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Guatemala

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14.37 million

Population. Ranked 69th in 2013.

$3,351.14

GDP per capita. Ranked 110th in 2012.

Borders

Belize 266 km, El Salvador 203 km, Honduras 256 km, Mexico 962 km
Largest city Guatemala City - 1,150,452
Capital city Guatemala City - 1,150,452
Major language Spanish, more than 20 indigenous languages
Major religion Christianity, indigenous Mayan beliefs
Monetary unit quetzal , US dollar , others allowed
Alternative names Republica de Guatemala, Guatemala, Republic of Guatemala
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Guatemala Map

107,160 sq km

Sq. km. Ranked 99th in 2008.

Guatemala ranks highly for:
7th for Crime > Crime levels 7th for Crime > Violent crime > Intentional homicide rate 7th for Travel > Inbound tourism > Arrivals 7th for Crime > Violent crime > Murders per million people 7th for Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate per million people 7th for Crime > Murders > Per 100,000 people 11th for Economy > Distribution of family income > Gini index 12th for Crime > Fear of crime > Violent hate crime 12th for Crime > Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years 16th for People > Age dependency ratio > Dependents to working-age population
Guatemala ranks low for:
2nd last for Environment > Marine fish catch 4th last for Military > Air force > Combat aircraft 6th last for People > Marriage, divorce and children > Total divorces per thousand people 7th last for Military > Budget 10th last for Travel > Inbound tourism > Arrivals 10th last for Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > At night 11th last for Transport > Road > Motorway length 11th last for Health > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people 12th last for Education > Average IQ 15th last for Military > Battle-related deaths > Number of people

Interesting observations about Guatemala

  • Guatemala ranked first for primary school starting age > years amongst Christian countries in 2012.
  • Guatemala ranked first for birth rate amongst Latin America and Caribbean in 2013.
  • Guatemala ranked first for age structure > 15-24 years amongst Catholic countries in 2013.
  • Guatemala ranked first for debt > credit depth of information index > 0=low to 6=high amongst Hot countries in 2013.
  • Guatemala ranked first for percentage living in rural areas. amongst Former Spanish colonies in 2003.
  • Guatemala ranked #5 for secondary school starting age > years globally in 2012.

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After I read this I think I might go vist Guatemala soon it sounds like a wonderful place.

Posted on 06 Jan 2010

Esther

Esther

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Beautiful country and wonderful, people. The cultural legacy of this country is amazing compared to other Central American countries where most of the indigenous population was wiped out. Absolutely fascinating place and I would recommend a trip there to anyone who is interested in other cultures and places

Posted on 17 Aug 2009

Ed

Ed

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Guatemala is actually quite beautiful depending on your definition I guess. The landscape is gorgeous and the people are wonderful and friendly. San Pedro is great, a little touristy but still really nice place to relax.

Posted on 12 Jun 2009

Rebecca

Rebecca

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