Guatemala Fun Facts
What is the main language spoken in Guatemala?
Spanish
What is the largest continent in the world?
Asia
What ancient civilization lived in Guatemala before Spanish colonization?
The Maya Civilization
What animal is associated with witches and considered a symbol of bad luck?
Black cat
What celebrity launched a skincare brand called “Rhode”?
Hailey Bieber
What is the capital city of Guatemala?
Guatemala City
What country has the largest population?
India (recently surpassed China)
What European country colonized Guatemala?
Spain
What monster is said to be created from dead body parts?
Frankenstein’s Monster
What movie won Best Picture at the 2024 Oscars?
Oppenheimer
What is the currency of Guatemala?
The Quetzal (GTQ)
What river runs through the Grand Canyon?
The Colorado River
In what year did Guatemala gain independence?
1821
What do people in Mexico celebrate on November 1st and 2nd that’s often mistaken for Halloween?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
What is the national animal of Scotland?
The Unicorn
Which two bodies of water border Guatemala?
The Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea
What is the highest mountain in Africa?
Kilimanjaro
What major Mayan city is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Tikal
What fruit was traditionally given on Halloween before candy became popular?
Apples
What does NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
What is a popular Guatemalan breakfast drink made of corn and chocolate?
Atol (Atol de Elote)
What line of longitude passes through both the UK and Africa?
The Prime Meridian
What year did Guatemala’s 36-year civil war end?
1996
What company makes M&M’s and Snickers?
Mars, Inc.
What is the world’s most expensive spice by weight?
Saffron