Guatemala Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Republic of Guatemala |
| Common Name | Guatemala – /ˌgwɑ.təˈmɑ.lə/ |
| Nationality | Guatemalan(s) – noun, Guatemalan – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1821 (from Spain) |
| Administrative Divisions | 22 departments |
| Total Population | 18.0 million (#69) with 53.1% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Guatemala City (capital city) |
| Major Languages | Spanish (official), Mayan languages |
| Electricity Access | 97.8% of total population |
| Internet Access | 51% of total population |
| Currency | Quetzales (GTQ) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $152.7 billion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $8,900 (#151) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 108,889 sq km / 42,042 sq mi (#107) with 1.6% water area |
| Geographic Region | Americas – Central America |
| Bordering Countries | Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico |
| Bordering Water Bodies | North Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Honduras |
National Anthem: “National Anthem of Guatemala”