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Guatemala Country Fact Sheet
Basic information on Guatemala, including population, travel requirements and economy.
guatemala country fact sheet • get to know guatemala • guatemala facts • guatemala information • guatemala travel information
Basic information on Guatemala, including population, travel requirements and economy.
guatemala country fact sheet • get to know guatemala • guatemala facts • guatemala information • guatemala travel information
Rafael Carrera and the Independence of Guatemala
The life of Rafael Carrera contains enough drama to fuel a gripping novel or epic movie. In a few years, this unlikely leader went from pig-keeper to President.
guatemala history • central american history • central america independence • guatemala independence • francisco morazan
The life of Rafael Carrera contains enough drama to fuel a gripping novel or epic movie. In a few years, this unlikely leader went from pig-keeper to President.
guatemala history • central american history • central america independence • guatemala independence • francisco morazan
Highlights of Guatemala
What is there to do in Guatemala? Lots! Here is a brief list of some of the best and most popular destinations Guatemala travel has to offer.
guatemala travel • highlights of guatemala • what to see in guatemala • where to go in guatemala • popular attractions guatemala
What is there to do in Guatemala? Lots! Here is a brief list of some of the best and most popular destinations Guatemala travel has to offer.
guatemala travel • highlights of guatemala • what to see in guatemala • where to go in guatemala • popular attractions guatemala
Chichicastenango Market, Guatemala
Shopping, sightseeing, and cultural experience are rolled into one when you visit the Guatemalan highland town of Chichicastenango on Sunday and Thursday market days.
chichicastenango market • shopping guatemala • authentic market town • guatemala souvenirs • mayan textiles
Shopping, sightseeing, and cultural experience are rolled into one when you visit the Guatemalan highland town of Chichicastenango on Sunday and Thursday market days.
chichicastenango market • shopping guatemala • authentic market town • guatemala souvenirs • mayan textiles
Shopping in Guatemala's Markets
Whether you're looking for souvenirs, mementos, handicrafts, textiles, or artesanías, the markets of Guatemala are a great place to shop for them.
guatemala market days • where to shop in guatemala • traveling to guatemala • central america souvenirs • latin america handicrafts
Whether you're looking for souvenirs, mementos, handicrafts, textiles, or artesanías, the markets of Guatemala are a great place to shop for them.
guatemala market days • where to shop in guatemala • traveling to guatemala • central america souvenirs • latin america handicrafts
The Nottebohm Incident Part 2
Small countries like the Principality of Small countries like the Principality of Liechtenstein have enough trouble gaining international recognition from major countries in the world but it can even be harder getting it from smaller ones. The Nottebohm Incident pointed out the fragility of a small country’s sovereignty in the international arena.
principality of liechtenstein • international recognition • liechtenstein • international court of justice • republic of guatemala
Small countries like the Principality of Small countries like the Principality of Liechtenstein have enough trouble gaining international recognition from major countries in the world but it can even be harder getting it from smaller ones. The Nottebohm Incident pointed out the fragility of a small country’s sovereignty in the international arena.
principality of liechtenstein • international recognition • liechtenstein • international court of justice • republic of guatemala
Otto Pérez Molina's Campaign
A general involved in human rights abuses during Guatemala's civil war ran for president.
guatemala human rights • guatemala civil war • guatemala presidential election • otto perez molina • emp human rights violations
A general involved in human rights abuses during Guatemala's civil war ran for president.
guatemala human rights • guatemala civil war • guatemala presidential election • otto perez molina • emp human rights violations
San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala - INSPIRED COFFEE GROWERS!
I had a <i>wonderful</i> cup of Guatemalan coffee last Sunday. And best of all, it came with a story, a story that gives all of us an opportunity to help with the happy ending!
guatemala • guatemalan • coffee • beans • san lucas toliman
I had a <i>wonderful</i> cup of Guatemalan coffee last Sunday. And best of all, it came with a story, a story that gives all of us an opportunity to help with the happy ending!
guatemala • guatemalan • coffee • beans • san lucas toliman
The God's Child Project's Growth
"The God's Child Project" has seen itself grow from a one room office to Central America's epicenter in the goal to end world poverty.
guatemalan ngo • ending world poverty • the god's child project • the dreamer center • nuestros ahijados
"The God's Child Project" has seen itself grow from a one room office to Central America's epicenter in the goal to end world poverty.
guatemalan ngo • ending world poverty • the god's child project • the dreamer center • nuestros ahijados
Cold War Colonialism: A Case Study
The sometimes sordid story of American intervention in Guatemala.
guatemala • cia • arbenz • neo-colonialism • united fruit
The sometimes sordid story of American intervention in Guatemala.
guatemala • cia • arbenz • neo-colonialism • united fruit
Ghost Stories with a Latin Flavor
Links to legends and ghost stories from latin american countries.
ghost stories • legends • unsolved mysteries • mexico • llorona
Links to legends and ghost stories from latin american countries.
ghost stories • legends • unsolved mysteries • mexico • llorona
Learn Spanish in Guatemala
Clear Spanish, low costs, and dozens of schools to choose from make Antigua, Guatemala one of the best places in Central America for learning to speak Spanish.
