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Quick facts about Guatemala
Location:
Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between El Salvador and Mexico, and bordering the Gulf of Honduras (Caribbean Sea) between Honduras and Belize
Area: 108,890 sq km
Climate:
Tropical; hot, humid in lowlands; cooler in highlands
Average Temperature: 75°F
Languages:
Spanish 60%,
Amerindian languages 40%,
(23 officially recognized Amerindian languages including Quiche, Cakchiquel, Kekchi, Mam, Garifuna, and Xinca)
Capital: Guatemala
Time Zone:
Central Standard Time (CST)
Currency (code):
Quetzal (GTQ), US dollar (USD), others allowed
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