Guatemala
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
GEOGRAPHY
- Guatemala's major geographic features include:
- Mostly mountains with narrow coastal plains and rolling limestone plateau.
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MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
- El Mirador- Mayan ruins located deep on the jungle.
- Chichicastenango Market- the shopping destination of Guatemala, offering traditional textiles,
- food, and much more.
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FOOD AND CULTURE
- Almost all dishes include some form of black beans, white rice and corn tortillas.
- Their quisine has a mixture of Mayan and Spanish influence.
- Dining is an informal activity, as much as a time for socializing as for a time to eat.
FAMOUS PEOPLE
- President Otto Fernando Perez Molina.
- Vice President Ingrid Roxana BALDETTI Elias.
- Ricardo Arjona was a famous singer/song writer.
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SOURCES
- http://traveltips.usatoday.com/traditional-food-guatemala-12595.html
- https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gt.html
- http://www.famousbirthdays.com/birthplace/guatemala.html
- http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-guatemala/
- http://www.worldflags101.com/g/guatemala-flag.aspx
Photo by Mr.Tea
THE FLAG
- the crossed rifles indicate Guatemala's willingness to defend itself by war if needed.
- Olive branches symbolize preferred peace.
- Blue stripes represent Guatemala's location between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans,
