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Guatemala for kids

Guatemala is a country where people speak Spanish. Its capital city is Guatemala City. To greet a friend, kids there say “Hola”.

🏳️ Flag: The flag of Guatemala
🏛️ Capital city: Guatemala City
🗣️ Language: Spanish
👋 How to say hello: Hola
🍽️ A favorite food: Pepián stew
🎉 A big celebration: Independence Day, September 15
🐾 An animal to spot: Resplendent quetzal
📍 A famous landmark: Tikal Maya ruins

Fun fact about Guatemala

Guatemala's money is called the quetzal, named after its beautiful national bird.

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Can you say Hola the way people in Guatemala do?
Would you like to try pepián stew? What food would you share from your home?
Find Guatemala on a map or a globe. Is it near the ocean?

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