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Geography Central America, bordering the
North Pacific Ocean, between El Salvador and Mexico, and bordering the Gulf of
Honduras (Caribbean Sea) between Honduras and Belize. Climate: tropical; hot, humid in lowlands;
cooler in highlands. Languages: Spanish 60%, Amerindian languages
40% (23 officially recognized Amerindian languages, including Quiche,
Cakchiquel, Kekchi, Mam, Garifuna, and Xinca). Currency: quetzal (GTQ), US dollar (USD),
others allowed. |
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