Geography of Belize
Location
Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala and Mexico
Geographic Coordinates
17 15 N, 88 45 W
Geographical Area
Land
22,806 Sq Km.
Water
160 Sq Km.
Land Boundary
516 Km.
Border Countries
Guatemala
266 Km.
Mexico
250 Km.
Length of Coastline
386 Km.
Terrain
Flat, swampy coastal plain; low mountains in south
Elevation Extremes
Lowest Point
Caribbean Sea 0 m
Highest Point
Doyle's Delight 1,160 m
Natural Resources
Arable land potential, timber, fish, hydropower
Land Use
Arable Land
3%
Permanent Crops
1%
Other
96%
Irrigated Land
30 Sq Km.
Natural Hazards
Frequent, devastating hurricanes (June to November) and coastal flooding (especially in south)
Environmental Issues
Deforestation; water pollution from sewage, industrial effluents, agricultural runoff; solid and sewage waste disposal
