Which country was the colonial power in Belize?

Explanation

Belize is a small country in Central America, bordered by Mexico and Guatemala. The capital is called Belmopan. 280,000 people live in Belize, which covers an area of 22,966 km². Until 1981 the country was a British colony, and the official language is English. Formerly, it was called British Honduras. The world's second biggest reef is located in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Belize.