Guatemala is a coastal country in North America with a population of 17.9M and an area of 108,889 km². Its capital is Guatemala City, Spanish is the official language, and it is a republic. Guatemala shares borders with 4 countries.
Key facts
ContinentNorth America
CapitalGuatemala City
Population17.9M
Area108,889 km²
LanguageSpanish
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyGuatemalan Quetzal
GDP/capita$4600
Independence1821
Geography
Has coastlineMountains above 3,000 mActive volcanoes
Oceans / SeasAtlantic, Pacific, Caribbean Sea
BordersMexico, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador
History & Culture
Colonised by Spain
Economy & Resources
AgricultureCoffee, Bananas, Sugarcane
🎯 How to identify Guatemala in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Guatemala efficiently:
Is the country located in North America?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
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