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Guatemala

 

Continent - North America

Region - Central America

Size - 108,889 km²

Geography - mostly mountains with narrow coastal plains

Language - Spanish 60%, Amerindian 40%

Religion - Roman Catholic, Protestant, indigenous Mayan beliefs

Monetary Unit - Quetzal

Natural Resources - petroleum, nickel, rare woods, fish, chicle, hydropower

Agriculture - sugarcane, corn, bananas, coffee, beans, cardamom; cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens

Industry - sugar, textiles and clothing, furniture, chemicals, petroleum, metals, rubber, tourism

Neighbouring Countries - Mexico, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras

Population - 13,824,463 (2011 estimate)

Population Growth Rate - 1.986%

Average Life Expectancy - 70.88

Capital City - Guatemala City (1,104,890)

Highest Mountain - Volcan Tajumulco (4211 m)

Longest River - Montagua (400 km)

Climate - Tropical - Coastal 25°C to 30°C, highlands 20°C

Yearly Rainfall - North 177 cm (approx) South 508cm (approx)

Plant Life - many plants and flowers, especially the orchid family

Animal Life - armadillo, bear, coyote, deer, fox, jaguar, monkey, puma, tapir, and manatee. 204 species, include the bushmaster, fer-de-lance, water moccasin, and iguana.

Bird Life - quetzal, Atitlán (giant piedbilled) grebe and more than 900 other species of native birds

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