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Guatemala's abundance of biologically significant and unique ecosystems includes a large number of endemic species, which contributes to Mesoamerica's designation as a biodiversity hotspot. It has 14 ecoregions ranging from mangrove forests to both ocean littorals with 5 different ecosystems. Although Guatemala is the largest economy in Central America, it faces many social problems and is one of the poorest countries in Latin America. Some of Guatemala's main exports are fruits, vegetables, flowers, handicrafts, and cloth. In the face of a rising demand for biofuels, the country is growing and exporting an increasing amount of raw materials for biofuel production, especially sugar cane and palm oil. (Wikipedia)