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Guatemala

Guatemala is a country in Central America, covering about 108,889 km² (42,042 sq mi). Its capital is Guatemala City. It shares a land border with Belize, El Salvador, Honduras and Mexico.

Capital
Guatemala City
Continent
North America
Region
Central America
Area
108,889 km²
Language
Spanish
Currency
Guatemalan quetzal
Calling code
+502
Internet domain
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