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The descendants of the Mayan civilization prefer to be called Chapines
The Mayans may be a very ancient civilization, as they existed some 2,000 years prior to the coming of the Spanish in Guatemala. Yet the Mayan civilization was very advanced for their time. They had very extensive and structured trade practices. They were very skilled in painting and sculpture, as shown in their colorful and massive temples and building. Their mathematical system, which recognized and used the number zero, was highly developed. They likewise had a remarkable architectural style, insightful and progressive road design and an established calendar that had 365 days.
Indeed, the Guatemalans, or the Chapines are very lucky to have such ancestors, whose works were precursors of modern day utilities and fixtures. The genetic mix of Spanish and native Mayan produced the majority of the present-day inhabitants of Guatemala, called Ladinos or mestizos.
The 2011 population of the country of Guatemala is estimated to be more than 13.8 million people. Out of this total number of inhabitants, 59.4% is made up of Ladinos. Ethnic groups make up most of the rest of the population, with the K’iche making up 9.1%, followed by the Kaqchikel at 8.4%. The Mam ethnic group comes in close at 7.9% while the Q’eqchi makes up about 6.3% of the population. Other Mayan groups comprise 8.6% and the rest is composed of indigenous group that are non-Mayan, while other races comprise less than 0.1%.
In the Maya-Toltec language, the name of the country originated from the word meaning the land of the trees – Goathemala. For over three centuries, Guatemala was under the Spanish, which greatly affected its culture that became intermixed with Mayan culture and traditions. Spanish became the official language although there are still 24 Mayan languages that are spoken in the city, making a cacophony of languages that seemingly sound the same but are distinct from each other. It makes for a very linguistically diverse nation that would definitely require the services of an expert translation and interpretation group to translate documents to a common language that is understood by the majority from time to time.
While the developing country is still not at par with its neighboring countries in terms of economic development, the government is exerting all efforts to boost its economic performance to allay the reliance on the export of agricultural products. Its service and industry sectors are now making headway as major economic contributors, supported by mining and the traditional export industries. Revenues from tourism are increasing, helped by the signing of the peace accord in 1996. Free trade agreements with Colombia, Taiwan, the United States and other Central American nations are helping Guatemala to be an economically viable city for foreign investments.
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About Guatemala City
Guatemala City is the capital of the country with the same name. Locally called Guate, the city’s full name is La Nueva Guatemala de la Asunción. It is the largest city in Guatemala and serves as the country’s cultural, social and economic center. Guatemala City is also Central America’s largest city, with an area size of 692 square kilometers or 267 square miles. However, if the metropolitan area of Guatemala City is considered, the figures come up to 1,905 square kilometers, which is equivalent to 735.5 square miles. The city is home to over 1.1 million residents whereas the metropolitan area houses about 4.1 million people. The city’s population is a mix of several ethnic groups, such as the Maya, Xinca, Ladina and Garifunda. There are also different groups of immigrants in Guate, including Peruvians and Colombians, Koreans, Chinese, Jewish and Germans.
The City of Guatemala is situated near the mountains and hills of the Sierra Madre Mountains and 4 of the 33 volcanoes in the nation are visible from the city – the 2 dormant volcanoes Agua and Acatenango and the still active Fuego and Pacaya. Guatemala City is located high up in the valley located at the central highlands, elevated to a height of nearly 5,000 feet or almost 1,500 meters above sea level, giving the sub-tropical city a very mild climate, comparable to spring weather, throughout the year.
Its rich ancient history began at Kaminaljuyu, part of the progressive Mayan civilization that existed around 1100 BCE.
“The City of Guatemala is teeming with historical ruins from its great Mayan ancestors as well as traces of its historic past under the Spanish. The charming city has a great mix of the old and the new, with the enigmatic, intriguing and mysterious Mayan ruins and the accouterments of modern society – traffic jams, air pollution due to the number of cars, art galleries, museums, parks, memorials and high-rise buildings that etch its skyline. At the same time, the beauty of its natural surroundings, with the hills, mountains and volcanoes encircling the city is a magnetic force that draws in millions of tourists annually.”
Learn more about the City of Guatemala from the city profile that we have prepared just for you. It’s a capsule of information about the city’s history, its climate, geography and demographics. There are some interesting facts about the city that will help you to understand it better, as well as a list of major attractions that could be of help when you plan your travel itinerary. With Spanish being the official language in the city, as well as a number of Mayan languages spoken by different ethnic groups, you might need the services of a professional translation and interpretation service group that would be able to accurately translate you documents at the fastest time possible, into a language that would be understood by your target audience.