Wiki / North America / Guatemala
- Official name
- Republic of Guatemala República de Guatemala · Spanish
- Capital
- Guatemala City
- Region
- Central America
- Population (2018 est.)
- ≈ 17 million
- Area
- 108,889 km²
- Currency
- Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ)
- Neighbours
- Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico
- Internet / phone
- .gt · +502
Where it is
Notable facts
- Guatemala has the largest indigenous population share in Central America, with 22 recognised Mayan languages.
- Tikal was one of the most powerful Maya cities; its temples rise above the rainforest canopy.
- Lake Atitlán fills a volcanic caldera and is ringed by volcanoes and Mayan villages.
- The quetzal is both the national bird and the currency; killing one is illegal.
World Heritage 4 sites
National dish
Pepián Meat in a thick sauce of toasted seeds, dried chillies and roasted tomato — a dish with pre-Hispanic roots.