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          GUATEMALA
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Guatemala is situated where
North America meets Central
America. It is a mountainous
country with a ridge of
volcanoes running parallel to
the Pacific coast. It has a
tropical climate. The Pacific
slopes of the mountains are
exceptionally well watered and
fertile, and it is here that
most of the population are
settled. Coffee growing on the
lower slopes dominates the
economy. A small strip on the
coast produces sugar, cotton
and bananas.

Area (Sq. Km.): 108,888

Population: 9,117,000

Capital: Guatemala City

Language:
Spanish

Religion:
Roman Catholic

Government Type:
Republic

Currency: Quetzal

Embassy:
13 Fawcett Street
London
SW10 9HN
0171-351-3042

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Foreign Office Advice:

Violent crime is prevalent,
especially in and around the
capital and other tourist
areas. Muggers are often well
armed. Armed attacks on public
buses are common and guerrilla
attacks on military and
economic targets occasionally
occur. Travel alone,
especially at night is not
advised.

Travel to more remote areas,
such as Peten, should be taken
with care and local advice
should be sought before
leaving main towns.

On arrival at La Aurora
International Airport, avoid
unregistered taxis.

Visitors travelling overland
into Mexico should take the
coastal route through Tecun
Uman, avoid the La Mesilla
crossing into Chiapas, where
the situation remains tense.

Visitors are strongly advised
to register with the British
Embassy upon arrival (Tel:
321601) and to obtain an
up-date of the latest
situation.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129