BelmopanAsking the Sky...
417.6K#170
23.0K km²#147
Central America
Belize dollar
$3.2B USD#212
Upper middle income
Coastal
Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
HISTORIC TIMELINE
1500Maya Civilization Flourishing
The Maya civilization spread into Belize and flourished until about 1200.
1502European Contact
Christopher Columbus sailed along the Gulf of Honduras, marking European contact.
1638English Settlement
English settlers began exploration of Belize, establishing a presence in the region.
1798Battle of St. George's Caye
Britain defeated Spain in the Battle of St. George's Caye, securing control over Belize.
1840British Colony Establishment
Belize was officially established as a British colony.
1862Crown Colony Status
Belize became a Crown colony under British rule, increasing governance direct from Britain.
1981Independence from the UK
Belize achieved its independence from the United Kingdom on 21 September.