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| Economy |
| Agriculture: although it’s relative importance to economy
declined during the 1980’s, agriculture remained one of the largest sectors in economy accounting for 15% of GDP in 1990.
Three crops— sugar, citrus, fruits, and bananas—are the main crops raised. |
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| Manufacturing: Small
but growing segment of the economy, accounting for 12% of the GDP in 1989, consisted
primarily of sugar refining and garment industry. |
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| Exports: US$108
million in 1900. Major commodities included sugar, clothing, shrimp, molasses, citrus, and
bananas. |
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| Imports: US$194
million in 1900. Major commodities: machinery, food-manufactured goods, gas, fuel,
chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. |
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| Foreign Debt: US$158 million |
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| Currency: Belizean dollar is divided in
to 100 cents. Two Belizean dollars would equal one American dollar. |
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