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Guatemala

Republic of Guatemala

Region

Americas • Central America

Capital

Guatemala City

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The flag of Guatemala is composed of three equal vertical bands of light blue, white and light blue, with the national coat of arms centered in the white band.

The flag of Guatemala is composed of three equal vertical bands of light blue, white and light blue, with the national coat of arms centered in the white band.

Population
16,858,333
Area
108,889 km²
Time Zone
UTC-06:00
Top-Level Domain
.gt

About Guatemala

Guatemala is a country located in Americas, specifically in the Central America region. Its capital city is Guatemala City. With a population of 16,858,333, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 108,889 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 154.82 people per square kilometer, it is moderately populated.

The official language of Guatemala is Spanish, .

The currency used in Guatemala is the Guatemalan quetzal (Q), .

Guatemala is a member of the United Nations.

In Guatemala, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC-06:00 time zone.

Guatemala shares its borders with 4 countries: Belize, El Salvador, Honduras and Mexico.

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Quick Facts

  • Capital: Guatemala City
  • Continent: North America
  • Native Name: Guatemala
  • Demonym: Guatemalan
  • Top Level Domain: .gt
  • Calling Code: +502
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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