| Official Name | Republic of Guatemala (República de Guatemala) |
| Area | 108,889 km² (about one-third of Germany) |
| Population | approx. 18 million (2025) |
| Capital | Guatemala City (approx. 3.5 million metropolitan area) |
| Official Language | Spanish (plus 22 Maya languages, Garífuna, Xinca) |
| Currency | Quetzal (GTQ), 1€ ≈ 8.5 GTQ |
| Time Zone | CET-7 (UTC-6), no daylight saving time |
| Electricity | 120V, Type A/B — Adapter and voltage converter needed! |
| Drinking Water | Not drinkable — always buy or filter water |
| Religion | Approx. 45% Catholic, 42% Evangelical, Maya Syncretism |
| Telephone Code | +502 |
| Internet TLD | .gt |
| License Plate Code | GCA |
| Visa | Not required for EU citizens (up to 90 days) |
| Highest Mountain | Tajumulco (4,220 m) — highest volcano in Central America |