Border history · 1886–2023

Belize borders over time

CShapes records 2 changes to the borders of Belize between 1886 and 2023. It has been independent since September 21, 1981. Its territory covers 22,092 km².

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Border changes
2
Area today
22,092 km²
Status
Independent since 1981
September 21, 1981 – presentChoose a period to see its borders. The dashed line is the period before.

Timeline of Belize's borders

Each period is one border version in CShapes, with its area and the change from the period before.

  1. January 1, 1886 – August 2, 1970

    22,092 km²First recorded versionRuled by United KingdomWorld map in 1886

  2. August 3, 1970 – September 20, 1981

    22,092 km²±0 km²Ruled by United KingdomWorld map in 1971

  3. September 21, 1981 – present

    22,092 km²±0 km²IndependentWorld map in 1982

What changed

Independence, transfers between rulers, and border changes recorded for this country.

  1. Belize becomes independent from United Kingdom.