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Flag of Guatemala
CapitalCiudad de Guatemala
Pob. 202618,079,810
Área108,889 km²
Densidad166/km²
RegiónAmérica Central
MonedaGuatemalan Quetzal
Bandera1968
Jefe de Estado
Bernardo Arévalo de León (since 2024)

Significado de la Bandera

The flag of Guatemala, often referred to as the National Pavilion (Pabellón nacional) or the Blue-and-White (Azul y Blanco), features two colors: sky blue and white. According to decree, the two sky blue stripes represents strength, justice, truth and loyalty.

Historia de la Bandera

  1. 1851
    The Federal Republic of Central America flag was used in Guatemala until 1851, when a pro-Spanish faction took over and added the Spanish colors of red and yellow to the flag.
  2. 1871–1968
    Flag of Guatemala #2
    The original colors were restored on 17 August 1871, but as vertical (rather than horizontal) stripes in order to distinguish it from other flags and with a new coat of arms.
  3. 1968–presente
    Bandera actual de Guatemala
    Bandera actual, en uso desde 1968.

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