Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between El Salvador and Mexico, and bordering the Gulf of Honduras (Caribbean Sea) between Hondura ...
The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colon ...
Longitude: -90.25
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Guatemala:
2,898.745 km
Terrain:
Two east-west trending mountain chains divide the country into three regions: the mountainous highlands, the Pacific coast south of mountains, and the vast northern Peten lowlands.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, nickel, rare woods, fish, chicle, hydropower.
Industries:
Sugar, textiles and clothing, furniture, chemicals, petroleum, metals, rubber, tourism.
Population: 18,255,216
The vast majority of the populace resides in the southern half of the country, particularly in the mountainous regions; more than half of the population lives in rural areas.
Area: 108,889 km2
slightly smaller than Pennsylvania
Despite having both eastern and western coastlines (Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean respectively), there are no natural harbors on the west coast.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| spa | Spanish |
Spanish (official) 69.9%, Maya languages 29.7% (Q'eqchi' 8.3%, K'iche 7.8%, Mam 4.4%, Kaqchikel 3%, Q'anjob'al 1.2%, Poqomchi' 1%, other 4%), other 0.4% (includes Xinca and Garifuna) (2018 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| GTQ | Guatemalan quetzal | Q |
Capital City: Guatemala City
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 9:40 am (GMT-06:00)
Visiting Guatemala
You're in for a treat! Guatemala is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from mountains to coastlines
- Vibrant indigenous traditions and festivals
- High levels of poverty and security concerns
- Poor infrastructure and healthcare
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- 3.4MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Guatemalan cuisine features corn, beans, and chili peppers.
- Popular dishes include tamales and pepian.
- Fresh tropical fruits and coffee are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the ancient city of Tikal
- Explore the colonial city of Antigua
- Relax on the shores of Lake Atitlán
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