Flag of Belize Belize


Belize has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1990. It is home to one World Heritage Site. All currently inscribed properties are listed under the Natural category.

Belize as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: November 6, 1990

Status: Ratification

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None

Total of Mandate Years: 0

Total of Mandates: 0

WHC Electoral Group: III (Latin America/Caribbean)

World Heritage Sites in Belize (1)

Cultural: 0 | Natural: 1 | Mixed: 0

Map of World Heritage Sites

Tentative World Heritage Sites

No tentative sites yet.

Country Profile Belize

Official Name: Belize

Continent: Americas

Subregion: Central America

UNESCO Region: Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Belmopan

Population (2024): 417,072

Land Area: 22,810 km²

Currency: Belize dollar (BZD)

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