Guatemala
project by: T.K. Caskey and Sean Rogers
General Info
Capital City: Guatemala City
Population: 15,806,675 (2011 Census)
The Flag of Guatemala
It represents what they call the "coat of arms."
It says, "Libertad 15 de Septiembre de 1821"
A Map of Guatemala
Government
The head of state is Otto Perez Molina. He runs the Republic of Guatemala.
Guatemalan Currency
People in Guatemala use Guatemalan quetzal. The currency in Guatemala is worth approximately .13 of one US dollar.
Christmas
Even Guatemalans celebrate Christmas. This traditional Holiday decorations.
New Years!
They even celebrate New Years Eve in Guatemala. This picture shows a firework display in Guatemala.
Army Day
In Guatemala, they honor their military much like we do in the US. It's a lot like Veterans or Armistice Day.
El Mirador
This is a very interesting place for tourists to visit. It has ruins from the Mayans who once lived there a long time ago.
Volcan Pacaya
This is a tourist attraction. An active volcano. Most Americans don't get to see that every day.
Lake Atitlan
This could a fun excursion for a day out on the lake.
Fiambre
This is a chilled salad, yum. This is a very cultural cuisine.
Mayan Cuisine
Mayan Cuisine consists of a lot of corn and chili.