Guatemala CityI wanted to write my report on Guatemala City because I was born in Jutiapa. Jutiapa, Guatemala. After I was born, I lived in Guatemala City. I lived in Guatemala for 14 months. Guatemala is about the size of Tennessee. Mexico is north of Guatemala; Belize, Honduras and El Salvador lie to the east of Guatemala. Guatemala City is located in a valley in the central part of the mountain. The name of the valley is "Valle de la Ermita". In the city the climate is temperate, but from November to February the weather can be colder. The average temperature is between 22°C and 28°C during the day and between 12°C and 17°C at night. In 2009, the population was 1,050,000 people. In Guatemala City, there are many types of people, many monuments, and many rich cultural experiences. Guatemala is a democratic republic. The full name of the city is Nueva Guatemala de la Asunción. The city is also known as Guate or Guatemala by the natives. The official language is Spanish, but 21 different Mayan languages ​​are still spoken. The main religions are Catholic (50%), Protestant (40%), and others (10%) which include several indigenous Mayan religions. The main ethnic groups are 60% Métis (European and Native American), 39% Native American, and 1% other. Guatemala City was not always the capital of Guatemala. Originally, it was a small town with only one monastery. The name of the monastery is “El Carmen”. "El Carmen" was built in 1628. The capital moved from Antigua to Guatemala City due to earthquakes. The earthquake occurred on June 29, 1773 and was...... middle of paper...... or was small. Guatemala City is rich in cultural experiences. There are 300 galleries and in the museums there are very good collections of pre-Columbian art. There are also many restaurants, shopping centers, squares, hotels and stores. Education in Guatemala City is a good thing if you have the money to pay for it. In Guatemala City, there are ten universities and numerous primary and secondary schools. Of all the universities, only one is public, the University of San Carlos. After learning more about Guatemala City, I want to return to visit my country of birth. Being able to see my culture and learn about Guatemala City would be amazing. I would like to meet different people and visit many monuments like Kaminaljuyu and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Guatemala. In Guatemala City, I can also be surrounded by my people.