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To call a landline in Guatemala from the United States, simply follow these easy to follow calling tips:

• first dial 011, the U.S. exit code;
• next dial 502, the country code for Guatemala;
• then dial the area code (1-2 digits. See a sample calling code list below);
• and finally, dial the phone number (5–7 digits).

If you’re dialing Guatemala from on the globe, you just need to do the following:

• place the exit code: It’s also referred to as the IDD code (International Direct Dialing) or ISD code (International Subscriber Dialing). For most countries, it’s 00 or +. For the USA and Canada, it’s 011;
• dialing code: Each country is assigned a unique dialing code;
• area code: This is the code for a part of Guatemala. It’s usually a general area or a city;
• local number: The local number you would like to call.

Here is a list of the largest area codes and town calling codes in Guatemala.

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• The national bird lends its name to the Guatemalan currency Guatemala’s national bird is the quetzal, a long-tailed bird that lives largely in humid forests. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to see them in the wild, but you can see them every day on Guatemalan bank notes, as the currency is also named after the bird.
• Guatemala means “land of many trees” Experts believe the word Guatemala derives from the indigenous Nahuatl word “Quahtlemallan,” meaning “land of many trees.” While it’s true the country does boast a huge amount of forest, large swathes of it are being cut down for myriad reasons.
• It has been inhabited for 20,000 years Long before the Spanish conquistadors arrived in Guatemala, the land was ruled by various Mayan kingdoms. You can still see evidence of these pre-Columbian civilizations at more than 5,000 archaeological sites.
• 22 languages are spoken in the country While Spanish is the official language and the one that’s most useful throughout the country, there are many other languages spoken in Guatemala. The 21 indigenous Mayan communities each boast their own language, and many are still widely used today.
• It is home to the deepest lake in Central America The volcano-ringed Lake Atitlan is a jewel in the crown of Guatemala’s tourism industry, but it is also interesting below the surface. At 340 metres deep, Atitlan is the deepest lake in Central America.
• Guatemala is famous for its volcanoes With more than 30 volcanoes in the country, Guatemala is known for its spectacular landscapes. Three of these volcanoes are active, including Fuego Volcano just outside the colonial city of Antigua. Look out for lava flows at night!
• The country is home to three UNESCO World Heritage sites The ruins of Quirigua and the city of Tikal are both UNESCO sites, and make for fantastic visits for anyone interested in the history of the Mayan civilization. Antigua Guatemala, the colonial city home to picturesque architecture and cobbled streets, has also been given the same distinction.
• It boasts the tallest volcano in Central America In a region where volcanoes are a common sight, Guatemala takes the title for the tallest one in Central America. Tajumulco, in the north of the country near the Mexican border, reaches 4,203 metres above sea level.
• Guatemalan coffee is consumed around the world Coffee is the biggest industry in Guatemala and you are never far from a coffee farm in the highland regions. Today coffee from Guatemala can be found around the world, and it has become famous for its great taste.

Source:

theculturetrip.com/central-america/guatemala/articles/11-surprising-cultural-facts-you-didnt-know-about-guatemala/