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Location: Middle America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between El Salvador and Mexico, and bordering the Gulf of Honduras (Caribbean Sea) between Honduras and Belize
Coordinates: 15 30 N, 90 15 W
Coastline: 400 km
Language: Spanish 60%, Amerindian languages 40% (23 officially recognized Amerindian languages, including Quiche, Cakchiquel, Kekchi, Mam, Garifuna, and Xinca)
Safety: The rate of violent crime is exceptionally high in the country. There has also been a relatively high rate of violent attacks on tourists, especially in remote places and in the capital, Guatemala City, especially after dark. Visitors need to be particularly vigilant in the central Zone 1 of Guatemala City where most of the cheap hotels and bus terminals are, and in all parts of the city at night. There has been an increase in crime targeting tourists arriving at Guatemala City airport and travelling to hotels in the business district of Zones 9 and 10; visitors should be extremely alert when leaving the airport. Pick-pocketing and petty theft are common in tourist areas and market places. Many robberies take place on the cheaper buses when travelling on the tourist routes from Guatemala City to Antigua, and from Antigua to Panajachel; keep all belongings close at hand.

Communications: The international access code for Guatemala is +502. The outgoing code depends on what network is used to dial out on, which is followed by the relevant country code. City codes are not required. There are generally surcharges on calls made from hotels and it is cheaper to use calling cards. Rates are less expensive after 7pm. The number for the international operator is 171. Mobile phones work in the major towns and cities but check that your network operator has a roaming agreement covering Guatemala. Internet cafes are available in the main tourist areas.
Climate : Guatemala has a tropical climate along the El Peten Lowlands and the Caribbean coast, although it is more temperate in the highlands. There are generally two seasons, the wet season from May to October and the dry season from November to May. Average annual precipitation varies from 1,140 mm (70 inches) to 5,080 mm (200 inches) depending on the region. Average annual temperature ranges in Guatemala City are from 12 to 23 degrees Celsius (54 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit) in January to 16 to 29 degrees Celsius (61 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit) in May.

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