Guatemala - Wikipedia The territory of modern Guatemala hosted the core of the Maya civilization, which extended across Mesoamerica; in the 16th century, most of this was conquered by the Spanish and claimed as part of the viceroyalty of New Spain Guatemala attained independence from Spain and Mexico in 1821
Guatemala - Republic of Guatemala - Country Profile - Nations Online . . . Guatemala has a population of 15 8 million people (in 2014) Capital and largest city is Guatemala (City), it is the most populous city in Central America with about 1 million people Spoken languages are Spanish (official) and about twenty Mayan languages especially in rural areas
15 Must-See Attractions in Guatemala (+Map) - Touropia With black sand beaches, molten volcanoes, and dense, tree-lined jungles, you’ll be amazed at the diverse list of things to do in Guatemala The country also has a rich and distinctive culture from the long mix of elements from Spain and the native Maya people
Guatemala - New World Encyclopedia The Republic of Guatemala (Spanish: República de Guatemala, IPA: [re'puβlika ðe ɣwate'mala]), is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico to the northwest, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize and the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast
Guatemala Maps Facts - World Atlas Guatemala, officially known as the Republic of Guatemala, shares its borders with four countries: Mexico to the north and west, Belize to the northeast, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast
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