spanish schools in antigua guatemala • things to do in guatemala • study spanish in antigua • learn a second language • learn spanish in central america
Clear Spanish, low costs, and dozens of schools to choose from make Antigua, Guatemala one of the best places in Central America for learning to speak Spanish.
spanish schools in antigua guatemala • things to do in guatemala • study spanish in antigua • learn a second language • learn spanish in central america
Semana Santa in Guatemala
A week long hybrid festival of the rebirth of Christ combining Catholic and Maya traditions with a climax of a sleepless three-day march of holy statues.
semana santa • traditional festivals • maya festivals • maya religion • religious festivals
A week long hybrid festival of the rebirth of Christ combining Catholic and Maya traditions with a climax of a sleepless three-day march of holy statues.
semana santa • traditional festivals • maya festivals • maya religion • religious festivals
Sweatshops
Sweatshops in Southeast Asia are a serious problem of human rights. What can be done?
sweatshop • southeast asia • china • vietnam • malaysia
Sweatshops in Southeast Asia are a serious problem of human rights. What can be done?
sweatshop • southeast asia • china • vietnam • malaysia
The Nottebohm Incident Part 1
Small countries like the Principality of Small countries like the Principality of Liechtenstein have enough trouble gaining international recognition from major countries in the world but it can even be harder getting it from smaller ones. The Nottebohm Incident pointed out the fragility of a small country’s sovereignty in the international arena.
principality of liechtenstein • international recognition • liechtenstein • international court of justice • republic of guatemala
Small countries like the Principality of Small countries like the Principality of Liechtenstein have enough trouble gaining international recognition from major countries in the world but it can even be harder getting it from smaller ones. The Nottebohm Incident pointed out the fragility of a small country’s sovereignty in the international arena.
principality of liechtenstein • international recognition • liechtenstein • international court of justice • republic of guatemala
Palenque: Jungle, Ruins and More
Discover Mayan ruins tucked away in the exquisite Mexican jungle, and take a refreshing dip in the clear blue waters of Agua Azul.
palenque jungle • palenque ruins • palenque jungle ruins • palenque chiapas • palenque mexico
Discover Mayan ruins tucked away in the exquisite Mexican jungle, and take a refreshing dip in the clear blue waters of Agua Azul.
palenque jungle • palenque ruins • palenque jungle ruins • palenque chiapas • palenque mexico
Traveling to Central America
Before you plan your next trip to Central America, you'll need information on travel requirements and important contact information.
traveling to central america • central america travel • central america travel requirement • central america contact information • visa for central american travel
Before you plan your next trip to Central America, you'll need information on travel requirements and important contact information.
traveling to central america • central america travel • central america travel requirement • central america contact information • visa for central american travel
Vaccinations for Central America
Find out what vaccinations you and your family need before heading off to Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua or Panama.
vaccinations for central america • hepititis a vaccine • hepititis b vaccine • malaria vaccine • what vaccinations do i need
Find out what vaccinations you and your family need before heading off to Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua or Panama.
vaccinations for central america • hepititis a vaccine • hepititis b vaccine • malaria vaccine • what vaccinations do i need
Cuba and the Bay of Pigs
The United States plans an invasion of Cuba and gives military training to numerous anti-Castro Cubans living in exile in the United States.
the bay of pigs • cuba • fidel castro • united states • ussr
The United States plans an invasion of Cuba and gives military training to numerous anti-Castro Cubans living in exile in the United States.
the bay of pigs • cuba • fidel castro • united states • ussr
The CIA and Latin America
In 1954 the CIA overthrew the democratically elected president of Guatemala, Jacobo Arbenz Guzman. In doing so, they paved the way for decades of unchecked violence.
cia and guatemala • operation pbsuccess • us intervention • us - latin american foreign relations • covert operations
In 1954 the CIA overthrew the democratically elected president of Guatemala, Jacobo Arbenz Guzman. In doing so, they paved the way for decades of unchecked violence.
cia and guatemala • operation pbsuccess • us intervention • us - latin american foreign relations • covert operations
Sapodilla/"Chico" (Manilkara zapota van Royen)
Tender fleshed, eugenol-scented, and a flavor reminiscent of pears and brown sugar, this "ancient" fruit is a welcome addition to any healthy diet.
chico • naseberry • antioxidants (free-radical scavengers) • singlet oxygen(reactive oxygen species) • superoxide dismutase
Tender fleshed, eugenol-scented, and a flavor reminiscent of pears and brown sugar, this "ancient" fruit is a welcome addition to any healthy diet.
chico • naseberry • antioxidants (free-radical scavengers) • singlet oxygen(reactive oxygen species) • superoxide dismutase
John F. Kennedy - The Bay of Pigs
Dwight Eisenhower and the CIA planned a Cuban invasion by exiles in 1960. President John Kennedy set Brigade 2506 with air support on the path to the Bahía de Cochinos!
john f. kennedy • bay of pigs • brigade 2506 • cia cuban invasion • cuban exiles
Dwight Eisenhower and the CIA planned a Cuban invasion by exiles in 1960. President John Kennedy set Brigade 2506 with air support on the path to the Bahía de Cochinos!
