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Guatemala — silhouette, capital and facts
Guatemala is in Central America and its capital is Guatemala City. With about 18 million people and 108,889 km², it ranks 105th in area and 67th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Guatemala, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Guatemala City
- Continent
- Central America
- Population
- about 18 million
- Area
- 108,889 km²
- Language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Quetzal
- Flag colors
- light blue, white
Borders
Guatemala shares a land border with 4 countries: Mexico, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador.
Fun facts about Guatemala
- Tikal, an ancient Maya city in Petén, has pyramid temples rising above the forest canopy.
- Lake Atitlán fills a volcanic caldera and is surrounded by three volcanoes.
- The quetzal, a green-plumed bird, gives its name to the country's currency and appears on its coat of arms.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Guatemala?
The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City.
Which continent is Guatemala in?
Guatemala is in Central America.
Which countries border Guatemala?
Guatemala shares a land border with 4 countries: Mexico, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Guatemala?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Guatemala is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Guatemala?
Tikal, an ancient Maya city in Petén, has pyramid temples rising above the forest canopy. Lake Atitlán fills a volcanic caldera and is surrounded by three volcanoes. The quetzal, a green-plumed bird, gives its name to the country's currency and appears on its coat of arms.
More countries in Central America
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Guatemala. It is only an approximation.
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See all countries in Central America with flags, capitals and fun facts.