International Belize relations

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The map shows in purple the selected country (Belize), and represents in a green scale its closest relations, and in a red scale its strained relations.

Profile summary of Belize

Belize is a small country located on the eastern coast of Central America, bordered by Mexico to the north, Guatemala to the west and south, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. It has a population of approximately 400,000 people and is the only country in Central America where English is the official language.

Belize gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1981 and is a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy. The country is a member of the United Nations, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and the Central American Integration System (SICA).

The economy of Belize is primarily based on tourism, agriculture, and forestry, with major exports including sugar, bananas, and shrimp. The country is also rich in natural resources, including oil and natural gas.

Belize has a relatively stable political system, but it faces challenges including high levels of poverty and crime, particularly in urban areas. The country is also vulnerable to natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes.

Relations with neighboring countries have generally been peaceful, but there have been ongoing border disputes with Guatemala, which claims sovereignty over a large part of Belizean territory. The dispute has been the subject of negotiations for decades, but a resolution has yet to be reached.

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Belize Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Belmopan
Population 397 628
Land Area (sq km) 22 806
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 77 years

The influence of Belize in the World

Belize is a country with a Very Low International Influence. It is located in place 179 in the world influence ranking. Belize's actions have no significant effect on the world, and a very limited impact on other countries. Click here to know more !

Belize maintains contact with 11 countries. The five most intense relations Belize has are with: Spain with a score of 6 660 , Mexico with a score of 4 584 , United States with a score of 4 230 , India with a score of 3 173 , and Colombia with a score of 3 083 .

Top 5 most Intense relations of Belize
Position Country Influence Options
1 Spain 6 660
2 Mexico 4 584
3 United States 4 230
4 India 3 173
5 Colombia 3 083

The closest and strained relations involving Belize worldwide

The top five closest relations from Belize are: Spain with a score of 8.47 , United States with a score of 7.38 , Colombia with a score of 7.2 , Germany with a score of 6.6 , and Mexico with a score of 6.48 .

Top 5 closest relations of Belize
Position Country Relation Options
1 Spain 8.5
2 United States 7.4
3 Colombia 7.2
4 Germany 6.6
5 Mexico 6.5

While, the top five strained relations from Belize are: Guatemala with a score of 4.4 , Brazil with a score of 5.0 , Venezuela with a score of 5.46 , Taiwan with a score of 5.49 , and United Kingdom with a score of 6.28 .

Top 5 strained relation of Belize
Position Country Relation Options
1 Guatemala 4.4
2 Brazil 5.0
3 Venezuela 5.5
4 Taiwan 5.5
5 United Kingdom 6.3

A summary of international relations of Belize

Of the total of 11 countries with which Belize maintains relations, it has an Excellent relation with 1 country , a Good relation with 6 countries , a Neutral relation with 4 countries

Summary relations of Belize. Excellent relation: 8-10, Good relation: 6-8, Neutral relation: 4-6, Bad relation: 2-4, Very bad relation: 0-2
Relation Quantity
1.Excellent 1
2.Good 6
3.Neutral 4

All the international relations of Belize

All relations of Belize
Position Country Relation Options
1 Spain 8.5
2 United States 7.4
3 Colombia 7.2
4 Germany 6.6
5 Mexico 6.5
6 India 6.3
7 United Kingdom 6.3
8 Taiwan 5.5
9 Venezuela 5.5
10 Brazil 5.0
11 Guatemala 4.4

The data shown in this webpage has been updated in .