Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Guatemala
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Guatemala. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
PBS
Pbs: Discovering Dominga
Students will explore and discuss modern acts of genocide, including the factors leading to genocide, by following the story of Dominga, a Maya who was just nine years old when her family was massacred in Guatemala.
BBC
Bbc: Excavations and Techniques: Naachtun: A Lost City of the Maya
An Indiana Jones type of adventure. Imagine a lost city deep in the jungles! Site provides information on the Mayan city of Naachtun and the culture of the Mayan.
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Guatemala
This site gives information about the economy of the Central American country of Guatemala. It also discusses development and World Bank projects there.
Other
Maya, Olmec and Pre Columbian Ruins in Guatemala
Site opens with a map of Guatemala on which the most famous and interesting Maya Ruins are located. Following, each site is placed in a chronological period according to the dates that have been estimated.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Guatemala
It's easy to explore the Central American country of Guatemala through "Facts at a Glance." Discover information about geography, culture, economy, government, climate, and more.
New York Times
New York Times: Growing Pessimism on Human Rights Issues
[Free Registration/Login Required] In a 1988 article, New York Times correspondent Stephen Kinze discussed the human rights issues of Guatemala, focusing on the inefficient steps taken by the Guatemalan government to alleviate tensions...
US Department of State
U.s Dept. Of State: Us Relations With Guatemala
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Guatemala. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
Other
Care: Virtual Field Trips Archive: Guatemala
Take a virtual field trip to Guatemala along with eight high school students from Atlanta and Chicago as they work with Guatemalan families to fight poverty.
Other
Bienvenidos Al Web Site Del Ejercito De Guatemala
This site has links to the Guatemalan Air force, Navy and Military. Contains heroes of the past, pictures, histories of past wars, victories and loses, and plans for the future of the Guatemalan army.
Other
El Castellano: Las Radios en Espanol, Pais Por Pais
More than 100 Spanish-speaking radio stations, listed country by country, that can be accessed on the internet. A great way to develop skills in listening comprehension! Some sites may be inactive, but the majority are up and running....
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Guatemala History
Lonely Planet presents a history of Guatemala from which we explore the country from cities of the ancient Mayas, the arrival of the Spaniards and the culture of today.
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Guatemala
Great resource that is full of useful background information about the Central American country of Guatemala. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to...
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia Online: Guatemala
A complete profile of the Republic of Guatemala including highlights on its geography, climate, people, modern history, economy, communications, and military. Click on the maps to enlarge them.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Latin America
Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Guatemala: Introduction & Country Profile
Gain much meaningful knowledge about Guatemala while learning about the country's economy, people, government, military, and more. Good reference map and flag are included.
BBC
Bbc: Establishing Guatemalan Democracy
An article that describes the recent efforts to maintain a democratic system in Guatemala which has been subject to a civil war for many years.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: K'iche' Language
Discover the Mayan language of Guatemala, K'iche', with the help of these vocabulary builders.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Guatemala
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Guatemala, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Other
Map Town: Maps for Central America
Here are all seven Central American countries plus Mexico at a glance. Study a map or just general information about one of the countries.
Other
Global Exchange: Guatemala, a Brief History
What a rich history Guatemala has. Study it on this Global Exchange page, from the Maya civilization to the conquest of Spain, to the independence of the nation and its civil war.
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Guatemala
This resource site from Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes in Spanish is for the country of Guatemala. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size,...
Other
Ancient American Civilizations: Mesoamerica
This resource gives an overview of the beginnings of Mesoamerican civilization. The sections about the Olmec are "Early Preclassic" and "Middle Preclassic." Includes information about the raw materials and the luxury items used by the...
Other
Learning for Justice: Rigoberta Menchu
A timeline of human rights activties in Guatemala since the 1960s, and a brief biography of human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Rigoberta Menchu.