Guatemala
North America · Capital Guatemala City
Guatemala is a country in North America. Its capital city is Guatemala City. It has a population of around 17,247,807 people. The main language is Spanish and the official currency is the Guatemalan quetzal. It shares land borders with 4 countries.
Guatemala is a country in North America. Its capital is Guatemala City. It has a population of 17,247,807, bordering 4 countries. The official language is Spanish. The official currency is the Guatemalan quetzal.
Where is Guatemala?
Guatemala at a glance
- Capital
- Guatemala City
- Population
- 17.2M
- Currency
- Guatemalan quetzal
- Language
- Spanish
- Continent
- North America
- Coastline
- Yes
The flag of Guatemala
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Belize
El Salvador
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MexicoFrequently asked questions about Guatemala
What is the capital of Guatemala?
The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City.
What continent is Guatemala in?
Guatemala is located in North America.
What is the population of Guatemala?
Guatemala has a population of approximately 17,247,807 people.
What is the currency of Guatemala?
The official currency of Guatemala is the Guatemalan quetzal.
What language is spoken in Guatemala?
The main language spoken in Guatemala is Spanish.
What is the flag of Guatemala?
Guatemala's national flag is shown on this page. You can see the flag design and test your recognition in the DodoThinks flag quiz.
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