Guatemala
The heart of the ancient Maya world, Guatemala stacks volcanoes, cloud forest and colonial towns into Central America's most populous country, with the temples of Tikal rising straight out of the jungle canopy.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Two sky-blue vertical bands flanking a white one, with the national coat of arms at the centre - a resplendent quetzal, a scroll, crossed rifles and swords, and laurel. The blue bands represent the Pacific and Caribbean, and white stands for purity and peace.
Guatemala FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Guatemala City |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 17,263,239 |
| Area | 108,889 km² |
| Population density | 159 /km² |
| Currency | Quetzal (GTQ) Q |
| Official language | Spanish |
| Calling code | +502 |
| Internet TLD | .gt |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | GT / GTM |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- The ancient Maya city of Tikal has towering stone temples that rise above the rainforest canopy.
- It has more than 30 volcanoes, several of which are still active.
- Lake Atitlan, ringed by volcanoes, is often called one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.
- The quetzal, its national bird, is so prized that the currency is named after it.
- More than 20 distinct Mayan languages are still spoken across the country today.
Guatemala FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Guatemala?
The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City.
What is the population of Guatemala?
Guatemala has a population of about 17,263,239.
What currency does Guatemala use?
Guatemala uses the Quetzal (GTQ).
What languages are spoken in Guatemala?
The official language of Guatemala is Spanish.
Think you know your flags? Play Flag Daily → · Browse all countries →