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CLIMATE - The climate is subtropical with average coastal temperatures of 84 f and 78 f in the mountains. The driest months are January through March, with rains usually falling sporadically in the late afternoon from April to November.
CURRENCY - Belizean dollar (BZ$) - exchange rate of two Belizean dollars for every one U.S. dollar.
DEPARTURE TAX - US$15 (subject to change). Airport departure tax is usually payable only in local currency, directly at the airport.
DIALING CODES - Country Code = 501.
ELECTRICITY - 110V, 60Hz.
ENTRY - Visitors to Belize require a valid passport and in some instances an entry visa. US, British, and Canadian citizens do not require entry visas.
GOVERNMENT - Parliamentary democracy / Governor-General & Prime Minister.
HEALTH RISKS - Vaccinations or medical clearances are not required. It is recommended that you bring your own prescription drugs and anti-malaria tablets for extended jungle stays. Cholera, dengue fever, hepatitis, malaria, typhoid.
LANGUAGE - English is the official language however, Spanish and Creole are widely spoken.
PEOPLE - 249,183 / 44% mestizo, 30% Creole, 11% Maya, 7% Garifuna.
RELIGION - 60% Catholic, 30% Protestant.
TIME ZONE - GMT/UTC -6 hours. Belize is on Central Standard Time and daylight savings time is not observed.
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