GUATEMALA

Created by: Alli Tschetter & Krista Waldner

GUATEMALA POPULATION

More then 11.6 million peopleHeavily populated region47% of the people live in cities2.8 population increase per year Ranks highest in population among Central American cities

THE LAND OF GUATEMALA Origin of country is 1821 Has some volcanoes and

mountains 19 volcanoes and 5

main rivers Mostly mountains with

narrow costal plains and rolling limestone plateau

Divided into 6 regions Stretches 430 km from

east and 450 km from north to south

GUATEMALA PEOPLE Mostly speak

Spanish, Amerindian dialects

42% of the people are under the age of 15

Some are ladinos Live in villages and

usually do not travel beyond the country’s borders

TOURISM OF GUATEMALA

Best way to be introduced to indigenous culture in the highlands

Visiting Lake Atitlan and taking advantage of all the area

You will find plenty of relaxing seaside stretches

GUATEMALA’S ECONOMY

Sends crude, or unrefined oil to overseas markets

Depend on exporting of agriculture products from the farms

Wood products from rain forest Work as laborers or

businesspeople

MAP OF GUATEMALACAPITAL CITY: GUATEMALA

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