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ten times larger than the [[Australian Capital Territory]], about half the size of [[Nova Scotia]], slightly larger than [[Wales]], and slightly smaller than the [[U.S. state]] of [[Massachusetts]]. Belize is the only [[English language|English-speaking]] country in Central America and the only one without a [[Pacific Ocean|Pacific]] coastline. Many [[coral reef]]s, [[cay]]s, and [[island]]s to the east—such as Lighthouse Reef, Glover Reef, and the [[Turneffe Islands]]—are part of Belize's territory; the country's largest river is the eponyomous [[Belize River]].
Belize makesclaims maritimean claims[[exclusive economic zone]] of a 200- [[nautical mile]] [[exclusive economic zone]]s and 12 nautical miles ofa [[Territorial watetswaters|territorial sea]] (of 12 innautical the north, three in the south)miles. From the mouth of the Sarstoon River to [[Ranguana Cay]], Belize's territorial sea is 3 nm; according to Belize's Maritime Areas Act, [[1992]], the purpose of this limitation is to provide a framework for the negotiation of a definitive agreement on territorial differences with Guatemala
Climate:
* Tropical; very hot and humid; rainy season (May to February)
Terrain:
* Flat, swampy coastal plain; low mountains in south
 
Elevation extremes:
* Lowest point: [[Caribbean Sea]] 0 [[metre|m]]
* Highest point: [[Doyle's Delight]] 1,124 m (3688 feet)(recent survey shows Doyle's Delight is slightly higher than the peak long called Belize's highest point, [[Victoria Peak, Belize|Victoria Peak]] 1,120 m (3,675 feet) )
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