Guatemala
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Flag Description
Three equal vertical bands of light blue (hoist side), white, and light blue with the coat of arms centered in the white band; the coat of arms includes a green and red quetzal (the national bird) and a scroll bearing the inscription libertad 15 de septiembre de 1821 (the original date of independence from spain) all superimposed on a pair of crossed rifles and a pair of crossed swords and framed by a wreath.

Currency
Quetzal., others allowed

Astronomy
Today's date is February 9, 2010. There is currently a Last Quarter Moon.

Location
Middle america, bordering the north pacific ocean, between el salvador and mexico, and bordering the gulf of honduras (caribbean sea) between honduras and belize.

Climate
Tropical; hot, humid in lowlands; cooler in highlands.

Terrain
Mostly mountains with narrow coastal plains and rolling limestone plateau (peten).

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Volcan Tajumulco 4,211 m.

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Guatemala

Currency

The Guatemalan unit of currency is the Quetzal (Q). The Quetzal is printed in paper form in denominations of Q5, QIO, Q20, Q50, and QIOO. Coins are made in denominations of Q1 and 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 centavos. In July 2003, the exchange rate was about 8 Quetzals to one U.S. Dollar.

Last updated: 06-2004

Guatemala News:
US bid to try Guatemala ex-leader
Guatemalan police hunt for former president Alfonso Portillo, sought by the US to face trial on money-laundering charges.
UN probe clears Guatemala leader
A UN investigation clears Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom of involvement in the murder of a prominent lawyer.

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