Why was Belmopan chosen as the new capital city of Belize?
Due to economic reasons
Due to political reasons
Due to the near destruction of Belize City by Hurricane Hattie
Due to its strategic location
Answer
Belmopan was chosen as the new capital after the near destruction of the former capital, Belize City, by Hurricane Hattie in 1961. The government was moved to Belmopan in 1970.