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Guatemala is a small country in size but offers a large biodiversity of climate, geographic regions, and cultures.
The 36 year civil war, the longest in Central America, ended in December of 1996 with a peace treaty between the government and guerilla forces. This civil war was fought between the government and its own people. It caused the death of more than 100.000 people.
More than 60 % of the population is indigenous. This is the highest percentage of indigenous people in any country in Central America. There are a total of 25 different ethnic groups in Guatemala, most of these are indigenous, but also include Ladinos (people of Spanish ancestry), Garifunas (Afroamericans of Carribean ancestry) and Whites. Most of the indigenous people still practice their traditional customs, ceremonies and religious practices. This makes travelling through Guatemala a very unique experience.
This is one more reason to learn Spanish with us here in Xela!
On the following Map of Guatemala you can find more information about specific areas by clicking on the name of a city.
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