Guatemala is a country located in Central America and has a rich cultural heritage, with Mayan ruins and traditions. The flag of Guatemala consists of three vertical stripes of equal width, a quetzal bird and two rifles, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves and a scroll with the national motto "Libertad 15 de Septiembre de 1821" (Freedom September 15, 1821). The blue stripes represent peace and purity by mentioning the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Visit our country flags category to find more slides from various countries.