Guatemala
Republic of Guatemala
People: Guatemalan
Guatemala is located in Central America and has a population of around 18.1 million. Its capital city is Guatemala City, and the most widely spoken official language is Spanish.
Guatemala — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Guatemala City |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Central America |
| Population | 18,079,810 |
| Area | 108,889 km² |
| Currency | Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ) Q |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Dialling Code | +502 |
| Internet TLD | .gt |
| Timezone | UTC-06:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | GT / GTM |
| Borders | Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Guatemala
What is the capital of Guatemala?
The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City.
What currency does Guatemala use?
Guatemala uses the Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ, symbol: Q).
What language do they speak in Guatemala?
The official language of Guatemala is Spanish.
What is the dialling code for Guatemala?
The international dialling code for Guatemala is +502.
What side of the road does Guatemala drive on?
Guatemala drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Guatemala
Belize
El Salvador
Honduras
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