Petén is a department of the nation of Guatemala. It is geographically the most northern department of Guatemala. It is also the largest in size — at 12,960 square miles (33,600 km2). It is about one third of Guatemala's area. The capital is Flores. The population in 2005 was about 450,000.
The Petén department was formed by the Guatemalan government on 8 May 1866.
A: Petén Department is a region in Guatemala.
A: Petén Department is geographically the most northern department of Guatemala.
A: Petén Department is the largest in size at 12,960 square miles (33,600 km2), which is about one third of Guatemala's area.
A: The capital of Petén Department is Flores.
A: Petén Department was formed on 8 May 1866 by the Guatemalan government.
A: The population of Petén Department was about 450,000 in 2005.
A: Petén Department is significant because it is the largest department in the country and occupies a large portion of Guatemala's area.
