Guatemala - Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name

Republic of Guatemala

Area in Km²

108,889

Population

14,388,929 population

Capital

Guatemala City

Religion

60% Roman Catholic, 40% Protestant

Government

Unitary presidential republic

Language

Official language

Spanish

Languages spoken

None

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)

-6

Currency

Currency

Guatemalan Quetzal

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances

High criminality risk

Border Issues

Airports customs

Drugs possession

Not allowed

Theft & Scams

Medium

Credit cards

Popular

Yes

Cards

American express, Mastercard

Tips

Leave a tip

Advised

Internet and telephony

Calling code

+502

Internet availability

Cities only

Electricity

V

120

Hz

60