Guatemala
Guatemala Guatemala / is a country in Central America, bordered by Mexico to the north, west, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize to the northeast, the Caribbean, Honduras to the east, and El Salvador to the southeast. With a population of approximately 15.8 million people, Guatemala is the most populous country in Central America The country is a representative democracy, with its capital and largest city being Guatemala de la Asunción, also known as Guatemala City. The abundance of Guatemala's unique ecosystems adds to the reputation of Central America as a biodiversity hotspot. The former Mayan civilization was centered in Central America, which lasted throughout the post-Classical period until the arrival of the Spaniards. The Mayas lived in Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, the southern part of Mexico and the northern parts of El Salvador before the arrival of European settlers The country is mountainous with desert areas and small s...