Guatemala
- Region
- North & Central America
- Area
- 108,889 km²
- Capital
- Guatemala City
- ISO
- GT
What the flag means
The blue bands on the left and right are said to stand for the sky and for the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea on either side of the country. The white in the center is said to stand for peace and purity. The coat of arms has a scroll with the date of independence, "September 15, 1821."
Fun facts
- FlagThe quetzal, the national bird shown on Guatemala’s flag, also gives its name to the currency.
- GeographyTajumulco volcano in Guatemala stands about 4,200 m high and is the highest peak in Central America.
- GeographyLake Atitlán in Guatemala is a beautiful lake surrounded by 3 volcanoes.
- CultureTikal, a Maya site in Guatemala where pyramids rise above the jungle, is a World Heritage Site.
