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Full country name: Republic of Guatemala    Capital city: Guatemala City

Location - Guatemala is located in Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea between Honduras and Belize and the North Pacific Ocean, between El Salvador and Mexico.

Area - Slightly smaller than Tennessee

Climate - tropical; HOT, HUMID in lowlands, cooler in highlands

Elevation - lowest point sea level, highest point, Volcan Tajumulco 4,211meters

Population - approximately 13,314,079   age 0-14 years 42%,     15 - 64 years 54%,     65+  4%

Language: 60% Spanish 40% Amerindian Languages ( 23 officially recognized Amerindian languages)

GDP per capita: $3,700.00