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CACarribbean > Gautemala > Introduction
G U A T E M A L A |
Mysterious Mayas, volatile volcanoes, classic colonial structures, placid
lakes - Guatemala offers you a slice of each. If the mysteries of the Mayas intrigue you,
visit the ancient sites that reveal just enough to stoke your interest. Or stroll through
the museums and monuments in the cities and be transported back in time. The uneven
terrain of Guatemala conceals many a volcano (some active) that are a network of trails
perfect for hiking. Canoe, swim or just relax by the Lago de Atitlan sipping a
drink….
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Wild and untamed, Guatemala offers you more than you can imagine. Unfortunately,
the political instability of the country has had adverse effects on tourism. |
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F A C
T B O X |
| Area |
108,890 sq km |
| Population |
12,639,939 (July 2000 est.) |
| Language |
Predominantly Spanish (60%).
20
Amerindian languages |
Religion |
Roman Catholic, Protestants, Indigenous Mayan |
| Capital City |
Guatemala City |
| People |
Ladinos (mixed European and Indian ancestry), indigenous population. |
| Government |
Constitutional Democratic Republic |
| Head of State |
President Oscar Jose Rafael Berger Perdomo |
| Literacy |
55.6% |
| Time |
GMT - 6. |
| Currency |
Quetzal |
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