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Guatemala Neighboring Countries

Guatemala is located in Central America (Americas), with its capital in Guatemala City. The official language is Spanish. The currency is Guatemalan quetzal.

What are the neighboring countries of Guatemala? Guatemala shares land borders with 4 countries. These Guatemala neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Guatemala at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Guatemala neighboring countries are: Belize, Honduras, El Salvador and Mexico. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Guatemala and its border countries. The map highlights Guatemala in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Guatemala

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Guatemala?

Guatemala shares land borders with 4 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Guatemala?

The neighboring countries of Guatemala are: Belize, Honduras, El Salvador and Mexico.

Which other countries in Americas have the same number of neighbors as Guatemala?

No other countries in Americas have exactly 4 land borders.

Which countries in Americas have more neighbors than Guatemala?

Countries in Americas with more than 4 land borders: Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil.

Which countries in Americas have fewer neighbors than Guatemala?

Countries in Americas with fewer than 4 land borders: Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Belize, Caribbean Netherlands, Saint Barthélemy, Turks and Caicos Islands, Curaçao, Montserrat, British Virgin Islands, United States Minor Outlying Islands, and 40 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Guatemala?

The capitals of countries bordering Guatemala are:
  • Belize: Belmopan
  • Honduras: Tegucigalpa
  • El Salvador: San Salvador
  • Mexico: Mexico City

What are the country codes of Guatemala's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Guatemala's neighbors are:
  • Belize: BZ (ISO 2) / BLZ (ISO 3)
  • Honduras: HN (ISO 2) / HND (ISO 3)
  • El Salvador: SV (ISO 2) / SLV (ISO 3)
  • Mexico: MX (ISO 2) / MEX (ISO 3)