Flag of Guatemala
The flag of Guatemala has three equal vertical stripes: sky blue, white and sky blue. In the center of the white stripe is the coat of arms, showing a resplendent quetzal perched on a scroll with the date of independence, September 15, 1821. Behind it are two crossed rifles and two crossed swords, all framed by a laurel wreath.
Colors
- Blue #4898D8 · 67%
- White #F8F8F8 · 30%
Proportions: 5:8
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Guatemala
The two blue stripes stand for the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea on either side of the country, and white for peace and integrity. The quetzal, the national bird, symbolizes liberty, and the rifles and swords show a readiness to defend the nation. The basic design dates from 1871, and the plain version without the coat of arms serves as the civil flag.
Map of Guatemala
Guatemala is a country in Central America, the southern part of North America. It borders Mexico to the north and west, Belize to the northeast and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast, with coasts on the Pacific Ocean and on the Caribbean Sea's Gulf of Honduras.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Guatemala?
The flag of Guatemala is blue and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Guatemala?
The flag of Guatemala has a ratio of 5:8 (height to width).
What does the flag of Guatemala mean?
The two blue stripes stand for the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea on either side of the country, and white for peace and integrity. The quetzal, the national bird, symbolizes liberty, and the rifles and swords show a readiness to defend the nation. The basic design dates from 1871, and the plain version without the coat of arms serves as the civil flag.
Can I download the flag of Guatemala?
Yes: this page has the flag of Guatemala as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (K21edgo).
