Belize is a Central American country located on the northeastern Caribbean coast, bordered by Mexico to the north, Guatemala to the west and south, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. It is the only nation in the region with English as the official language, though Creole, Spanish, and Mayan languages are also widely spoken in its multicultural society. A parliamentary democracy and Commonwealth realm, Belize gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1981, with Belmopan as its capital and Belize City as its largest urban center. Renowned for its natural beauty, the country features the second-largest barrier reef in the world, extensive Mayan ruins, lush rainforests, and diverse ecosystems that drive a thriving ecotourism industry.

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