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Also Known As Republic of Guatemala

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Guatemala, officially the Republic of Guatemala, is a country in northern Central America. It is bordered to the north and west by Mexico, to the northeast by Belize, to the east by Honduras, and to the southeast by El Salvador. The Captaincy General of Guatemala proclaimed its independence from Spain on 15 September 1821. Its capital is Guatemala City.

Facts
Capital
Guatemala City 1
Population
18,636,532 1
2025 estimate.
Population Estimate Year
2025 1
Area (sq km)
108,889 1
Independence or Founding Year
1821 1
On 15 September 1821, the Captaincy General of Guatemala officially proclaimed its independence from Spain at a public meeting in Guatemala City.
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Central America, Regions
Guatemala City, Cities

Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala.

Source Guatemala City (Wikipedia)

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Guatemala City, Cities

Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala.

Source Guatemala City (Wikipedia)

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North America, Continents
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1. Guatemala (Wikipedia)
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Republic of Guatemala
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1. Guatemala (Wikipedia)
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Guatemala City
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1. Guatemala (Wikipedia)
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108,889 km2
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1. Guatemala (Wikipedia)
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18,636,532 (2025 estimate)
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1. Guatemala (Wikipedia)
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On 15 September 1821, the Captaincy General of Guatemala officially proclaimed its independence from Spain at a public meeting in Guatemala City.
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1. Guatemala (Wikipedia)
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Guatemala, officially the Republic of Guatemala, is a country in northern Central America. It is bordered to the north and west by Mexico, to the northeast (in the adjacency zone) by Belize, to the east by Honduras, and to the southeast by El Salvador.
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Guatemala City (Wikipedia)
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Guatemala City, also known colloquially by the nickname Guate, is the national capital and largest city of the Republic of Guatemala.
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