What is the area of Belize?
Belize has a total area of 22,965 km², including its mainland territory and numerous small Caribbean islands.
Dimensions of Belizean Territory
With its 22,965 km², Belize ranks among the smallest countries in Central America. This area encompasses the continental territory as well as the numerous small islands and cayes that dot the country's Caribbean coast.
Comparison with Other Territories
To get a better picture, Belize is:
- Slightly smaller than Belgium (30,528 km²)
- Equivalent to the size of Brittany in France
- Smaller than neighboring Guatemala (108,889 km²) but larger than El Salvador (21,041 km²)
Key Points
Despite its modest size, Belize presents remarkable geographical diversity: Caribbean coast with the world's second-largest coral reef, tropical forests, Mayan mountains and coastal lagoons.