Paises de Centro AmericaPaises de Centro America(Mesoamerica).(Mesoamerica).

Por : Mayelin Martinez CobasPor : Mayelin Martinez Cobas

Mexico Mexico

Mexican independent day against Spain is Mexican independent day against Spain is September, 16 of 1810.September, 16 of 1810.

5 de mayo they celebrate the Mexican victory 5 de mayo they celebrate the Mexican victory against the French army in the battle of Puebla against the French army in the battle of Puebla in 1862.in 1862.

In this country was originated hot chocolate (el In this country was originated hot chocolate (el chocolate caliente).chocolate caliente).

Mexico Mexico

Estados Unidos MexicanosEstados Unidos Mexicanos Population: 101 000 000Population: 101 000 000 Capital: Mexico City Capital: Mexico City Government: Federal RepublicGovernment: Federal Republic Official Language: SpanishOfficial Language: Spanish Agriculture: Corn, beans, oilseeds, fruits…. Agriculture: Corn, beans, oilseeds, fruits…. Industry: Food and beverages, petroleum, tourism Industry: Food and beverages, petroleum, tourism Currency: Peso MexicanoCurrency: Peso Mexicano

La bandera de Mexico.La bandera de Mexico.

El mapa de MexicoEl mapa de Mexico

GuatemalaGuatemala

The highest “ hot spot” in Central America is The highest “ hot spot” in Central America is the Volcan Tajumulco!the Volcan Tajumulco!

Mayan traditions and culture are still Mayan traditions and culture are still maintained in Guatemala today.maintained in Guatemala today.

Here, people grow coffee beans.Here, people grow coffee beans.

GuatemalaGuatemala

Republic of GuatemalaRepublic of Guatemala Population: 12000000Population: 12000000 Capital: Guatemala CityCapital: Guatemala City Gov’t RepublicGov’t Republic Official Language: SpanishOfficial Language: Spanish Agriculture: coffee, sugarcane, bananasAgriculture: coffee, sugarcane, bananas Industry: Indian crafts, tourismIndustry: Indian crafts, tourism Currency: QuetzalCurrency: Quetzal

La bandera de GuatemalaLa bandera de Guatemala

El mapa de GuatemalaEl mapa de Guatemala

HondurasHonduras

Honduras: Bang! Boom! Score! During the Honduras: Bang! Boom! Score! During the World Cup of Soccer, a political war was World Cup of Soccer, a political war was fought . Thus, it was named the “ Honduras fought . Thus, it was named the “ Honduras Soccer War”Soccer War”

For many young people, hanging around the For many young people, hanging around the unpaved dusty streets of the city suburbs is unpaved dusty streets of the city suburbs is often the only escape from poverty and often the only escape from poverty and overcrowding at homeovercrowding at home

Here, people grow bananas.Here, people grow bananas.

HondurasHonduras

Republic of HondurasRepublic of Honduras Population: 5,860,000Population: 5,860,000 Capital: TegucigalpaCapital: Tegucigalpa Gov’t RepublicGov’t Republic Official Language: SpanishOfficial Language: Spanish Agriculture: Bananas, coffeeAgriculture: Bananas, coffee Industry: Food processing, lumberIndustry: Food processing, lumber Currency: LempiraCurrency: Lempira

La bandera de HondurasLa bandera de Honduras

El mapa de HondurasEl mapa de Honduras

El SalvadorEl Salvador

El salvador: Traditionally, adult children El salvador: Traditionally, adult children remain at home until marriage. Thus, a bride remain at home until marriage. Thus, a bride looking at her watch.looking at her watch.

El Salvador has the highest population density El Salvador has the highest population density in Central America with 693 people packed in Central America with 693 people packed into a square mile.into a square mile.

Here, people eat cornmeal cakes called Here, people eat cornmeal cakes called pupusas.pupusas.

El SalvadorEl Salvador

Republic of El SalvadorRepublic of El Salvador Population: 5,750,000Population: 5,750,000 Capital: El SalvadorCapital: El Salvador Gov’t: RepublicGov’t: Republic Official Language: SpanishOfficial Language: Spanish Agriculture: coffee, sugarcaneAgriculture: coffee, sugarcane Industry: Food processingIndustry: Food processing Currency: ColonCurrency: Colon

La bandera del SalvadorLa bandera del Salvador

El mapa del SalvadorEl mapa del Salvador

NicaraguaNicaragua

Nicaragua: Legend has it panama Canal was to be the Nicaragua: Legend has it panama Canal was to be the Nicaragua Canal! Nicaragua Canal!

Caution! Drivers don’t use turn signals. The most Caution! Drivers don’t use turn signals. The most common signal in Nicaragua is hand waving from common signal in Nicaragua is hand waving from driver’s which has no specific meaning!driver’s which has no specific meaning!

Chaciutique is history! Young women used to be Chaciutique is history! Young women used to be trown into lava to appease this goddess of fire.trown into lava to appease this goddess of fire.

Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America.Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America.

NicaraguaNicaragua

Republic of NicaraguaRepublic of Nicaragua Population: 4,580,000Population: 4,580,000 Capital: ManaguaCapital: Managua Gov’t: RepublicGov’t: Republic Official Language: SpanishOfficial Language: Spanish Agriculture: coffee, cotton, sugarAgriculture: coffee, cotton, sugar Industry: Food processing, lumberIndustry: Food processing, lumber Currency: CordobaCurrency: Cordoba

La bandera de NicaraguaLa bandera de Nicaragua

El mapa de NicaraguaEl mapa de Nicaragua

Costa RicaCosta Rica

* Costa Rica: Why is this toad wearing a * Costa Rica: Why is this toad wearing a helmet? Costa Rica has no army, but it does helmet? Costa Rica has no army, but it does have the rarest amphibian!have the rarest amphibian!

* Costa Ricans are the richest people in Central * Costa Ricans are the richest people in Central America with a yearly income of $ 2800 a America with a yearly income of $ 2800 a year!year!

* Capuchin monkeys live here.* Capuchin monkeys live here.

Costa RicaCosta Rica

Republic of Costa RicaRepublic of Costa Rica Population : 3600,000Population : 3600,000 Capital San JoseCapital San Jose Gov’t: RepublicGov’t: Republic Official Language: SpanishOfficial Language: Spanish Agriculture: coffee, bananaAgriculture: coffee, banana Industry: Food processing, tourismIndustry: Food processing, tourism Currency: ColonCurrency: Colon

La bandera de Costa RicaLa bandera de Costa Rica

El mapa de Costa RicaEl mapa de Costa Rica

PanamaPanama

Only in Panama can you see the sun rise on Only in Panama can you see the sun rise on the Pacific Ocean and set on the Atlantic the Pacific Ocean and set on the Atlantic Ocean.Ocean.

Waterpark? No, it’s Panama ! Panama has Waterpark? No, it’s Panama ! Panama has more than 1800 miles of coast, and 1600 more than 1800 miles of coast, and 1600 islands. islands.

Birds called toucans live in Panama.Birds called toucans live in Panama.

PanamaPanama

Republic of PanamaRepublic of Panama Population: 2740000Population: 2740000 Capital: Panama CityCapital: Panama City Gov’t: RepublicGov’t: Republic Official Language: SpanishOfficial Language: Spanish Agriculture: Bananas, shrimpAgriculture: Bananas, shrimp Industry: Canal operationsIndustry: Canal operations Currency: BalboaCurrency: Balboa

La bandera de panamaLa bandera de panama

El mapa de Panama. El mapa de Panama.