Flag of Guatemala
Flag NameFlag of Guatemala
Country NameGuatemala
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2GT
Date Adopted1871-08-17
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio5:8
Primary ColorsSky blue, White, Gold, Green, Red, Brown
Symbolism DescriptionThe two sky blue stripes represent the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea that border Guatemala, as well as the sky over the nation. The white stripe symbolizes peace, purity, and the nation's integrity. The national coat of arms, centered on the white stripe, features the resplendent quetzal (the national bird, symbolizing liberty and independence), a scroll bearing the date of Central America's independence from Spain (September 15, 1821), two crossed Remington rifles with bayonets (representing the willingness to defend Guatemala's integrity), two crossed swords (symbolizing honor), and a laurel wreath (symbolizing victory and glory).
Symbolism Categorieshistory
Has Coat of Armstrue
Related FlagsFlag of the United Provinces of Central America, Flag of El Salvador, Flag of Honduras, Flag of Nicaragua, Flag of Costa Rica
Legal DescriptionDefined by the Law of the National Flag and Coat of Arms, Decree No. 12-2006.
Description
The national flag of Guatemala features three vertical stripes of equal width. The outer two stripes are sky blue, and the inner one is white. Centered on the white stripe is the national coat of arms.
