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Guatemala: capital, population, borders and facts
Guatemala is a country in North America. Its capital city is Guatemala City. Roughly 18 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Guatemala shares a land border with 4 countries: Belize, El Salvador, Honduras and Mexico.
| Capital city | Guatemala City |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population (approx.) | 18 million |
| Land neighbours | 4: Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico |
| Coastline | Yes. It is not landlocked. |
Outline of Guatemala
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Guatemala?
The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City.
What is the population of Guatemala?
Guatemala has roughly 18 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Guatemala?
Guatemala borders Belize, El Salvador, Honduras and Mexico.
Is Guatemala landlocked?
No, Guatemala is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Guatemala
In Guatemala, traffic drives on the right, plug types A and B and emergency number police 110, ambulance 123, fire 123. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Guatemala travel basics page.
Put what you know about Guatemala to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: Flags are one of the quickest things to learn. Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Guatemala has 4 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 18 million people, Guatemala is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
More countries in North America
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