Guatemala project-Santi L by Santiago Lopez

Country Overview

santiagolopezacosta123 — 2024-08-10 18:38:16 UTC

Guatemala is located in Central America, Its bordered by north and west of Mexico.

They're original language is Spanish but there are 22 different Mayan Languages. Common Mayan languages spoken in Guatemala are Kaqchikel, Akateko and Chuj. Guatemala's last recorded data of their population is in 2022 with 17.36 Million people. Their flag has only 2 colors and they are sky blue and white. In the middle of there flag there is a Bird called The National Bird Resplendent, It declares Guatemala's Independence from Spain.

Current Events

santiagolopezacosta123 — 2024-08-10 18:51:15 UTC

Guatemala's recent events and stories - Indigenous survivors pursue justice at genocide trial in Guatemala.

Many migrants has been having a big fear recently because of extortion.

Traditions

santiagolopezacosta123 — 2024-08-10 18:56:17 UTC

Guatemala's tradition is putting up colorful kites in cemeteries near Antigua. Their traditional food is knows as fiambre and a salad made of cold cuts, fish and vegetables.

Tourism

santiagolopezacosta123 — 2024-08-13 01:54:21 UTC

A famous tourist place is Antigua it is surrounded by volcanoes in South Guatemala.

Lake Atitlan is another famous place it is a massive lake inside of a volcanic crater in Guatemala's Southwestern Highlands.

Tikal National Park is a Ancient Mayan Citadel in the rainforest of Northern Guatemala, It includes iconic temples and palaces.

Semuc Champey is a monument part of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. It consists 300 meter limestone bridge that crosses over the Cahabon River.

Food

santiagolopezacosta123 — 2024-08-13 02:05:09 UTC

Pepian de pollo(Chicken Stew) - This dish is made of chicken, simmered on top of a stove covered in a mole sauce, it is also served with warm corn tortillas and rice. ( Me personally I wouldn't eat it I don't really like Stew of any type).

Chile rellenos(Chile peppers) - Its made of Chile peppers like Poblano or Anaheim, they stuff it with cheese and fry it to golden and crispy. They are either eaten alone or topped with tomato sauce.( I would eat them sometimes on special occasions but not regularly).

Music and Dance

santiagolopezacosta123 — 2024-08-13 02:14:10 UTC

Their Traditional music is Marimba Chapinlandia and the modern marimba sound that became more famous to them in the 20th century.

The most popular and widespread dancing in Guatemala is called son guatemalteco.

I listened to Marimba Chapinlandia Concert and Its okay I like how it flows and the beat but they don't really sing to much.

Sports

santiagolopezacosta123 — 2024-08-13 02:22:01 UTC

Their most famous sport in Guatemala is soccer. Their teams are CSD Municipal Guatemala, CSD Comunicaciones Guatemala. Antigua Guatemala Guatemala, Deportivo Heredia Guatemala.

Ranked 1# CSD Municipal

Ranked 2# CSD Comunicaciones

Ranked 3# Antigua Guatemala Guatemala

Ranked 4# Deportivo Heredia Guatemala

CSD Municipal - 1486 Points

CSD Com - 1440 Points

Antigua Guatemala - 1438 Points

Heredia Guatemala - 1421 Points.

Fun Fact - Ricky made me do it

santiagolopezacosta123 — 2024-08-13 02:28:32 UTC

Guatemala is considered to be the birth place of chocolate!!!