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Belize: population and cities Population Population According to Countryaah website, Belize has around 408,500 residents. Ethnic groups Around 50% of the people are mestizos, 21% Creoles, 11% indigenous people (mostly Maya), 5% Garifuna (Black Caribbean Indians), 9% Europeans, Indians and Chinese. Religions There is no state religion. Around 50% of the population are Catholics, 27%… Read More »

Belmopan Belmopan has been the capital of Belize since 1971. The decision to move the capital inland from the coastal city of Belize was made after a devastating hurricane in 1961 almost completely destroyed the city. Belmopan is favorably located in the very center of the country, where natural disasters do not occur. There are… Read More »