The Flag
This color on the flag represents ‘Purity’ and ‘Peace’
What is WHITE?
The three most common languages of Guatemala
What is Spanish, Q’equi’, K’iche’?
This is the currency used in Guatemala.
What is the Quetzal?
This is the most popular sport in Guatemala
What is fútbol or soccer?
The #1 tourist destination in Guatemala.
What is Antigua?
On the flag, these two objects, crossed, represent “honor.”
What are swords?
This is the national musical instrument of Guatemala and a very popular ringtone
What is The Marimba?
The capital of Guatemala.
What is Guatemala City, ‘La Ciudad,’ or ‘Guatemala’?
This is the capital of Guatemala.
What is La Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala, or just La Ciudad?
This is the number of departments (states) that make up Guatemala.
What is veintidos or twenty-two?
The date (month and day) on the scroll in the center of the flag.
What is September 15?
Guatemalans identify themselves with this nickname. Originally referred to what colonial high society members would wear these on their feet.
What is Chaplin?
This is how many Quetzales I can get per US dollar.
~siete (7)
This is the national dish made with seeds and sun-dried peppers. It can be prepared as a sauce in stews and many other dishes.
What is pepián?
Considered by most as the #2 Tourist destination in Guatemala, it was formed by volcanic action.
What is Lake Atitlán?
This color on the flag represents the bicoastal geography of Guatemala
What is blue?
The number of LDS missions in Guatemala.
What is seven?
Originating with native tribes a very long time ago, the word “Guatemala” means this.
What is the ‘Land of many trees’?
The founder of WhatsApp, Duolingo, or Zoom is a native of Guatemala.
What is Duolingo? (Luis von Ahn)
The motto or slogan of Guatemala.
What is the ‘País de la Eterna Primavera’ or ‘Land of the Eternal Spring’?
On the Guatemalan Flag these two objects, crossed, represent sovereignty and the willingness to defend themselves.
What are rifles?
The majority of Guatemaltecos are of this ethnicity/race.
What is ‘mestizo’?
This World famous ‘Food of the Gods’ was invented in Guatemala by the Mayan civilization.
What is chocolate?
Many Guatemalans do this early in the morning to celebrate the birthday of a loved one.
What is ‘light off firecrackers?’
Two of the top three exports of Guatemala.
What are coffee, bananas, and sugar?