Guatemala

In 1996, Guatemala suffered from a 36 year guerrilla war which left more than 100,000 people dead, equally as many widowed and created 1 million refugees.

The distribution of income is very unequal, with more than 75% living below the poverty line.

Republic of Guatemala

Capital:

Guatemala

Population:

14 million

Independence:

1821 (Spain)

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