Guatemala
An Introduction to Guatemala
Guatemala is a country in the Central America region of North America. It has borders to Mexico in the north/northwest, to Belize in the northeast, to Honduras in the southeast, to El Salvador in the south. It has a Pacific coastline to the southwest, and a tiny piece of Caribbean coastline to the east.
Guatemala has a rich and distinctive culture from the long mix of elements from Spain and the native Maya people. This diverse history and the natural beauty of the land have created a destination rich in interesting and scenic sites.
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Map of Guatemala
Gap Facts - Guatemala
The national flag of Guatemala has two blue strips on its sides, with a coat of arms in the center. The two blue strips represent the two water bodies.
Gap Facts - Guatemala
If you like chocolate then you'll love Guatemala. They invented the first chocolate bar in Mayan times...
