Muslim (Shia and Sunni) 81.2%, Christian 9%, other 9.8% (2001 census)
Roman Catholic, Protestant, indigenous Mayan beliefs
Languages
Arabic, English, Farsi, Urdu
Spanish 60%, Amerindian languages 40% (23 officially recognized Amerindian languages, including Quiche, Cakchiquel, Kekchi, Mam, Garifuna, and Xinca)
Exports
petroleum and petroleum products, aluminum, textiles
coffee, sugar, petroleum, apparel, bananas, fruits and vegetables, cardamom
External Debt
$14,930,000,000 $
$15,670,000,000 US
Exchange Rate
Bahraini dinars (BHD) per US dollar - 0.376 (2008 est.), 0.376 (2007), 0.376 (2006), 0.376 (2005), 0.376 (2004)
quetzales (GTQ) per US dollar - 7.5895 (2008 est.), 7.6833 (2007), 7.6026 (2006), 7.6339 (2005), 7.9465 (2004)
Military Budget as percentage of GDP
4.500%
0.400%
Beijing Olympics Medal Count
1
0
Location
Middle East, archipelago in the Persian Gulf, east of Saudi Arabia
Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between El Salvador and Mexico, and bordering the Gulf of Honduras (Caribbean Sea) between Honduras and Belize
Area
760 km sq
108,889 km sq
Coastline
161 km
400 km
Climate
arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers
tropical; hot, humid in lowlands; cooler in highlands
