Belize
more info at the website of Indian embassy in Mexico, which deals with Belize
http://www.indembassy.org
Basic Information
- Map : http://worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/camerica/bz.htm
- Capital : Belmopan
- International Airports : Belize City
- Seaports : Belize City and Commerce Bight
- Language : English ( the only country to speak English in Central America)
- Electric Current : 110 Voltage
- Main Cities : Belize citry, Corozal and Orange Walk
- Major Banks : Central Bank of Belize , Alliance Bankof Belize and Belize Bank Ltd.
Overview of the Market
- has about 809,000 hectares of arable land, only a small fraction of which is under cultivation.
- Thriving tourism industry helped by a combination of natural factors--climate, the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere , numerous islands, excellent fishing, safe waters for boating, jungle wildlife, and Mayan ruins.
- Economic performance is highly susceptible to external market changes.
Business with India
Bilateral Trade (US $ million)
|
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
Exports from India
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0.5 |
0.3 |
0.6 |
2.4 |
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Imports by India
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- |
- |
0.5 |
- |
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- Principal items of India ’s exports textiles, organic chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and engineering goods.
- There are about 600 Indians settled here. Of this the majority are Sindhis who are in business.
Trade and Industry Contacts
India's Honorary Consul general Mr Arun Hotchandani is active and keen to promote Indian business.
Chamber of Commerce of Belize www.belize.org