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Guatemala

Central America, Americas

Spanish

Guatemala is a country in Central America, North America. With a population of 18,079,810 and an area of 108,889 km², the capital city is Guatemala City. The official language is Spanish. The national currency is the Guatemalan quetzal (Q GTQ).

Quick Facts

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Guatemala City
Capital
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18,079,810
Population
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108,889 km²
Area
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Q GTQ
Currency
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+502
Dial Code
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.gt
TLD

Economy

Guatemala has a GDP per capita of $6,150, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$6,150
GNI per Capita$5,780

Geography

Guatemala is located in Central America at coordinates 15.50°N, 90.25°W. It shares borders with 4 countries. The highest point is Volcán Tajumulco at 4,203 m.

ContinentNorth America
Coordinates15.50°N, 90.25°W
🏔️ Highest PointVolcán Tajumulco
4,203 m
🏞️ Longest RiverMotagua River
486 km
TimezonesUTC-06:00

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Guatemala, including Estadio Cementos Progreso with a capacity of 14,022 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumEstadio Cementos Progreso
14,022 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Guatemala

What is the capital of Guatemala?
The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City.
What is the population of Guatemala?
Guatemala has a population of approximately 18,079,810 people.
What currency does Guatemala use?
Guatemala uses the Guatemalan quetzal (Q GTQ).
What language is spoken in Guatemala?
The official language of Guatemala is Spanish.
What is the area of Guatemala?
Guatemala covers a total area of 108,889 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Guatemala?
The GDP per capita of Guatemala is approximately $6,150.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)