Google map of Republic of Guatemala, country facts
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Facts about Guatemala
| Administrative divisions: | 22 departments (departamentos , singular - departamento); Alta Verapaz , Baja Verapaz , Chimaltenango , Chiquimula , El Progreso , Escuintla , Guatemala , Huehuetenango , Izabal , Jalapa , Jutiapa , Peten , Quetzaltenango , Quiche , Retalhuleu , Sacatepequez , San Marcos , Santa Rosa , Solola , Suchitepequez , Totonicapan , Zacapa |
| Area: | total: 108 ,890 sq km land: 108 ,430 sq km water: 460 sq km |
| Background: | The Mayan civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony , Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century , it experienced a variety of military and civilian governments , as well as a 36-year guerrilla war. In 1996 , the government signed a peace agreement formally ending the conflict , which had left more than 100 ,000 people dead and had created , by some estimates , some 1 million refugees. |
| Flag description: | three equal vertical bands of light blue (hoist side) , white , and light blue with the coat of arms centered in the white band; the coat of arms includes a green and red quetzal (the national bird) and a scroll bearing the inscription LIBERTAD 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1821 (the original date of independence from Spain) all superimposed on a pair of crossed rifles and a pair of crossed swords and framed by a wreath |
| Capital: | name: Guatemala geographic coordinates: 14 37 N , 90 31 W time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington , DC during Standard Time) daylight saving time: +1hr , begins last Sunday in April; ends last Friday in September; note - there is no DST planned for 2007-2009 |
| Climate: | tropical; hot , humid in lowlands; cooler in highlands |
| Currency code: | quetzal (GTQ) , US dollar (USD) , others allowed |
| Ethnic groups: | Mestizo (mixed Amerindian-Spanish - in local Spanish called Ladino) and European 59.4% , K'iche 9.1% , Kaqchikel 8.4% , Mam 7.9% , Q'eqchi 6.3% , other Mayan 8.6% , indigenous non-Mayan 0.2% , other 0.1% (2001 census) |
| Geographic coordinates: | 15 30 N , 90 15 W |
| Geography note: | no natural harbors on west coast |
| Government type: | constitutional democratic republic |
| Imports partners: | US 32.9% , Mexico 9.4% , China 6.4% , El Salvador 5.7% , South Korea 5.1% (2007) |
| Internet country code: | .gt |
| Land boundaries: | 400 km |
| Neighbouring countries: | total: 1 ,687 km border countries: Belize 266 km , El Salvador 203 km , Honduras 256 km , Mexico 962 km |
| Languages: | Spanish 60% , Amerindian languages 40% (23 officially recognized Amerindian languages , including Quiche , Cakchiquel , Kekchi , Mam , Garifuna , and Xinca) |
| 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 |
| Map references: | Central America and the Caribbean |
| National holiday: | Independence Day , 15 September (1821) |
| Nationality: | noun: Guatemalan(s) adjective: Guatemalan |
| Natural hazards: | numerous volcanoes in mountains , with occasional violent earthquakes; Caribbean coast extremely susceptible to hurricanes and other tropical storms |
| Population: | 13 ,002 ,206 (July 2008 est.) |
| Religions: | Roman Catholic , Protestant , indigenous Mayan beliefs |
| Terrain: | mostly mountains with narrow coastal plains and rolling limestone plateau |
| Unemployment rate: | 3.2% (2005 est.) |
Capital of Guatemala
Guatemala (click to view Guatemala Google map)
Places in Guatemala
Browse the online directory of I-Google-Map.com for administrative regions in Guatemala below. Places in country Guatemala are sorted in alphabetical order from level 1 to level 2, eventually up to level 3 administrative regions. Click on the name of the place to view it on Google map, or with satellite images.
Baja Verapaz Department (248 + I Google map locations)
Chimaltenango Department (300 + I Google map locations)
Chiquimula Department (572 + I Google map locations)
El Progreso Department (281 + I Google map locations)
Escuintla Department (131 + I Google map locations)
Guatemala Department (332 + I Google map locations)
Huehuetenango Department (299 + I Google map locations)
Izabal Department (299 + I Google map locations)
Jalapa Department (227 + I Google map locations)
Jutiapa Department (540 + I Google map locations)
Petén Department (214 + I Google map locations)
Quetzaltenango Department (197 + I Google map locations)
Retalhuleu Department (79 + I Google map locations)
Sacatepéquez Department (38 + I Google map locations)
San Marcos Department (289 + I Google map locations)
Santa Rosa Department (193 + I Google map locations)
Sololá Department (143 + I Google map locations)
Suchitepéquez Department (86 + I Google map locations)
Totonicapán Department (92 + I Google map locations)
Zacapa Department (259 + I Google map locations)
Random cities in Guatemala
Guatemala, the capital city of Guatemala.La Angostura
San José
Génova
La Arada
Paquim
El Amatillo
Pananchó
Santiago
El Sillón
La Huerta
Los Altos
Palo Grande
Tablón del Ocotal
Tzalamabaj
Oaxaqueño
La Ceiba
San Marcos
Pajón
Magueyes
Aercochoch
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