Fun facts about Guatemala City
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Guatemala City is colloquially known as La Capital or Guate.
Guatemala City
Guatemala
Guatemala City, also known colloquially by the nickname Guate, is the national capital and largest city of the Republic of Guatemala. It serves as the municipal capital of the surrounding Guatemala Department. Its metropolitan area is also the largest in Central America.
From the “Names” section
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The city was relocated to its current site in 1776 after a series of devastating earthquakes.
Guatemala City
Guatemala
Guatemala City, also known colloquially by the nickname Guate, is the national capital and largest city of the Republic of Guatemala. It serves as the municipal capital of the surrounding Guatemala Department. Its metropolitan area is also the largest in Central America.
From the “History” section
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Guatemala City is divided into 22 zones designed for easy navigation.
Guatemala City
Guatemala
Guatemala City, also known colloquially by the nickname Guate, is the national capital and largest city of the Republic of Guatemala. It serves as the municipal capital of the surrounding Guatemala Department. Its metropolitan area is also the largest in Central America.
From the “Structure and growth” section
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Four stratovolcanoes, two of them active, are visible from Guatemala City.
Guatemala City
Guatemala
Guatemala City, also known colloquially by the nickname Guate, is the national capital and largest city of the Republic of Guatemala. It serves as the municipal capital of the surrounding Guatemala Department. Its metropolitan area is also the largest in Central America.
From the “Climate” section
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The University of San Carlos of Guatemala, founded in 1676, is the oldest institution of higher education in Central America.
Guatemala City
Guatemala
Guatemala City, also known colloquially by the nickname Guate, is the national capital and largest city of the Republic of Guatemala. It serves as the municipal capital of the surrounding Guatemala Department. Its metropolitan area is also the largest in Central America.
From the “Universities and schools” section
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