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Guatemala was freed of Spanish colonial rule in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experienced a variety of military and civilian governments as well as a 36-year guerrilla war. In 1996, the government signed a peace agreement formally ending the conflict, which had led to the death of more than 100,000 people and had created some 1 million refugees.
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Surface Area: 108,890 square km
Population: 14,280,596 (July 2004 est.)
Located in: Central America
Capital City: Guatemala
Head of State: Oscar Jose Rafael BERGER Perdomo
Prime Minister: Oscar Jose Rafael BERGER Perdomo
Independent since: 15 September 1821 (from Spain)
Currency: Quetzal (GTQ), US dollar (USD)
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