- Analina
Hola! My name is Analina and I'd like to tell you a little about my country, Guatemala. Guatemala is officially known as the Republic of Guatemala and is located in Central America. Approximately the size of Tennessee, Guatemala is the largest and most populous of Central American countries. It is known for its active volcanoes and Mayan ruins.
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- Guatemala (Source: UNICEF)
Capital City: Guatemala City
Language(s): Spanish (60%), Amerindian languages (40%)
Religion: Roman Catholic, Protestant & traditional Mayan
Communicating With a Child from Guatemala:
Hola! (Hi!)
Buenos dias (Good day)
Como estas? (How are you?)
Me llamo... (My name is...)
Gracias (Thank you)
Adios (Goodbye)
Did you know?
- 75% of the Guatemalan population lives below the poverty line
- Many Guatemalans do not attend school because they start working at a young age to help support their families.
- Approximately 52% of Guatemalans are of Mayan descent
- 80% of children under the age of 5 suffer from malnutrition
- In Guatemala the school year begins in January and ends in October
