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Guatemala is the most heavily populated country in Central America. Belize is the last Central American country to gain independence in 1981 from Britain. Spanish is the official language throughout the region, except in english-speaking Belize.
Guatemala is the most heavily populated country in Central America. Belize is the last Central American country to gain independence in 1981 from Britain. Spanish is the official language throughout the region, except in english-speaking Belize.
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Guatemala is the most heavily populated country in Central America. Belize is the last Central American country to gain independence in 1981 from Britain. Spanish is the official language throughout the region, except in english-speaking Belize.
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Then and Now • Native Americans settled Central America thousands of years ago. • Later, the Spanish established colonies, forcing Native Americans to work on plantations. Then and Now • Most Central American countries gained independence from Spain by 1821. • Panama gained independence from Colombia in 1903. • Belize was the last Central American country to gain independence in 1981 - from Britain. After Independence • Most countries had constant strife after independence. • Rebel movements arose as poor farmers fought for changes that would give them land and better lives. • Fighting in Guatemala caused 150,000 deaths, and tens of thousands left the country. After Independence • Each country has a democratic gov’t. • Belize is a parliamentary democracy – Prime Minister • The other 6 countries are republics with elected presidents as head of the gov’t. Daily Life • Nearly 40 million people live in Central America. • Guatemala is the most heavily populated country in Central America. • Belize is the most sparsely populated. Daily Life • Spanish is the official language throughout the region, except in English-speaking Belize. • Many Central Americans also speak in a Caribbean dialect or in Native American languages. Daily Life • About 50% of Central Americans live on farms or in small villages. • At least one densely populated area in each country - the capital. • Central Americans follow the Roman Catholic Faith. Daily Life • Most people celebrate Carnival. - Celebration before Lent • Baseball and Futbol are popular sports