A lot of different factors affect a person's political socialization. Personal factors, such as your family, social and economic classes, education and peer groups, all influence your political values.
The two sky blue stripes represent the fact that Guatemala is a land located between two oceans, the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean (Caribbean sea); and the sky over the country (see Guatemala's National Anthem). The white color signifies peace and purity. In the center of the flag is the Guatemalan coat of arms.
Proportion: 5:8. Guatemalan Flag Description: The flag of Guatemala consists of three even sized vertical stripes - the left and right stripes are sky blue; and the middle stripe is white. In the middle of the white stripe and flag is Guatemala's coat of arms. The coat of arms consists of a shield with two rifles and two golden swords tied with laurel branches, on a light blue field. Above, there is a Quetzal bird which is the symbol of Independence and autonomy of the Nation.