Flag Description

three equal vertical bands of light blue (hoist side), white, and light blue, with the coat of arms centered in the white band; the coat of arms includes a green and red quetzal (the national bird) representing liberty and a scroll bearing the inscription LIBERTAD 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1821 (the original date of independence from Spain) all superimposed on a pair of crossed rifles signifying Guatemala's willingness to defend itself and a pair of crossed swords representing honor and framed by a laurel wreath symbolizing victory; the blue bands represent the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea; the white band denotes peace and purity

Background:The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experienced a variety of military and civilian governments, as well as a 36-year guerrilla war. In 1996, the government signed a peace agreement formally ending the internal conflict, which had left more than 200,000 people dead and had created, by some estimates, about 1 million refugees.

Total Area: 108,889 sq km

Land Area:107,159 sq km

Water Area:1,730 sq km

Land Boundries Total:1,667 km

Border Countries:Belize 266 km, El Salvador 199 km, Honduras 244 km, Mexico 958 km

Coastline:400 km

Lowest Point:Pacific Ocean 0 m

Highest Point:Volcan Tajumulco 4,211 m

Population:14,647,083 (July 2014 est.)

Population Growth Rate:1.86% (2014 est.)

Religion:Roman Catholic, Protestant, indigenous Mayan beliefs

Literacy(%):0.759

Literacy(%) Male:0.812

Literacy(%) Female:71.1% (2011 est.)

Independence Day:15 September 1821 (from Spain)

National Holiday:Independence Day, 15 September (1821)

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