Flag of Guatemala
The flag of Guatemala has three vertical stripes. Its colors are light blue and white. On it: a coat of arms or emblem, an animal, a weapon and writing. The current design dates from 1871. Guatemala is in North America, and its capital is Guatemala City. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Guatemala City |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 18.4 million |
| Area | 108,889 km² |
| Currency | Guatemalan quetzal |
| Colors | light blue and white |
| Proportions | 5:8 |
| In use since | 1871 |
Which one is the flag of Guatemala?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Argentina
El Salvador
HondurasFlags of the neighbors
Belize
MexicoWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Guatemala?
Light blue and white. The flag of Guatemala has three vertical stripes.
What is the capital of Guatemala?
Guatemala City.
Which flags look like the flag of Guatemala?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Argentina, El Salvador, Honduras.
When was the flag of Guatemala adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1871.
What is the population of Guatemala?
About 18.4 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 108,889 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.