Guatemala

Languages:

Guatemala is a Central American country with a population of approximately 18.2 million people. Spanish is the official language of the country and is spoken by the vast majority of the population. Several indigenous languages, including K'iche', Q'anjob'al, and Kaqchikel, are also widely spoken by various ethnic groups in the country.

Religion:

Guatemala is a predominantly Christian country, with over 80% of the population identifying as Christian. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest Christian denomination in the country, with approximately 47% of the population belonging to the Church. Protestantism is also widely practiced, with various Protestant denominations accounting for approximately 34% of the population. Other religions in Guatemala include Maya spirituality, a form of traditional religion, and Islam, each accounting for less than 1% of the population.

Ethnic Groups:

Mestizo (mixed Amerindian-Spanish - in local Spanish called Ladino) 56%, Maya 41.7%, Xinca (Indigenous, non-Maya) 1.8%, African descent .2%, Garifuna (mixed West and Central African, Island Carib, and Arawak) .1%, foreign .2% (2018 est.)