720
bird species
Institutions like the National Protected Areas
Council (Conap) oversees the conservation and
improvement of the natural heritage of Guatemala
328
protected areas
6
21
national parks and 1 biological
reserve with ecosystems,
flora and fauna
5
biotopes,
biosphere reserves, areas
1 natural monument of great world importance
(Semuc Champey) because of its natural and
and 3 cultural
cultural resources
179
65
private natural
reserves
245
reptile species
municipal
regional parks
CULTURE
The management of ecosystems, art, traditions,
gastronomy as well as manifestations of cultural
diversity unique to Guatemala
4
24
languages, in
addition to Spanish
ethnic groups make-up
Guatemala: Maya, Xinca,
GarÃfuna and Mestizo or
Ladino
147
amphibian
species
28
aquatic
mammal
species
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