A quick look
Guatemala
Guatemala is a Central American country bordered by Mexico to the north and west, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize to the northeast, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast. It covers an area of ​​108,890 square kilometers and has an estimated population of 18 million inhabitants (by 2025).
Capital City
The capital is Guatemala de la Asunción, also known as Guatemala City. The country has a vast, unique ecosystem of great biological importance. The first Mayan culture was the Mesoamerican civilization, which lasted throughout the Postclassic period until the arrival of the Spanish. The Mayans inhabited Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, southern Mexico, and northern El Salvador before the arrival of European colonizers.
Division of the country
Guatemala is divided into 22 departments and 332 municipalities. The country is highly centralized. Transportation, communications, business, politics, and major urban activities are concentrated in Guatemala City. The city has two million inhabitants within its urban limits and more than five million throughout its urban area. These figures represent a significant percentage of the total population of 18 million.
