Guatemala, [a] officially the Republic of Guatemala, [b] is a country in Central America. It is bordered to the north and west by Mexico, to the northeast by Belize, to the east by Honduras, and to the southeast by El Salvador. It is hydrologically bordered to the south by the Pacific Ocean and to the northeast by the Gulf of Honduras.

Mar 3, 2025 · Guatemala, country of Central America that is distinguished from its Central American neighbors by the dominance of an Indigenous culture within its interior uplands. The country’s capital, Guatemala City, is a major metropolitan center.

3 days ago · SAN JUAN ALOTENANGO, Guatemala (AP) — Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire is erupting, and authorities have evacuated nearly 300 families while warning that another 30,000 people in the area could be at risk. The eruption started overnight. There is no immediate report of casualties. The 12,300-foot (3,763-meter) high volcano is one of the most ...

3 days ago · Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire is erupting, and authorities have evacuated nearly 300 families while warning that another 30,000 people in the area could be at risk. The eruption started overnight ...

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Jan 21, 2025 · Reconsider travel to Guatemala due to crime. Some areas have higher risks. Please read the full Travel Advisory. ... [READ MORE] Passport must be valid at the time of entry. One page per stamp. A visa is not required. None.

Dec 22, 2021 · Guatemala is the most populous country in Central America and has the highest fertility rate in Latin America. It also has the highest population growth rate in Latin America, which is likely to continue because of its large reproductive-age population and high birth rate.

Jan 15, 2024 · It is a country of striking features and a strong indigenous culture. It is mountainous, forested and dotted with Mayan ruins, lakes, volcanoes and orchids. The indigenous Maya make up about half...

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Jun 19, 2023 · Physical map of Guatemala showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Guatemala.