Flag of Belize (GIF)

The waving flag of Belize (Animated GIF)

The flag of Belize consists of the national coat of arms of Belize on a royal blue field with two horizontal red stripes above and below. The blue color symbolizes the People's United Party, one of the major political parties in Belize, while the red stripes represent the United Democratic Party, the other significant political party. The colors are emblematic of the unity and harmony that the nation strives to maintain.

Proportion:	3:5
Adopted:	September 21, 1981
Flag image:	Animated GIF (25 frames looped)
Flag emoji code:	🇧🇿

The coat of arms of Belize on a waving white flag

The coat of arms of Belize is a rich emblem that represents various aspects of the country's history, culture, and natural resources. It prominently features a shield with depictions of a ship, symbolizing Belize's colonial past, and various woodworking tools that highlight the significance of the timber industry. Two men in two different skin tones, representing Mestizo and Afro-Belizean woodcutters, support the shield, each holding an axe and a paddle, symbolizing the importance of forestry and canoe building. A mahogany tree stands between them, emphasizing the country's abundant timber resources. The Latin motto "Sub Umbra Floreo," displayed on a white ribbon below the shield, means "Under the Shade, I Flourish," underscoring Belize's aspirations and growth. The emblem is encircled by a wreath of 25 leaves, signifying the country's journey and progress.

The Belize flag is waving on a flagpole rising from the globe.

Belize is an independent Commonwealth country on the eastern coast of Central America. Its capital is Belmopan, and its population is about 404,915 (2021). According to its land and sea borders, it borders with Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.

The waving vertical flag of Belize (Animated GIF)

COUNTRY PROFILE
Capital:	Belmopan
Other major city:	Belize City
Official language:	English
Region:	Central America
Ethnic groups:	52.9% Mestizo, 25.9% Creole, 11.3% Maya, 6.1% Garifuna, 4.8% European, 3.9% Asian Indian, 1.0% East Asian, 1.2% Other, 0.3% Unknown
Religions:	73.8% Christian, 0.3% Buddhist, 0.2% Hindu, 0.2% Muslim, 0.2% Rastafarian, 0.1% Baha'i, 9.0% Other, 0.6% Unknown, 15.5% Unaffiliated
Nationality name:	Belizean
Area:	22,966 km² (8,867 sq mi)
Population:	404,915 (2021)
Country codes:	BZ, BLZ (ISO 3166)
Internet Top-Level Domain:	.bz
Calling code:	+501