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1. www.nationsonline.org › oneworld › guatemalaGuatemala - Republic of Guatemala - Country Profile - Nations ...

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   Guatemala has a population of 15.8 million people (in 2014). Capital and largest city is Guatemala (City), it is the most populous city in Central America with about 1 million people. Spoken languages are Spanish (official) and about twenty Mayan languages especially in rural areas.

2. www.pbs.org › newshour › healthTimeline: Guatemala’s Brutal Civil War | PBS NewsHour

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   Mar 7, 2011 · 1960 – Guatemala’s 36-year civil war began as left-wing guerilla groups started battling government military forces. The country was now under autocratic rule by Gen. Miguel Ydigoras Fuentes ...

3. www.thoughtco.com › guatemalan-civil-war-historyThe Guatemalan Civil War: History and Impact - ThoughtCo

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   Mar 21, 2020 · The Guatemalan Civil War was the bloodiest Cold War conflict in Latin America. During the war, which lasted from 1960 to 1996, over 200,000 people were killed and one million people were displaced. The 1999 UN Truth Commission found that 83% of casualties were indigenous Maya, and 93% of human rights violations were perpetuated by state ...

4. www.worldbank.org › en › countryGuatemala Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank

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   Apr 3, 2024 · Overview. Guatemala is the largest economy in Central America in terms of population (estimated at 17.3 million in 2022) and economic activity (gross domestic product -GDP- of US$ 92.7 billion in 2022). The country has experienced stable growth (3.5 percent on average in 2010-19), supported by prudent fiscal and monetary management and an open ...

5. www.lonelyplanet.com › articles › top-things-to-doThe top things to do in Guatemala - Lonely Planet

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   Oct 10, 2023 · Climb a volcano and roast marshmallows over lava. It can be hard to choose which volcano to climb in Guatemala, but Volcán Pacaya is a good bet for almost everyone. This moderately paced hike starts close to Antigua and can be completed in a day, with the added excitement of seeing fresh lava at the top. Because Pacaya is a designated national ...

6. travel.state.gov › guatemala-travel-advisoryGuatemala Travel Advisory

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   3 days ago · Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: San Marcos Department (except the city of San Marcos) due to crime. Huehuetenango Department (except the city of Huehuetenango) due to crime. Zone 18 and the city of Villa Nueva in Guatemala City due to crime. Country Summary: Violent crime such as extortion, murder, armed robbery, carjacking ...

7. travel.state.gov › GuatemalaGuatemala International Travel Information

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   Apr 12, 2024 · Call us in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (from all other countries) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution and Travel Advisories.