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1.
Guatemala
Land of the Eternal Spring By Solomon
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brongaeh
2.
Capital
Guatemala City
Largest city in the country by population and geographical area
Became capital in 1776 the previous capital (Antigua) was destroyed by an earthquake
All highways begin from the Palacio Nacional de la Cultura building found in the heart of the city
Photo by
Ben Beiske
3.
BORDERING Countries
Guatemala is bordered by Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and el salvador
4.
Major land forms
Guatemala is home to dozens of active volcanoes
Volcano Pacaya has had some of the most devastating irruptions
Volcano Santa Marina is the largest active volcano
Volcano Fuego is famous for the large amounts of lava it spews
Photo by
Karlbert
5.
Natural Resources
Petroleum
Nickel
Rare Woods
Fish
Chicle
Hydro Electric Power
Photo by
skoeber
6.
Issues faced Today
Poverty
Limited education of the population
Most of the population live on farms and subsistence living
Corruption of Government
Limited powers of police and authority
Photo by
Melissa Maples
7.
Food
rice, beans, eggs, tortillas, cheese, vegetables, pork, poultry
Photo by
Tim Patterson
8.
Crafts
Guatemalans, especially woman are known for their intricate craft making of weaving, dolls, textiles and jewelry. These skills are passed down from generation to generation and a way to generate more income for the family.
Photo by
(sean)
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Climate
Tropical with 2 main seasons- rain and dry.
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zbigphotography (1M+ views)
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Oceans
Surrounded by the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Brings tourists to enjoy beaches
Provides opportunities to export limited goods via ocean
Photo by
Avery Studio
11.
Occupations
Majority of population work in agriculture but the minority with white collar jobs work in Guatemala City
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Stuck in Customs
12.
Ancient Cultures
Largest ruins uncovered in America
Has the only Mayan civilization that survived in the tropics
Mayans built Tikal which is largest ruins ever found and survived in the rainforest
Many national holidays and way of life date back to the ancient culture
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over_kind_man
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The End
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ali eminov
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