GUATEMALA

Published on Sep 21, 2017

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GUATEMALA

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What is the capital of Guatemala?

The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City. 
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What are the major mountain ranges, bodies of water and/or deserts in the country?

Major mountain ranges  and bodies of water include  Maya Mountains, Sierra Madre de Chiapas, Lake Atitlan, and Lake Izabel.

What languages are spoken here?

Spanish and Amerindian are spoken here.

Describe the flag. What is the significance of the colors and symbols?

Blue and White. Symbols describe victory and freedom.
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What is the population size?

The population size is 15,189,958.
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What is the currency of the country? What is the exchange rate for one US dollar?

1 Guatemalan Quetzal = 0.14 US dollar
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What is the weather like for each of the seasons?

Winter is very rainy from mid May to October or November. Summers are dry from November to April.
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What is the main religion of the country?

The main religion is Roman Catholicism.

What type of government do they have?  Who is the current president or leader?

Presidential Republic, Jimmy Morales

Who are some famous people from this country?

Virgilio Rodriguez Macal, Myrna Mack.
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What are some of the major products and industries in this country?

The major products and industries are coffee, sugar, and bananas
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What are 3 phrases unique to this country?

3 unique phrases are: Amishar -shy, embarrassed   Bolo-snacks/appetizer  Bote- to be in prison or jail
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What are 5 interesting facts about this country?

  • Guatemala originates from place of many trees
  • The currency is named after their national bird
  • Blue denim comes from the country
  • The country has the second largest concentration of ozone
  • It has one of the highest violent crime rates in Latin America
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