Guatemala 🇬🇹
Guatemala 🇬🇹: capital Guatemala City, population 18 million, located in North America. Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (Q). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Guatemala City
- Population: 18 million
- Continent: North America
- Language: Spanish
- Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (Q)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Guatemala
- Area: 108,889 km² (42,042 sq mi)
- Region: Central America
- Has a coastline
- People: Guatemalan
- Internet domain: .gt
Fun Facts About Guatemala
- Home to ancient Mayan ruins like Tikal hidden in the jungle.
- The quetzal bird on its flag is a symbol of liberty.
- Chocolate was first used as a drink by the Maya here thousands of years ago.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guatemala known for?
Guatemala is known for several things — Home to ancient Mayan ruins like Tikal hidden in the jungle; The quetzal bird on its flag is a symbol of liberty; Chocolate was first used as a drink by the Maya here thousands of years ago.
How big is Guatemala?
Guatemala covers about 108,889 square kilometers (42,042 square miles), in the Central America region.
Is Guatemala landlocked?
No. Guatemala has a coastline and shares land borders with 4 neighboring countries.
What are people from Guatemala called?
People from Guatemala are called Guatemalan.
What is the capital of Guatemala?
The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City.
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