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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaGuatemala, officially the Republic of Guatemala (Spanish: Repblica de Guatemala, IPA: [re'puβlika e ɣwate'mala]), is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico to the northwest, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize and the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast.
The most populous nation in Central America, Guatemala is best known for its historical role as a major seat of Pre-Columbian cultures, particularly the Mayans. Numerous sites of major archaeological significance have been discovered, including the ruins of the ancient city of Tikal. The abundance of sites helps supply the nation with a healthy stream of tourists (1.5 million in 2006).[1] Guatemala is also home to several volcanoes, some of which can be climbed even though they are still active. Lake Atitlan is a large lake with volcanoes on its shores. Legend has it that the entire lake is actually the huge crater of an ancient volcano. Other than tourism, Guatemala's economy depends largely upon agriculture, with coffee and sugar Guatemala is a
representative democracy with its capital at
Guatemala City. Although the nation has been relatively stable since
1996, Guatemala's recent history has been plagued by civil war and
military coups, which have slowed the nation's development. Large
portions of Guatemala's interior remain wholly undeveloped, including
the nation's many
rainforests and
wetlands. Guatemala's abundance of biologically significant and
unique ecosystems contribute to
Mesoamerica's designation as an important
biodiversity hotspot.[2]
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