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Belize is a Caribbean country located on the northeastern coast of Central America. Belize is bordered on the northwest by Mexico, on the east by the Caribbean Sea, and on the south and west by Guatemala. It has an area of 22,970 square kilometers (8,867 sq mi) and a population of 408,487 (2019). Its mainland is about 290 km (180 mi) long and 110 km (68 mi) wide. Although Belize has a relatively small geographical footprint, it is absolutely bursting with cultural and topographical diversity. Physically, Belize includes a wide variety of beautiful landscapes ranging from dense jungle to city to cool Caribbean shoreline. Like we mentioned before, it is also home to people from many different backgrounds and cultures. Each of Belize’s distinct districts offers its own history and characteristics to its visitors and residents. Together, they combine to create this incredible paradise, often referred to as “The jewel in the heart of the Caribbean Basin.” ​Belize is a country that is divided into portions called districts. These would be the equivalent of states to anyone familiar with the United States of America. The Belize districts are somewhat larger than some of the US states, but the country of Belize itself is smaller, and there are fewer divisions overall. ​The Belize Districts encompass several towns and villages, all mixed with populations of various races and ethnicities ranging from Mayan, Garifuna, Creole, and Chinese. Despite sharing the common bonds of history and culture, each district has held on to the distinct features that make their community unique. ​There are six Belize districts that make up the entire country, Belize District, Cayo, Corozal, Orange Walk, Stann Creek and Toledo.