Guatemala in pictures

The land : topography, lakes and rivers, climate, flora and fauna, natural resources, cities

History and government : the Maya, Spanish conquest, colonial life, independence, struggle for change, ten years of spring, years of terror, an uneasy peace, the pursuit of justice, government

The people : Indians and Ladinos, standard of living, nutrition and health care, education

Cultural life : religion, holidays and festivals, arts and crafts, music and dance, literature, sports and entertainment

The economy : agriculture, fishing and forestry, mining and manufacturing, tourism and additional money sources, the future.