Guatemala

beauty; a country full of deep ancient history and culture, but also a country full of the toils of corruption and poverty. That country's name is Guatemala. Guatemala is a country of the Central American persuasion. It is bordered by Mexico to the west and Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador to the east. Like many other Central American countries, Guatemala is an under-developed country; the country has struggled economically due to debts owed to foreign countries and negative trade balances. The country

Guatemala Can you think of a country of the top of your head that has ruins from their ancient civilizations and temples tracing back to 2000 years ago? The fart count comes to mind is Guatemala. Guatemala has many Tikal, a Mayan temple, and you can see the abandoned city. Guatemala is filled with a mountain, a strange war, and a different way of government. Guatemala is a very beautiful country. It is full with many lakes, mountains, and a widespread climate. Guatemala is located in the Northwestern

GUATEMALA      Guatemala’s culture is a unique product of Native American ways and a strong Spanish colonial heritage. About half of Guatemala’s population is mestizo (known in Guatemala as ladino), people of mixed European and indigenous ancestry. Ladino culture is dominant in urban areas, and is heavily influenced by European and North American trends. Unlike many Latin American countries, Guatemala still has a large indigenous population, the Maya, which has retained a

Guatemala is a small country in central America, bordered by Honduras, Belize, El Salvador, and Mexico. Guatemala is best known for their indigenous Mayan culture and excavated ruins of the Mayan empire, nature, and their world class coffee. If you visit Guatemala, you’ll see that it is unique in many ways. History The history of Guatemala is divided into three distinct stages, the Mayan indigenous, Spanish colonial, and the modern republic. The Mayan indigenous period lasted from 300 AD to

Guatemalan Women Guatemala is one of the something country in Central America. The country is surrounded by Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. Spanish is the official language, however, there are many different dialects. Over 14 million people live in Guatemala. There are approximately 1.05 males for every female. Although that is not a big gender gap, women often are portrayed to do most of the work. Women do most of the domestic work, such as clean, cook, and take of the children.

Poverty in Guatemala Well over 50 percent of the population in Guatemala lives on incomes that are below the poverty line. (Orphan Outreach) This is a reality that I was able to experience on my mission trip to Guatemala. The issue of poverty was evident through the homes people lived in, the clothes they wore, and where they were attending school during the day. This is one of many problems that are faced in the country of Guatemala. When looking at the amount of poverty in Guatemala, it is important

Guatemala: Society and Culture Surrounded by the Central American countries of Mexico, Belize, Honduras and El Salvador , lies the beautiful and captivating country of Guatemala. But looking inside the country filled with breathtaking views, is a whole new world marked with such diversity in its culture. Guatemala’s diverse culture is demonstrated through its people, traditions and etiquettes, arts and landmarks, and foods and holidays. Guatemala is filled with a vast amount of people who all originate

identical to that of Guatemala. Located on Mexico’s Southern border, “Guatemala is a scenic landscape of smoldering volcanoes and swirling mists, where the tropical hues of nature compliment the rainbow colors of traditional dress.” (Sheehan, 1) Guatemala is truly a wonder to behold with it’s stunning geographic features, tropical climate and weather Patterns, agricultural economy, colorful culture and history, and another multitude of interesting features. Guatemala has many stunning

Guatemala's official name is República de Guatemala. It is home to roughly 15.48 million people with its capital being Guatemala City. The official language is predominately Spanish, and its currency is the quetzal with an exchange rate is 7.75Q per US dollar. Guatemala is 108,890 square kilometers (Guatemala Nations). Making it the third largest country in Central America (Guatemala Weather). Guatemala has various types of food and is really diverse. Some of the most popular food and dishes include:

Guatemala, a country situated in Central America that shares borders with Mexico, El Salvador, Belize, Honduras, the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean, is rich in culture and tradition that dates back thousands of years and is the most populous amongst its Central American counterparts. A country called the “Land of Eternal Spring” and “Land of Forests,” Guatemala is located along the banks of the mountainous Central American geographic and the vast, beautiful Pacific and Caribbean bodies of water