Flag of Guatemala
Vertical bands of light blue, white and light blue, with the coat of arms, featuring a quetzal, in the centre.
- Colours
- light blue
- white
- Region
- North America
- Adopted
- 1871
What the flag of Guatemala means
The blue stripes stand for the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea on either side, and white for peace and purity. The coat of arms shows the quetzal, the national bird and a symbol of liberty, perched on a scroll with the date of independence, 15 September 1821.
Where is Guatemala?
Guatemala is in North America. The nearest countries in Battuta are Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: North America.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Guatemala adopted?
The current flag of Guatemala was adopted in 1871.
What colours are on the flag of Guatemala?
The main colours of the flag of Guatemala are light blue and white.