Guatemala
History
Guatemala declared independence from the Spanish Empire.
Guatemala broke from the First Mexican Empire and joined the Central American federation.
Guatemala became a separate republic as the federation broke apart.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Guatemala.
Part ofNorth AmericaMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionCentral America
LanguageSpanish
Time zoneCST (UTC-6)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Lake Atitlan: Three volcanoes rising from a highland lake - described as the most beautiful in the world.
- Antigua: A colonial UNESCO city of pastel churches, cobblestone streets and volcano backdrops.
- Tikal: A Maya city-state rising from the jungle, with temples above the rainforest canopy.
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What is Guatemala known for?Lake Atitlan, Antigua, Tikal.
What is the capital?Guatemala City.
Which language is useful?Spanish.
When is the national day?15 September.
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