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Belize, an independent state in northeastern Central America,
is bounded on the north and northwest by Mexico, on the east
by the Caribbean Sea, and on the south and west by Guatemala.
Until 1973, Belize was known as British Honduras. Belize became
independent in 1981 and is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
The total area of Belize is 22,965
sq km (8867 sq mi).
Land and Resources
The northern half of Belize consists of lowlands, large areas of which are swampy. The southern half is dominated by mountain ranges, notably the Maya Mountains, which rise to a maximum elevation of 1122 m (3681 ft) atop Victoria Peak. The Caribbean coastline is fringed by coral barrier reefs and numerous cayes (islets). The principal rivers are the Belize River; the Hondo River, which forms much of the boundary with Mexico; and the Sarstún River, which forms the southwestern boundary with Guatemala. The climate of Belize is subtropical, moderated by sea breezes along the coast. The average annual temperature is about 26.1° C (about 79° F). The total annual rainfall increases from north to south and averages about 1800 mm (about 71 in). A rainy season extends from June to February.
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