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• Guatemala, located in northern Central America
• Bordered by Mexico, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Pacific Ocean, and Gulf of Honduras

• Core of the Maya civilization, later conquered by Spain in the 16th century
• Gained independence in 1821; part of the Federal Republic (1823-1841)
• Experienced instability and dictatorships, especially in the 20th century
• A revolution from 1944-1954 led to reforms but was ended by a U.S.-backed coup
• Civil war from 1960-1996, resulting in a peace accord

• Rich biodiversity but significant food insecurity (4.6 million affected)
• Major challenges include poverty, crime, and corruption
• Approximately 17.6 million population; most populous in Central America

List of newspapers published in Guatemala.