Guatemala

:For the city, see Guatemala City.

Geography

Main article: Geography of Guatemala

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Except for the south coastal area, and the vast lowlands of the Peten in the north, Guatemala is mountainous, with a hot tropical climate – more temperate in the highlands, and drier in the easternmost departments.

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All of the major cities are situated in the southern half of the country; the major cities are the capital Guatemala City, Quetzaltenango and Escuintla.

Related Topics:
Guatemala City - Quetzaltenango - Escuintla

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The large lake Lago de Izabal is situated close to the Caribbean coast.

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