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Guatemala is Central America's westernmost country, bordering Mexico to the
north and north-west, Belize to the north-east, and Honduras and El Salvador to
the
east. Guatemala's volatile topography is a mountainous and forested jumble of
volcanoes and jungle. The western highlands are home to over 30 volcanoes, which
reach heights of up to 3800m and cast a red glow at night. The area experiences
frequent earthquake activity. The intensively cultivated Pacific coastline is a
immense
distance of mostly black-sand beaches, and the tiny Caribbean coastline also
lacks beaches but is culturally rich. The vast jungle lowland of El Petén fills the
interior, characterized by a mix of banana plantations and soils rich in dinosaur
bones.
        Guatemala's national bird is the quetzal - a gorgeous creature which is almost
extinct, due to deforestation and poachers. Jaguar, ocelot, puma, jaguarundi and
margay - and their assorted diet of deer, peccary and tapir - survive, though are
rarely seen.
         The Pacific coast is tropically scorching, with temperatures often hovering
around
38 degrees Celsius. The seemingly constant high humidity abates a little in the dry
season. The highlands are freezing at night, dank and chill during the rainy season,
and warm and delightful in the dry season (October to May). El Petén's climate
varies only from hot and humid to hot and dry.
          Spanish is the most commonly spoken language in Guatemala, and Roman
Catholicism is the principal religion. Evangelical and Pentecostal Christian
denominations have gained wide followings, while the Maya have preserved aspects
of their traditional religions, often blended with Catholicism.

Facts:

Guatemala is called the "Land of Eternal Spring," because of its mild climate. It is
the third largest country in Central America and is bordered by Mexico, Belize,
Honduras, and El Salvador. Guatemala has both a Pacific and a Caribbean
coastline.

Official Name: Republic of Guatemala
Capital: Guatemala City
Area: 42,042 square miles or l08, 889 square kilometers
Population estimate as of 1992: 9,784,275; over 50% are Maya Indians
Official Language: Spanish
Religion: Roman Catholicism
Literacy: 60 percent (1991)
Highest Peak: Volcán Tajumulco, 13,816
Major Rivers: Motagua, Polochic, Sarstun, Usumacinta
Form of Government: Republic
Head of State & Government: President
National Holiday: Independence  Day, September 15
National Anthem:...

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