Republic of Guatemala

Guatemala is in Central America. Its capital is Guatemala City. It is at 15° 30' North, 90° 15' West. Guatemala has an area of 108,890 square kilometres (42,042 square miles). The population is 13,824,463. This population is from a 2011 estimate.
ITMB Central America Travel Ref. Map 1:1M | CDN | USA | UK |
ITMB Guatemala Travel Reference Map 1:470 000 | CDN | USA | UK |
Lonely Planet Central America 5 | CDN | USA | UK |
Lonely Planet Guatemala 2 | CDN | USA | UK |
Lonely Planet Guatemala Belize & Yucatan 5 | CDN | USA | UK |
Lonely Planet Latin American Spanish Phrasebook | CDN | USA | UK |
Economy
For currency they use the Guatemalan Quetzal. The inflation in 2009 was 1.9%. The economy link (above) goes to a page that lists their commodities and trading partners.
Some use the US dollar and other currencies.
Education
In the year 2002, the literacy rate was 69.1%. This definition of literacy is portion of the population over 15 years of age, that can read and write.
Society
People here speak Spanish, Amerindian languages, Cakchiquel, Garifuna, Kekchi, Mam, Quiche, and Xinca. Religions beliefs here include Mayan, Protestant, and Roman Catholic.
Time Zone
It is in the Central (North America) (GMT - 6) time zone.
Administrative Divisions
Links
Directories
Official Site
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