Americas
Guatemala Flag
Blue represents the sky and the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. White stands for peace and purity. The quetzal bird in the coat of arms is the national bird — symbol of liberty — and also the country's currency.
Capital
Guatemala City
Continent
Americas
Population
17.0 million
Flag symbolism
Blue represents the sky and the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. White stands for peace and purity. The quetzal bird in the coat of arms is the national bird — symbol of liberty — and also the country's currency.
Did you know?
Guatemala is the home of chocolate — the Mayan people there were the first to cultivate cacao.