🇬🇹 Guatemala - Country

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Guatemala
Republic of Guatemala
Name Origin
Quauhtlemallan
Nahuatl Meaning “Place of Many Trees”
Symbols
🐦 Resplendent Quetzal · Ceiba Tree · Monja Blanca Orchid
Codes
GT · GTM
ISO 3166-1 · IOC Country Code
TLD
.gt
Internet Country Code Top-Level Domain
Telephone Code
+502
International Calling Code
Currency
GTQ · Named After the National Bird
Official Language
20+ Maya Languages Recognized Nationally
Religion
Christianity
Predominantly Roman Catholic & Protestant
Capital
Largest City
Government
Unitary Presidential Constitutional Republic
Region
Central America · Caribbean Sea & Pacific Ocean
Departments
22 Departments
Includes Guatemala, Quetzaltenango & Petén
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (UTC−6)
President Bernardo Arévalo
President
Bernardo Arévalo
Since January 14, 2024 · Anti-Corruption Reform Platform
Vice President Karin Herrera
Vice President
Karin Herrera
Since January 14, 2024
Area
42,043 sq mi
108,889 km² · #106 of 197 Countries by Area
Population
18,200,000
#71 of 197 Countries by Population
Population Density
433/sq mi
167/km² · #79 of 197 Countries by Density
Demonym
Guatemalan
Maya Civilization
Classic Maya Heartland
Home to Ancient Maya Cities Including Tikal & El Mirador
Independence
September 15, 1821
Independence from Spain
Civil War
1960–1996 Conflict
Long Internal Armed Conflict Ended with Peace Accords in 1996
Guatemala Location
15.7835° N, 90.2308° W
Central America · Maya Highlands · Pacific & Caribbean Coasts
North America Globe
Continent
Central America Region
Guatemala City, Guatemala WEATHER
Departments

Guatemala is a country in Central America characterized by volcanic mountain ranges, tropical rainforests, fertile highland valleys, and coastlines along the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

📍 Guatemala is a country located in Central America, positioned between Mexico and the rest of the isthmus, serving as a key link between North and Central America. It is bordered by Mexico to the north and west, Belize to the northeast, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast, with coastlines along the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Caribbean Sea to the east.
Guatemala’s terrain is largely mountainous, featuring volcanic ranges that run through the country, as well as highlands, valleys, and tropical rainforests in the north, particularly in the Petén region. The country is also home to numerous lakes and rivers. Its location and geography have made it a center of ancient civilizations, such as the Maya, and continue to influence its agriculture, culture, and development.
Capital
Guatemala City, Guatemala
(Guatemala City, Guatemala)
👥 ~1,000,000
Largest Cities
Guatemala City, Guatemala
(Guatemala City, Guatemala)
👥~1,000,000
Mixco, Guatemala
(Mixco, Guatemala)
👥~500,000
Villa Nueva, Guatemala
(Villa Nueva, Guatemala)
👥~500,000
Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango
(Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango)
👥~180,000
Escuintla, Escuintla
(Escuintla, Escuintla)
👥~170,000
Villa Canales, Guatemala
(Villa Canales, Guatemala)
👥~150,000
San Miguel Petapa, Guatemala
(San Miguel Petapa, Guatemala)
👥~150,000
Chimaltenango, Chimaltenango
(Chimaltenango, Chimaltenango)
👥~140,000
Puerto Barrios, Izabal
(Puerto Barrios, Izabal)
👥~130,000
Cobán, Alta Verapaz
(Cobán, Alta Verapaz)
👥~120,000
Mazatenango, Suchitepéquez
(Mazatenango, Suchitepéquez)
👥~110,000
Jalapa, Jalapa
(Jalapa, Jalapa)
👥~100,000
Jutiapa, Jutiapa
(Jutiapa, Jutiapa)
👥~100,000
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Escuintla
(Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Escuintla)
👥~100,000
Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez
(Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez)
👥~60,000
Coatepeque, Quetzaltenango
(Coatepeque, Quetzaltenango)
👥~90,000
Chiquimula, Chiquimula
(Chiquimula, Chiquimula)
👥~90,000
Huehuetenango, Huehuetenango
(Huehuetenango, Huehuetenango)
👥~90,000
Totonicapán, Totonicapán
(Totonicapán, Totonicapán)
👥~80,000
Retalhuleu, Retalhuleu
(Retalhuleu, Retalhuleu)
👥~80,000
San Marcos, San Marcos
(San Marcos, San Marcos)
👥~70,000
Quetzaltepeque, Chiquimula
(Quetzaltepeque, Chiquimula)
👥~60,000
Santa Catarina Pinula, Guatemala
(Santa Catarina Pinula, Guatemala)
👥~60,000
San Pedro Carchá, Alta Verapaz
(San Pedro Carchá, Alta Verapaz)
👥~60,000
Flores, Petén
(Flores, Petén)
👥~50,000

What is an ISO Country Code?

ISO country codes come from the international standard ISO 3166 created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). These codes are used globally in databases, aviation systems, banking, shipping, and international data systems to uniquely identify countries and territories.

ISO 3166-1 codes are the two-letter country codes such as US, FR, or JP. These are called Level-1 ISO codes.

Only ISO 3166-1 codes support flag emojis. Flag emojis are created by combining two Unicode regional indicator letters that match the country's ISO two-letter code.

ISO 3166-2 codes represent states, provinces, or regions. Example: US-AZ = Arizona CA-ON = Ontario Subdivision codes do not have flag emojis.
ISO-2 Code: GT
ISO-3 Code: GTM
ISO Numeric Code: 320
GT Guatemala Flag Guatemala (ISO 3166-1)
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Unicode Flag Code: U+1F1EC U+1F1F9
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Guatemala Flag
🇬🇹 "Marcha de Guatemala" – (Spanish) / "Guatemala March"
• Ceremonial military march used in Guatemalan state events
• Based on traditional military band arrangements
• Used alongside the national anthem in official ceremonies
Guatemala Flag
🇬🇹 "Himno Nacional de Guatemala" – (Spanish) / "National Anthem of Guatemala"
• Lyrics written by José Joaquín Palma
• Music composed by Rafael Álvarez Ovalle
• First performed in 1897 and officially adopted the same year
Guatemala Flag Map

Official Motto:

"Libre crezca fecundo"

(Translated from Spanish: "Grow Free and Fecund")

Guatemala National Anthem:

"Himno Nacional de Guatemala"

(Translated from Spanish: "National Anthem of Guatemala")

Guatemala National March:

"La Granadera"

(Translated from Spanish: "The Song of the Grenadier")

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