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Guatemala

Home to Tikal, an ancient Maya city-state once home to over 60,000 people, abandoned by the 10th century and swallowed by jungle until its rediscovery. Guatemala has 37 volcanoes, three still active, and more Mayan-language speakers than any other country on Earth.

Tikal Temple II, an ancient Maya pyramid rising above the jungle canopy in Guatemala

Tikal Temple II

Photo: Mike Vondran, CC BY 2.0

Sky blue and white vertical bands, adopted 1871. The coat of arms centers a quetzal bird and crossed rifles and swords over a scroll reading Libertad 15 de Septiembre de 1821.

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