 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
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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 | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
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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