GUATEMALA

BASIC INFORMATION

• The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City
• The population is approximately 15.8 million
• Spanish is the main language spoken in Guatemala
• But there are 21 Mayan dialects
• Half the population are direct decedents of the Maya

HISTORY

• Guatemala was once in habited by the Mayan civilization
• Many ruins of the Mayan people are still located there
• Guatemala gained its independence from Spain in 1821

TOP 5 BIGGEST CITIES

• Guatemala City
• Mixco
• Villa Nueva
• Petepa
• San Juan Sacatepéquez

GEOGRAPHY

• Guatemala is covered in all kinds of terrain.
• Along with Mountainous country, rolling hills, plateaus ect...
• There are also active volcanoes.
• Including Santa Maria, Almolonga, and Atitlan
• Guatemala is the home to 33 volcanoes in all

GEOGRAPHY CONTINUED

• Being previously inhabited by Mayans,
• You can find many ancient Mayan ruins
• In the country of Guatemala

TOP 5 ANCIENT RUINS

• El Baúl
• Becan
• Calakmul
• Caracol
• El Ceibal

CULTURE

• Many traditional foods are based on Maya cuisine
• They feature corn, chilis and beans as key ingredients
• Guatemala's national instrument is the marimba
• They are known for their brightly colored yarn-based clothes
• The main religion in Guatemala City is Protestant Pentecostalism

HOLIDAYS IN GUATEMALA

• On May 2 and 3, the Day of the Cross is celebrated
• Their Independence Day is on September 15
• On November 1, they celebrate All Saints Day

ECONOMICS

• Guatemalan quetzal is the currency in Guatemala
• The main exports in Guatemala are coffee, suger, and bananas
• The government figures that 7 out of every 10 people live in poverty.
• Agriculture plays an important part in the national economy
• It employs about 40% of Guatemalas labor force

CLIMATE

• The average temp. Is 79-81 degreess
• Guatemala gets about 1,996 mm of rainfall yearly
• It doesnt snow in Guatemala
• It is hot and humid in the lowlands
• And it is generally cooler in the highlands

INTERESTING FACTS

• In 2010 a sinkhole swallowed a 3-story factory
• The Guatemalan Civil War lasted from 1960-1996
• Guatemala is the most visited country in Central America.
• Blue denim comes from Guatemala
• The name Guatemala means "land of many trees"

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