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Guatemala

Guatemala is home to the ancient Maya ruins of Tikal and a large, living Maya population that continues many traditional practices today. Deep Indigenous roots interweave with Spanish colonial heritage to shape its culture.

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Capital: Guatemala City

Population: ~18 million

Government Type: Unitary presidential republic

GDP: ~$110 billion

Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)

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Sources: Wikidata, World Bank Open Data · Last reviewed by editorial team.

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