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Guatemala
presidential republic
The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experienced a variety of military and civilian governments, as well as a 36-year guerrilla war.
Profile
CapitalGuatemala City
Population18.3M
GDP$232.7B
Area108,889 km²
LanguageSpanish (official) 69.9%, Maya languages 29.7% (Q'eqchi' 8.3%, K'iche 7.8%, Mam 4.4%, Kaqchikel 3%, Q'anjob'al 1.2%, Poqomchi' 1%, other 4%), other 0.4% (includes Xinca and Garifuna) (2018 est.)
Currencyquetzales (GTQ) per US dollar -
Leadership
Head of State
Bernardo Arévalo de León
Since 2024
At a Glance
Population
18.3M
GDP (PPP)
$233B
