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
CITY