Guatemala 🇬🇹

• Officially » Republic of Guatemala
• Capital City » 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 km²
• 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 » Geography of Guatemala

Weather

• The weather depends  much on the altitude
• The coast is hot and humid
• Forecasts:
  • Weather Underground
  • BBC Weather » Guatemala City

Notes

• 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

Safety and Security

• Guatemala along with El Salvador and Honduras have the highest violent crime rate in Central America.
• International Crisis Group

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Media

• BBC