Trivia in Belize
Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country
National symbols
Flag: Blue flag with thin red stripes top and bottom, with national coat of arms in central white circle. The coat features a mahogany tree and two woodcutters, surrounded by 50 laurel leaves.
Emblem: Shield-shaped emblem surrounded by mahogany tree and logging tools, with ribbon bearing national motto 'Sub Umbra Floreo' (I Flourish in the Shade) below.
Trivia & facts
- Belize's flag is one of the world's only national flags depicting people.
- Banknotes have long featured Queen Elizabeth II's portrait rather than British monarchs.
- Home to the world's first jaguar preserve, Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary.
- No postal codes in addresses; district names and street names predominate.
- Belize Dollar is pegged to US Dollar at constant 2:1 fixed rate.
- Right-hand driving, speed limits use km/h not mph.
- School uniforms are color-coded, instantly identifying students' districts.
- Belize has no volcanoes.
- Mystical ATM Cave preserves prehistoric human bones and pottery in natural state.
- No designated national sport, but cricket enjoys strong popularity in certain communities.