Geography: Guatemala is located in Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean,
between El Salvador and Mexico, and the Gulf of Honduras (Caribbean Sea) between Honduras
and Belize. Climate in Guatemala is tropical with hot and humid weather conditions in lowlands
and cooler in highlands. The country possesses wide variety of natural resources, among which
nickel, rare woods, fish, and hydropower are the most prominent. Although Guatemala is located
in the tropics, its two coastal zones and high-mountainous interior give it a variety of
microclimates. Combined with access to both Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, the geographic
location of the country presents important competitive edge over other countries of the region.