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Country Facts:
Brazil vs. Guatemala

Learn about the similarities and differences between Brazil and Guatemala by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Brazil vs. Guatemala - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Brazil is 3 287 956 mi², while the surface area of Guatemala is 42 042 mi². This means that the area of Brazil is 7721% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 287 956 mi²
42 042 mi²

Coastline length

Brazil has a coastline of 4 654.7 mi, while Guatemala has a coastline of 248.5 mi.

4 654.7 mi
248.5 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Brazil is São Paulo, with a population of about 11 895 900 people. In contrast, the largest city in Guatemala is Guatemala, where the population is 2 110 100.

11 895 900 ppl
2 110 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Brazil is Pico da Neblina, its height is 9 823 ft. The highest peak in Guatemala is Volcán Tajumulco, which rises to a height of 13 845 ft.

9 823 ft
Pico da Neblina
13 845 ft
Volcán Tajumulco

Highest recorded temperature

In Brazil, the highest temperature ever measured was 112.5°F and was recorded in Bom Jesus, Piauí, while in Guatemala the highest temperature was 113°F and was recorded in Estanzuela, Zacapa.

112.5°F
Bom Jesus, Piauí
113°F
Estanzuela, Zacapa

Lowest recorded temperature

In Brazil, the lowest temperature ever measured was 6.8°F and was recorded in Caçador, Santa Catarina, while in Guatemala, the lowest temperature was 11.3°F and was recorded in Olintepeque, Quetzaltenango.

6.8°F
Caçador, Santa Catarina
11.3°F
Olintepeque, Quetzaltenango

Society

Brazil vs. Guatemala - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Brazil is about 212 559 417, while Guatemala is home to 17 915 568 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
212 559 417 ppl
17 915 568 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 75.0 years in Brazil and 72.6 years in Guatemala.

75.0 years
72.6 years

Average age

The average age is 33.2 years in Brazil and 23.2 years in Guatemala.

33.2 years
23.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Brazil and 1.62% in Guatemala.

0.65%
1.62%

Literacy

Literacy is 93.2% in Brazil and 80.8% in Guatemala.

93.2%
80.8%

Language

In Brazil, the main language is Portuguese, and in Guatemala the primary language is Spanish.

portuguese
spanish

Religion

In Brazil, the main religion is Christianity; in Guatemala, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

6 306 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/174
1 865 000 ppl
Ranking: 76/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Brazil: 14 830 Int$. Guatemala: 8 850 Int$.

14 830 Int$
Ranking: 88/194
8 850 Int$
Ranking: 123/194

Currency

Brazil: Brazilian Real (BRL). Guatemala: Quetzal (GTQ).

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BRL
Brazilian Real
GTQ
Quetzal

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Brazil: frequency and voltage are 127V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: C, N). Electricity in Guatemala: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

127V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: C, N
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Brazil has right-hand traffic, Guatemala has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Brazil - January, February, March, December; Guatemala - January, February, March, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Poland (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B128 PLN - 153 PLN
T255 PLN - 349 PLN
B103 PLN - 137 PLN
T321 PLN - 426 PLN

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