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Republic of Guatemala

Guatemala

Guatemala is a country in the Americas that is home to 17,703,000 people. It is also home to 25 living indigenous languages. It was also home to 1 indigeneous language that is now extinct. In addition, 1 non-indigenous language, Spanish, is established within the country. It is the official language. In formal education, 1 indigenous language is used as a language of instruction.

  • Geography

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  • Demographics

    17,703,000

    people

    25

    living languages

    82%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 0
    2. 13
    3. 12
    4. 1

Guatemala has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.