GUATEMALA!

FLAG

• White symbolizes peace and purity
• The quetzal symbolizes liberty
• The wreath symbolizes victory
• Crossed swords symbolizes honor
• The scroll represents Central America's independence

CAPITAL

• The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala city
• It became the capital in the late 1700's
• It has a lot of colonial heritage
• Large airport and cheap tickets
• Many foreign explorers love visiting

CURRENCY

• The currency of Guatemala is called quetzal
• Symbol: Q
• Its made out of a cotton blend and polyester material
• Every quetzal bill has different important individuals on them

LOCATION OF GUATEMALA

• It is in central america
• Its near Honduras & el Salvador
• Between caibbean sea & pacific ocean
• Total area of 42,000 square miles

TOURIST PLACES

TIKAL

• It was featured in star wars
• Largest city of the mayan classical period
• Temple of the two headed snake
• Its in center of America's largest rainforest

PACAYA

• Its a volcano
• has the most frequent eruptions
• Out of 33 its the most popular
• Anyone is allowed to hike up there

MUSEO POPOL VUH

• Has major collections of mayan art
• Its near Universidad Francisco Marroquin
• Known for pre-columbian & mayan culture

MAYA BIOSPHERE JUNGLE

• It extends through Belize and Mexico
• Jaguars, howler monkeys, scarlet macaws
• Most biological diverse ecosystem
• Harvesting of any kind is prohibited

TYPICAL FOODS

• Chuchitos (small dogs)
• ^dont worry we dont eat dog its just a name
• Atol de elote
• Yuca con chicharrón

FAMOUS TRADITIONS

• July 25 - town fair
• September 15 - independence day
• June 30 - army day
• February 2 - coffee harvest celebration
• December 7 - burning of the devil