Can you name these Latin American countries by flag, clues?

By Russell Falcon

Can you name these Latin American countries by flag, clues?

(NEXSTAR) -- Though not every Latin American country is a Spanish-speaking country, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we've compiled a quiz to highlight the many flags of the countries of Latin America.

To help, we've included some hints. You'll also find answers to each question blacked out. To reveal, simply highlight over with your finger or mouse cursor.

Grab a note pad and keep your score! Pencils up!

1.

HINT: This Central American country is a huge vacation spot due to its long west coast lining the Caribbean Sea. It's also the only country in Central America where English is the official language. It's home to many ancient Mayan ruins, including Caracol, one of the most significant.

ANSWER: .

2.

HINT: We've removed part of this Central American country's flag, as it contains its name -- which is constructed by pairing the name of an indigenous people of the area and the Spanish word for "water." One of this country's biggest (and most famous) exports is coffee.

ANSWER: .

3.

HINT: This country's flag also featured its name, so we've blurred it. This country's name is said to have come from Christopher Columbus himself, and it reflects the "riches" the conquistador believed would be found on its coasts.

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4.

HINT: This is one of the most famous Latin country flags and most of you will likely get this one. Just in case, here's a clue: It shares a border with the U.S.

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5.

HINT: This country is the second-largest in South America and (probably) the only one to have its name in the title of one of Broadway's most-famous ballads (in a musical about one of this country's former First Ladies).

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6.

HINT: This north Central American country endured a civil war that lasted from 1979 to 1992. Spanish conquistadors gave this country its name in reference to "the savior" Jesus Christ.

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7.

HINT: This is the smallest country in South America, both by population and territory. The country, which is also considered part of the Caribbean and the West Indies, added an "e" to the end of its name in 1978, to honor its indigenous spelling.

ANSWER: .

8.

HINT: This country is the most populated in Central America and its capital, which shares the same name + "City" is the largest and most populous, too. The country's western coast touches the Pacific Ocean, while its eastern coast is Caribbean.

ANSWER: .

9.

HINT: This small island Caribbean country is located just south of Florida, and the country's culture -- brought over by immigrants escaping dictatorship -- can be found in cities like Miami and Key West.

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10.

HINT: The name for this country means "depths" in Spanish, and despite the formation of the stars on its flag, this is not believed to specifically outline the first letter of this country's name.

ANSWER: .

11.

HINT: This South American country is one of two-similarly named countries in this region. It's largest city and capital, Montevideo, is widely considered a global destination and financial hub. It was also the home of the very first FIFA World Cup. This country's also one of the most progressive in South America, being the first country in the world to fully legalize cannabis, in addition to having protections for same-sex marriage and abortion rights.

ANSWER: .

12.

HINT: Though La Paz is this landlocked country's third-most populous city, it's the country's seat of government. Its largest city and capital, meanwhile translates in English to "Holy Cross of the Mountain Range."

ANSWER: .

13.

HINT: This northern South American country, which was once part of the British West Indies, is the only country in South America where English is the official language. Its largest city is Georgetown, nicknamed the "Garden City of the Caribbean."

ANSWER: .

14.

HINT: Known as "the gateway to South America," this biodiverse country gets the nickname due to its placement, which connects South America to Central America. This country is known for many things, including its rainforests and mountain ranges -- it's also the home country of international superstar Shakira.

ANSWER: .

15.

HINT: This landlocked South American country's known for its many rivers, which feed and are fed by the Atlantic Ocean. Its name, which is the other similar-sounding country name on this list, is said to mean "river that gives birth to the sea." Its capital and largest city is Asunción.

ANSWER: .

16.

HINT: This South American country was so named because European explorers noticed the indigenous people had built houses on stilts, reminding them of one famous Italian city that was built atop the water, according to Britannica. Its name means "little [city name]."

ANSWER: .

17.

HINT: This country, which sits in the western corner of South America, faces the Pacific Ocean. Though the Galápagos Islands are about 600 miles west from this country, they are considered part of this country. The country is named after the imaginary line that divides Earth into two hemispheres.

ANSWER: .

18.

HINT: The official languages of this Caribbean country are French and Haitian Creole and its capital is Port-au-Prince. Nearly the entire population of this country are descendants from enslaved African people, according to Britannica, but the country won independence from France in 1804.

ANSWER: .

19.

HINT: This Central American country is an isthmus, or a narrow land bridge, and looks like a wavy line uniting Costa Rica and Colombia. It's also known for its famous canal, which was built by the U.S.

ANSWER: .

20.

HINT: This Caribbean country, whose capital is Santo Domingo, is known as the birthplace of merengue music and dancing. Its people are typically mixed race, with African and European roots, and Spanish is the main spoken language.

ANSWER: .

21.

HINT: Despite its visual similarities, this is not the Texas flag. The country that flies it is known for its long and narrow shape, which runs down the continent's west coast. Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, is considered a territory to this country, though there's a roughly 2,000 mile distance between them.

ANSWER: .

22.

HINT: This third-largest South American country is known for several things, including the Amazon rainforest, the Andes mountain range, and the ancient city of Machu Picchu, which was built by the indigenous Inca people. Additionally, as you'll note in its flag, llamas and alpacas are important to the country's heritage and travel.

ANSWER: .

23.

HINT: This country is the largest in South America and the fifth-largest in the world. Two of its cities, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, are huge travel destinations. Soccer is also huge here.

ANSWER: .

Well, how many did you get?

Hispanic Heritage Month officially comes to a close Oct. 15 but it's always a great time to visit these beautiful countries filled with beautiful culture.

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