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Guatemala

Guatemala is a country of dramatic contrasts: volcanic peaks rising above highland valleys, dense jungle covering ancient Maya cities, and cobblestone colonial towns where indigenous textile traditions remain part of daily life. The air in the altiplano carries wood smoke and the sound of market vendors; the Pacific and Caribbean coasts occupy an entirely different climate register.

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About Guatemala

Overview

Located in Central America, Guatemala borders Mexico to the north and west, Belize to the northeast, and Honduras and El Salvador to the east. It has coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The capital is Guatemala City. Spanish is the official language, though over twenty Maya languages are widely spoken. The currency is the Guatemalan quetzal. The country's identity is deeply shaped by its Maya heritage and Spanish colonial history.

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