Guatemala

Area: 108 890 km²

Population: 12 728 111 (2007)

Population density: 116.9 pers./km²

Capital: Guatemala City

Government type: Presidential republic

Official language: Spanish

Ethnic groups: Mestizo and European 59.4%, indigenous Indian tribes 40.5%, other 0.1%

Religion: Roman Catholic 59%, Protestant 40%, indigenous beliefs 1%

Currency: Guatemalas quetzal (GTQ)

Time zone: UTC -6

Administrative divisions: Guatemala is divided into 22 departments, which are subdivided into 332 municipalities

Highest point: Volcan Tajumulco 4 211 m

Longest river: Motagua River 486 km

Largest lake: Lake Izabal 589.6 km²

Largest cities: Guatemala City, Mixco, Villa Nueva, Quetzaltenango, Escuintla

Calling code: + 502

Internet TLD: .gt