Guatemala
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Basic Information:
Official Name: Republic of GuatemalaPopulation: 15,438,384
Area: 108,890 km2
Capital City: Guatemala City
Major Religion: Roman Catholic
Currency: Quetzal (GTQ)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT -6
Current time: 01:13am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 502
Region: Central America
Language: Spanish
Useful Travel Phrases in: Spanish
Climate ():
Practical Travel Information:
Official Tourism Website: www.visitguatemala.comElectricity: 120V
Electrical Socket:
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Type A
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Type B
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Type G
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Type I
Travel Cost: $$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
- Tikal National Park
- Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua
Health Advisory:
- Yellow Fever (Vaccination certificate may be required if coming from infected area)