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Guatemala geography facts

Guatemala is a country or territory in Central America. Its capital is Guatemala City, and its currency is Guatemalan quetzal.

Official name
Republic of Guatemala
Capital
Guatemala City
Region
Americas
Subregion
Central America
Currency
Guatemalan quetzal
Languages
Spanish
Land neighbours
Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico
Area
108,889 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+502
Internet domain
.gt

Quick answers about Guatemala

What is the capital of Guatemala?

The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City.

What currency is used in Guatemala?

Guatemala uses Guatemalan quetzal.

Where is Guatemala?

Guatemala is in Central America, within Americas.

What languages are spoken in Guatemala?

The reference languages listed for Guatemala are Spanish.

Which countries border Guatemala?

Guatemala shares listed land borders with Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico.

Is Guatemala landlocked?

No. Guatemala is not landlocked.

States and provinces in Guatemala

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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