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Physical Geography
Guatemala is mountainous, except for the south coastal area and the vast northern lowlands of Petén department.
Population
- How many people? There are 16.58 million people in Guatemala.
- What types of people? There are more men in Guatemala than women.
- Is the population growing? Yes the population is growing in Guatemala.
Tourism
Tourism
People in Guatemala like to visit Tikal,Antigua Guatemala,and Lake Atitlán.
Environment/Agriculture
Environment/Agriculture
Deforestation in Guatemala is a problem because people are cutting down trees.
Wildlife
Wildlife
Jaguars, pumas, howler monkeys, ocelots,wolves of prairie, coyotes, lizards, armadillos, iguanas and several species of serpents (oil lamp, chorale, mazacuate and yellow beard).
Arts/Culture/Language
Arts/Culture/Language
Spanish is the only popular language spoken in Guatemala. The culture of Guatemala reflects strong Mayan and Spanish influences and continues to be defined as a contrast between poor Mayan villagers in the rural highlands, and the urbanized and relatively wealthy mestizos population (known in Guatemala as ladinos) who occupy the cities and surrounding agricultural plains.
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