactured goodsFuelsChemicalsFood
Top Partners
United StatesUnited KingdomMexicoGuatemalaChina
Headlines (8)
breakingbelizenews12h ago
Family calls for justice following Hit-and-Run that injured elderly woman
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Elderly Santa Elena woman seriously injured in Hillview Hit-and-Run; driver reportedly released on bail
Read moremiamiherald12h ago
Trinidad and Tobago PM wants Caribbean Court of Justice to intervene in latest quarrel
Read morebreakingbelizenews12h ago
‘Shatta P’ was shot dead inside his shop on Jackson Avenue in Ladyville
Read moresanpedrosun13h ago
Proposed Caye Caulker Seawall and Dredging Project to Be Reviewed Following Environmental Concerns
Read morebreakingbelizenews13h ago
Sentencing deferred for Mark Anthony Stevens after pleading guilty to attempted murder
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