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Guatemala

Guatemala. By: Trent Clark. History. Some of the first civilizations formed in Guatemala were Mayan cities during the first millennium A.D. Guatemala was a Spanish colony for almost three years Won its independence in 1821

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Guatemala

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  1. Guatemala By: Trent Clark

  2. History • Some of the first civilizations formed in Guatemala were Mayan cities during the first millennium A.D. • Guatemala was a Spanish colony for almost three years • Won its independence in 1821 • In the 2nd half of the 20th century it experienced a 36-year guerrilla war • The government signed a peace agreement formally ending the conflict in 1996

  3. Physical Geography • Mostly mountainous • Narrow coastal plains • Scattered Mayan ruins • Natural resources include petroleum, nickel, rare woods, fish, chicle and hydropower • Numerous volcanoes • No natural harbors on west coast Environmental issues • Deforestation in the Petén rainforest • Soil erosion • Water pollution

  4. Tikal

  5. Santa Maria

  6. Government and Economy • Constitutional democratic republic • Gained independence from Spain September 15 1821 • GDP-$59.47 billion • Labor force-3.68 million • Unemployment rate-7.5% • Population below poverty line-75% • Agricultural products-sugarcane, corn, bananas, coffee, beans • Industries-sugar, textiles and clothing, furniture, chemicals, petroleum, metals, rubber, tourism • Currency-Quetzal, US Dollar, others allowed

  7. Culture • Spanish is the official language with 21 distinct Mayan languages that are still spoken as well • Major religions are Roman Catholic (50%), Protestant(40%),Others including various Mayan indigenous religion(10%) • Major Ethnic groups are Mestizos(60%), Amerindians(39%), other(1%) • Their diet consists of corn, beans, and rice. They also eat tamales, enchiladas, and tortillas. Fresh fruits from the rain forest are cheap and plentiful.

  8. Sources • http://traveltips.usatoday.com/traditional-food-guatemala-12595.html • http://www.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=87 • http://geography.about.com/library/cia/blcguatemala.htm • Geology.com/volcanoes/santa-maria/ • Blog.davidsbeenhere.com/2012/03/4-must-visit-ruins-in-guatemala/

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