Guatemala is a country in Central America, North America. Its capital is Guatemala City, with a population of approximately 17.6M and a total area of 108,889 km². The official language is Spanish and the currency is the Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ).
Guatemala covers an area of 108,889 km² with a population density of 162/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $92.7B ($5,267 per capita) and gained independence in 1821. It has a coastline of 400 km.
Guatemala was the heart of the ancient Maya civilization — Tikal was one of the largest cities on Earth in 900 AD, with 100,000 inhabitants. The country has 37 volcanoes, three of which are currently active.
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UNESCO Maya ruins — pyramids rising above jungle canopy where jaguars still roam
UNESCO colonial city — pastel buildings, cobblestone streets and volcano views
A volcanic crater lake ringed by three volcanoes and 12 Maya villages — Aldous Huxley called it the most beautiful lake in the world
Natural limestone pools of clear turquoise water stacked like stairs in the jungle
The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City.
The official language(s) of Guatemala are Spanish.
The population of Guatemala is approximately 17.6M.
Guatemala uses the Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ).
Guatemala is located in North America, in the Central America region.
Guatemala has a GDP of $92.7B, with a GDP per capita of $5,267.
The best time to visit Guatemala is November–April. The climate is Tropical coast, temperate highlands.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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