Photographs and text survey the geography, history, government, people, culture, and economy of Guatemala. Includes a time line, as well as notes on the currency, flag, national anthem, and famous people of the Central American country.

The land : topography, lakes and rivers, climate, flora and fauna, natural resources, cities -- History and government : the Maya, Spanish conquest, colonial life, independence, struggle for change, ten years of spring, years of terror, an uneasy peace, the pursuit of justice, government -- The people : Indians and Ladinos, standard of living, nutrition and health care, education -- Cultural life : clothing and food, religion, holidays and festivals, arts and crafts, music and dance, literature and film, sports and entertainment -- The economy : agriculture, fishing and forestry, mining and manufacturing, transportation and communication, tourism and additional money sources, the future.