Guatemala 🇬🇹 is a fascinating country located in Central America, part of the Americas region. Officially known as Republic of Guatemala, it is home to roughly 18.4 million people and covers an area of about 108,889 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Guatemala — its capital Guatemala City, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Guatemala on the map
Geographically, Guatemala belongs to Central America within Americas. Its territory spans approximately 108,889 km², which makes it the 108th largest country or territory on Earth.
Guatemala has a coastline as well as land borders with Belize, El Salvador, Honduras and Mexico — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Guatemala City, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how guatemalan life really works.
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Population and languages of Guatemala
Around 18.4 million people live in Guatemala, making it the 70th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Guatemala is called a Guatemalan.
The main language spoken here is Spanish. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Guatemala — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Practical information about Guatemala
The official currency is the Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ, symbol Q). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Guatemala is +502. Websites from the country typically use the .gt internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Guatemala are its flag, its capital Guatemala City, and its approximate population of 18.4 million.
Neighbouring countries
Guatemala shares borders with 4 countries:
Fun facts about Guatemala
- Guatemala's flag emoji is 🇬🇹 — its two-letter country code is GT and its three-letter code is GTM.
- Guatemala covers 108,889 km², ranking 108th in the world by area.
- With about 18.4 million people, Guatemala holds the 70th spot in the world population ranking.
- Guatemala is a member state of the United Nations.
- Guatemala shares borders with 4 countries.
Guatemala — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Guatemala?
- The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City.
- What is the population of Guatemala?
- Guatemala has a population of approximately 18,406,359 people, ranking 70th in the world.
- Where is Guatemala located?
- Guatemala is located in Central America, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Guatemala?
- The main language spoken in Guatemala is Spanish.
- What currency is used in Guatemala?
- Guatemala uses the Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ).
