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Guatemala, Central America

Published on Nov 22, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Guatemala, Central America

Brock Gracyalny
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ORIGINAL Civilization that lived there

  • The Mesoamerican civilization until the Spanish came and Guatemala 
  • got their independence from Spain in 1821.

Other Civilizations that came to settle there

  • Spain in around the mid 1520's
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Historical Events

  • From 1960-1996 they went in a civil war . 
  • Earthquake in 1976.
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Type of Governements

  • Unitary President and a Constituional Republic.

What the economy is like

  • (GDP) Of 50.81 billion USD.
  • Exports: $9.864 billion
  • Imports: $15.57 billion.
  • Unemployment Rate: 2.90
  • Considered below the poverty line.
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Major Geographic Features

  • Has the Sierra Madre
  • 3 active volcanos
  • Hot and humid in most areas.
  • dryer in the eastern part.
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CULTURAL Traditions

  • They have events such as: "All Saints Day" (November 1st)
  • Revolution Day (Oct. 20th)
  • Independence Day (Sept. 15th)
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Challenges&Positives The Country faces

  • Known for natural disasters. 
  • Has had a dictator overthrown with a huge civil war. 
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  • They have KFC and Mcdonals along with other 
  • fast food restaurants!

Important people of GUatemala

  • Ayala Acevedo (Track Athlete and holds a WR) 
  • Mateo Flares(Boston Marathon winner)

Similarities and Difference between the U.S. and GU.

  • Both have the same type of government being Democracy.
  • They both have the same 3 branches. 
  • They both celebrate Christmas and other religious events.
  • Differences: United States has a higher GDP (U.S.:15.68 TRILLION)
  • In Guatemala only the water bottles are the source of drinkable water.

Immigrate to the United states or from to guatemala??

  • I would rather immigrate TO the U.S. because the U.S. 
  • is more stabler and has a big workforce with lots of jobs
  • So I could easily get a job there then I could in 
  • Guatemala.
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