Description flag of Guatemala
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) 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 and a pair of crossed swords and framed by a wreath
Local names
Republica de Guatemala (long)
Guatemala (short)
Nationality
Guatemalan(s) (noun) Guatemala (adjective)
Languages spoken
Spanish 60%, Amerindian languages 40% (23 officially recognized Amerindian languages, including Quiche, Cakchiquel, Kekchi, Mam, Garifuna, and Xinca)
Government type
constitutional democratic republic
Population
13,002,206 ranked 69, (data 2008)
Geography
no natural harbors on west coast. The lowest point is Pacific Ocean 0 m.
Land borders
1,687km, Belize 266 km, El Salvador 203 km, Honduras 256 km, Mexico 962 km.
Administrative divisions
22 departments (departamentos, singular - departamento); Alta Verapaz, Baja Verapaz, Chimaltenango, Chiquimula, El Progreso, Escuintla, Guatemala, Huehuetenango, Izabal, Jalapa, Jutiapa, Peten, Quetzaltenango, Quiche, Retalhuleu, Sacatepequez, San Marcos, Santa Rosa, Solola, Suchitepequez, Totonicapan, Zacapa
Independence
15 September 1821 (from Spain)
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