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Republic of Guatemala Flags

Flag Colors and Description

The Guatemalan flag consists of three equal vertical bands of light blue, white (center), and light blue with the coat of arms centered in the white band. The coat of arms depicts the national bird, a green and red quetzal, and a scroll bearing the inscription LIBERTAD 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1821 superimposed on a pair of crossed rifles and a pair of crossed swords framed by a wreath.

People

Population: 12,293,545 (July 2006 estimate)

Population Growth Rate: 2.27% (2006 estimate)

Spoken Languages: Spanish 60%, Amerindian languages 40% (23 officially recognized Amerindian languages, including Quiche, Cakchiquel, Kekchi, Mam, Garifuna, and Xinca)

Government

Government Type: constitutional democratic republic

Capital: Guatemala

Economics

GDP (Gross Domestic Product): $60.57 billion (2006 estimate)

GDP per capita: $4,900 (2006 estimate)