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GT Flag  Guatemala —  (gwä´tə mä´lə)
About The People

Did You Know... The national symbol of Guatemala is the quetzal - a bird that signifies fre  »» More

Eating & Recipes... Most people eat three meals a day. Tortillas are often used as a scoop for   »» More

In Their Language... When meeting for the first time, people greet with a handshake. A youn  »» More

Fashion... In cities, People generally wear Western-style clothing. However, the rural  »» More

Socializing... Guatemalans are polite and humble. They value honesty, family unity, person  »» More

Family... The extended family forms the basis of society and exerts significant influ  »» More

Sports & Recreation... Football (soccer) is the national pastime. Fiestas are a popular form   »» More

World Region: Central America
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Guatemala History
The Mayan civilization flourished throughout much of Guatemala and the surrounding region long before the Spanish arrived, but it was already in decline when the Mayans were defeated by Pedro de Alvarado in 1523-24. During Spanish colonial rule, most of Central America came under the control of the  »» More
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Capital Cities... Guatemala  »» History of Guatemala
Population: 13,276,517
GDP: $68,020,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 108,890 (sq km) 42,042 (sq mi)
Currency: quetzal, US dollar, others allowed
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