PROFILE Geography Area: 108,890 sq. km. (42,042 sq. mi.); about the size of Tennessee. Cities: Capital–Guatemala City (metro area pop. 2.5 million). Other major cities–Quetzaltenango, Escuintla. Terrain: Mountainous, with fertile coastal plain. Climate: Temperate in highlands; tropical on coasts. People Nationality: Noun and adjective–Guatemalan(s). Population (2011 est.): 14.7 million. Annual population growth rate (2011 est.): [...]

Guatemala is famous for its numerous eco-regions and is a favorite destination of tourists. Found in Central America, this country is home to thousands of plant species, numerous bodies of water and a very interesting mix of fauna that is uniquely Guatemalan. Whether you’re visiting it for the first time or you’re just coming back [...]

Guatemala is known in Spanish language as Republica de Guatemala. The land area of Guatemala is about 109,000 sq. km. and the population is around 13,277,000. The capital is Guatemala City and the national language is Spanish. Another 22 indigenous languages are also spoken in this country. Guatemala is classified as a developing country but [...]