Location: Central America
Local Time: GMT-6
Capital City: Belmopan
Population: 333,200
Area: 22,960357,021 square km, 8,867 square miles.
Language(s): English, Spanish, Creole, Garifuna & Maya are also spoken
Dialling Code: 501
Emergency: Fire & Ambulance: 90 Police 911
TV Standard:
Driving: Driving with an international driver licence is permitted for 30 days. After 30 days, it is required to get a driving permit from the traffic department.
Electricity: 110V AC 60Hz
Currency: Belize Dollar (BZD 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: BZD: 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
Coins: BZD: 1. Cents: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Major Credit cards are accepted. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at most banks, hotels & travel agencies
Opening Hours
Bank: 0800-1500 Mon-Thur, 0800-1600 Fri
Office: 0800-1200 & 1300-1700 Mon-Thur, 0800-1200 & 1300-1630 Fri
Shops: 0800-1200 & 1300-1630 & 1900-2100 Mon-Sat
Public Holidays
2012
26 Dec : Boxing Day
Business/Social Hints: It is advisable not to discuss local politics. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: Around 10% in restaurants. Taxis are not tipped
