What is the currency of Guatemala, and what is it named after?

  • A.Peso – named after Spanish influence
  • B.Colón – named after Christopher Columbus
  • C.Quetzal – named after the national bird
  • D.Lempira – named after a Honduran leader

Detailed Solution:

Correct Answer: Quetzal – named after the national bird

The currency of Guatemala is the Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ). It is named after the Resplendent Quetzal, the country’s national bird, which symbolizes freedom and was sacred to the ancient Maya civilization.

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