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Guatemala

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where coffee is a national pastime and siestas are a national sport.

Guatemala: where colorful textiles and vibrant markets will make you forget all about your Netflix subscription.

Guatemala: where the phrase "tortilla crisis" is a real concern, but only on Tuesdays.

Guatemala is the birthplace of chocolate, originally enjoyed by the Mayans as a spicy drink.

The country's name comes from a Nahuatl word meaning "place of many trees."

📊 Basic Information

Capital
Guatemala City
Population
18,690,000
Area
108,889
Currency
GTQ
GDP
129.47 billion USD
Dial Code
+502
Top Level Domain
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🌐 Cultural & Geographic Information

Languages
Spanish K'iche' Q'eqchi' Mam Mayan languages
Largest Cities
Guatemala City Mixco Villa Nueva
Time Zones
UTC-6
Alternative Names
Republic of Guatemala