WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note:

PROFILE

OFFICIAL NAME:

Belize

Geography

Area: 22,966 sq. km. (8,867 sq. mi.); slightly larger than Massachusetts. Cities: Capital-Belmopan (2006 pop. est. 14,900). Other cities and towns-Belize City (62,200), Corozal (8,900), Orange Walk (15,700), San Ign . . .

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