Location: Central America

Capital: Guatemala

Population: 13,002,206 (July 2008 est.)

Languages: Spanish 60%, Amerindian languages 40% (23 officially recognized Amerindian languages, including Quiche, Cakchiquel, Kekchi, Mam, Garifuna, and Xinca)

Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant, indigenous Mayan beliefs

Currency (code): Quetzales per US dollar - 7.6833 (2007)