GUATEMALA

Geography Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between El Salvador and Mexico, and bordering the Gulf of Honduras (Caribbean Sea) between Honduras and Belize.

Climate: tropical; hot, humid in lowlands; cooler in highlands.

Languages: Spanish 60%, Amerindian languages 40% (23 officially recognized Amerindian languages, including Quiche, Cakchiquel, Kekchi, Mam, Garifuna, and Xinca).

Currency: quetzal (GTQ), US dollar (USD), others allowed.