- Officially: Republic of Guatemala
- Guatemala City
Facts
- Population: 15 million
- Languages: Spanish, more than 20 indigenous languages
- Religions: Christianity, indigenous Mayan beliefs
- Life expectancy: 68 years (men), 75 years (women)
- Currency: quetzal
Geography
- Area: 108,889 kmยฒ
- Located in Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Honduras and Belize and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between El Salvador and Mexico.
- There are no natural harbours on west coast
- Wikipedia ยป Geography of Guatemala
Weather
- The weather dependsย much on the altitude
- The coast is hot and humid
- Forecasts:
Notes
- One of the top 10 countries on the Positive Experience Index
- A country of striking features and a strong indigenous culture
- Mountainous, forested, and dotted with Mayan ruins, lakes, volcanoes, and orchids
- The south coastal area and the north are not mountainous
- The Rio Dulce on the Caribbean coast is often a destination for yachts cruising this part of the world
- Guatemala is no longer an inexpensive country to visit
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This page was last updated on 2021.03.18 by Robert Vinet