3. Guatemala’s formal name is the Republic of Guatemala. Located in Central America. Bordered by Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, and Mexico. Guatemala’s formal name is the Republic of Guatemala. Located in Central America. Bordered by Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, and Mexico.

4. In Guatemala there are volcanoes, highlands, mountains, fertile soil, and rainforests

5. 22 departments and chiefs(massive power) picked by president. Representative government Founded in the early 1500’s

6. Rafael Carrera- dictator; president; general; came in 165 when Guatemala left the union Alvaro Arzú Irigoyen- president in 1996; helped stop Guatemala’s civil war

7. Blue and White It stands for the old United Provinces of Central America National Coat of arms in Central America

8. Tropical climate Warmer in the lowlands Cooler in the high lands

9. The population is 12,974,361 The religions of Guatemala are: Roman Catholics, Mayan, and Christian 56% of the population are Metizos and 44% of the population is Amerindian

10. The temple of the Giant Jaguar would be an excellent place to visit. It is 150 feet tall and located in Tikal

11. Volcán Agua and Santa María are two of the most active volcanoes in Guatemala

12. Guatemala’s natural resources and chief products are coffee, sugar, bananas, corn, fish, and chicle

13. School is mandatory from ages 7-14 The universities are concentrated on in Guatemala

14. In Guatemala they celebrate similar holidays as us: Christmas Easter Labor Day Army Day Independence Day

15. The currency of Guatemala is the Quetzal The exchange rate is: 1 Quetzal = 100 centavos 1 USD = 6.51 Quetzals The Quetzal

16. I found it interesting that Guatemala has 34 volcanos Also that they celebrate many of the same holidays as the United States.

17. Old Mayan cities in rain forests Many active volcanoes