Private Swap - Guatemala

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Guatemala is a country in Central America.. Its area is 108,890 km2 with an estimated population of 13,276,517. A representative democracy, its capital is Guatemala de la Asunción, also known as Guatemala City.

Guatemala became independent from Spain in 1821, joining the Mexican Empire. After it became an independent country in its own right, it was ruled by a series of dictators, assisted by the United Fruit Company. The late 20th century saw Guatemala embroiled in a 36-year-long civil war. Following the war, Guatemala has witnessed both economic growth and successful democratic elections, most recently in 2011. (source)

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Thank you Patrick for adding a new country to my collection!

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