Belize
- Region
- North & Central America
- Area
- 22,966 km²
- Capital
- Belmopan
- ISO
- BZ
What the flag means
Blue is said to be the color of the party that led the country to independence, and the red stripes at the top and bottom the color of the opposition party. Together they are explained as cooperation between the two parties. The large mahogany tree in the coat of arms stands for the logging industry that supported the country.
Fun facts
- FlagThe coat of arms on the flag of Belize shows 2 woodcutters, making it a rare national flag that features people.
- GeographyOff the coast of Belize lies the “Great Blue Hole,” a giant marine sinkhole about 300 m in diameter.
- CultureBelize is the only country in Central America with English as its official language.
- CultureBelmopan, the capital of Belize, is a planned city that was built inland after hurricane damage.
