Guatemala Flag

Guatemala flag
Guatemala flag

Guatemala's flag, often known as the “National Flag” or “Blue and White,” is made up of two horizontal stripes of sky blue and white. The sky blue stripes represent both the country's location between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans (Caribbean Sea) and the sky over Guatemala. The color white denotes peace and purity. The blue and white colors are inspired by the old Federal Republic of Central America's flag.

The Guatemalan coat of arms, which features a resplendent quetzal, the national bird of Guatemala that represents liberty; a parchment scroll with the date of Central America's independence from Spain, September 15, 1821; crossed Remington rifles, indicating the country's willingness to defend itself by force if necessary; a bay laurel crown, symbolizing victory; and crossed swords, symbolizing honor, is in the center of the flag.

The flag, along with those of Mozambique, Haiti, and Bolivia, is one of four national flags among UN member states that contain a firearm. It is also one of five national flags that use the 5:8 ratio, the others being Argentina, Palau, Poland, and Sweden.

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Country information

Guatemala is a country located in Central America. It is bordered by Mexico to the north and west, Belize and the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Honduras and El Salvador to the south. The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, which is located in the central part of the country and is the largest city.

Guatemala has a population of approximately 18 million people, and the official language is Spanish. The country has a diverse population, with more than 20 different ethnic groups. The main religions in Guatemala are Catholicism and Protestantism.

Guatemala has a varied climate, with hot and humid conditions in the low-lying areas and cooler temperatures in the highland regions. The country is home to a number of national parks and protected areas, which are home to a wide range of plant and animal species, including jaguars, tapirs, and a variety of birds.

The economy of Guatemala is primarily based on agriculture, with the main crops being coffee, bananas, and sugarcane. The country is also an important producer of textiles, and the manufacturing sector is a significant contributor to the economy. The tourism sector is also an important contributor to the economy, with the country's rich history and diverse culture attracting visitors from around the world.

Independent Yes
Country codes GT, GTM (ISO 3166-1)
Official name Republic of Guatemala
Official languages Spanish
Religion 88% Christianity, 11% No religion, 1% Other
Capital city Guatemala City
Continent North America
Time zone UTC−5 (EST) • Summer (DST) •  UTC−4 (EDT)
Member of United Nations
Central American Integration System
Organization of American States
Population 18,757,548 (2023)
Population density 167 per Km2 (433 people per mi2)
Urban Population 51.8 % of the population is urban (9,284,293 people in 2020)
Migrants (net) -9,215
Median age 22.9 years
Total area The total land area is 107,160 Km2 (41,375 sq. miles)
Highest point Volcán Tajumulco (4 220 m, 13 845 ft)
Lowest point North Pacific Ocean
GDP per capita $ 5,025 (World Bank, 2021)
Currency Guatemalan quetzal (Q, GTQ)
Calling code +502
Internet TLD .gt (click here to find and register domain name)
Country Wikipedia Page Guatemala Wikipedia Page

Main Cities by Population in Guatemala

# CITY NAME POPULATION
1 Guatemala City 994,938
2 Mixco 473,080
3 Villa Nueva 406,830
4 Petapa 141,455
5 San Juan Sacatepequez 136,886
6 Quetzaltenango 132,230
7 Villa Canales 122,194
8 Escuintla 103,165
9 Chinautla 97,172
10 Chimaltenango 82,370
11 Chichicastenango 79,759
12 Huehuetenango 79,426
13 Amatitlan 71,836
14 Totonicapan 69,734
15 Santa Catarina Pinula 67,994
16 Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa 62,097
17 Puerto Barrios 56,605
18 San Francisco El Alto 54,493
19 Coban 53,375
20 San Jose Pinula 47,247
21 San Pedro Ayampuc 46,803
22 Jalapa 45,834
23 Coatepeque 45,654
24 Solola 45,373
25 Mazatenango 44,132
26 Chiquimula 41,521
27 San Pedro Sacatepequez 40,021
28 Salama 40,000
29 Antigua Guatemala 39,368
30 Retalhuleu 36,656
31 Zacapa 36,088
32 Jutiapa 34,332
33 Jacaltenango 34,084
34 Santiago Atitlan 33,309
35 Momostenango 31,739
36 Palin 31,329
37 San Benito 30,764
38 Barberena 30,539
39 Ciudad Vieja 30,203
40 Ostuncalco 28,894
41 Fraijanes 28,492
42 Nahuala 27,690
43 Cantel 26,063
44 Panzos 25,569
45 San Marcos 25,088
46 Santiago Sacatepequez 24,210
47 La Gomera 24,001
48 Santa Cruz del Quiche 23,618
49 Nebaj 23,301
50 Tecpan Guatemala 21,978
51 Sumpango 20,884
52 Comalapa 20,738
53 Esquipulas 20,674
54 Flores 20,464
55 Chicacao 20,426
56 San Pablo Jocopilas 20,259
57 Comitancillo 19,669
58 San Cristobal Verapaz 19,664
59 Gualan 19,354
60 Nuevo San Carlos 19,162
61 Colomba 19,115
62 Morales 18,994
63 Patzun 18,704
64 Puerto San Jose 18,655
65 San Andres Itzapa 18,647
66 Palencia 18,574
67 Tiquisate 18,189
68 San Lucas Sacatepequez 17,959
69 Jocotenango 17,918
70 Alotenango 17,410
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