john f. kennedy • bay of pigs • brigade 2506 • cia cuban invasion • cuban exiles
Mel Gibson and the Maya
Mel Gibson takes us into the world of the ancient Maya civilization. Their beautiful but sometimes bizzare culture is one of histories greatest mysteries.
maya • mel gibson • apocalypto • mystery • mexico
Mel Gibson takes us into the world of the ancient Maya civilization. Their beautiful but sometimes bizzare culture is one of histories greatest mysteries.
maya • mel gibson • apocalypto • mystery • mexico
Top Ten Sugar Exporters
Brazil and Thailand ship more white sugar onto world trade markets while the WTO forces the European Union to cut its sugar exports by over 80%.
top ten sugar exporters • global sugar consumption • top ten sugar producers • best countries for sugar importers • leading sugar producers
Brazil and Thailand ship more white sugar onto world trade markets while the WTO forces the European Union to cut its sugar exports by over 80%.
top ten sugar exporters • global sugar consumption • top ten sugar producers • best countries for sugar importers • leading sugar producers
In Giving, We Receive
A true story of how to teach children to realize their own gifts and search for ways of sharing them with others.
volunteers • children • peacecorp • projects • schools
A true story of how to teach children to realize their own gifts and search for ways of sharing them with others.
volunteers • children • peacecorp • projects • schools
Western Tanager
The Western Tanager belongs to the family of world warblers called, Emberizidae. This bird family includes sparrows, cardinals and tanagers. There are numerous species of tanagers. The tanagers doubtless originated in both North and South America. The tanager has penetrated into the Arctic region like, Alaska.
red head • black backcardinals • robins • alaska • guatamala
The Western Tanager belongs to the family of world warblers called, Emberizidae. This bird family includes sparrows, cardinals and tanagers. There are numerous species of tanagers. The tanagers doubtless originated in both North and South America. The tanager has penetrated into the Arctic region like, Alaska.
red head • black backcardinals • robins • alaska • guatamala
Indiana Jones in Peru
The new Indiana Jones movie the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull takes us where archeologist/adventurer Indy has rarely went in movies past: Latin America.
crystal skull • indiana jones film • south america scenes • jungles of peru • amazon rainforest
The new Indiana Jones movie the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull takes us where archeologist/adventurer Indy has rarely went in movies past: Latin America.
crystal skull • indiana jones film • south america scenes • jungles of peru • amazon rainforest
The Magnificent Maya
Hidden deep beneath centuries of jungle overgrowth until the mid 1800s, the secret splendor of the magnificent Maya remains an enigma to researchers and scholars. Capable of complex civilization, art, astronomy, math and science dating back to 300 BC, the reasons for their rise and demise are still unclear, despite the fact that there are more than 4 million Maya alive today. What do we really know--and why don't we know more?
maya • ancient • mesoamerica • stelae • hieroglyphics
Hidden deep beneath centuries of jungle overgrowth until the mid 1800s, the secret splendor of the magnificent Maya remains an enigma to researchers and scholars. Capable of complex civilization, art, astronomy, math and science dating back to 300 BC, the reasons for their rise and demise are still unclear, despite the fact that there are more than 4 million Maya alive today. What do we really know--and why don't we know more?
maya • ancient • mesoamerica • stelae • hieroglyphics
Latin America Faces Y2K Difficulties
Y2K difficulties in Latin America
y2k problem • year 2000 • millennium bug • latin america
Y2K difficulties in Latin America
y2k problem • year 2000 • millennium bug • latin america
Belize Country Fact Sheet
Basic information on Belize, including language, travel requirements and travel tips.
belize facts • getting to know belize • get to know belize • belize information • information on belize
Basic information on Belize, including language, travel requirements and travel tips.
belize facts • getting to know belize • get to know belize • belize information • information on belize
El Salvador Country Fact Sheet
El Salvador, the smallest Central American country, has 25 volcanoes, one of which is still smoking. Visitors can check out the Izalco volcano at the Cerro Verde Park.
el salvador • information on el salvador • el salvador information • el salvador climate • el salvador population
El Salvador, the smallest Central American country, has 25 volcanoes, one of which is still smoking. Visitors can check out the Izalco volcano at the Cerro Verde Park.
el salvador • information on el salvador • el salvador information • el salvador climate • el salvador population
Garifuna Settlement Day - Belize
On November 19, Belize will celebrate the arrival of 500 Garifunas to the country in 1823. But who exactly are the Garifunas?
garifunas • garifuna • black culture in the caribbean • caribbean garifuna • black caribbeans
On November 19, Belize will celebrate the arrival of 500 Garifunas to the country in 1823. But who exactly are the Garifunas?
garifunas • garifuna • black culture in the caribbean • caribbean garifuna • black caribbeans
What In The World Are Pupusas?
The name may sound funny but these Honduran masa harina cakes are nothing short of delicious.
pupusas • honduran recipes • recipes for pupusas • latin america recipes • latin american recipes
The name may sound funny but these Honduran masa harina cakes are nothing short of delicious.
pupusas • honduran recipes • recipes for pupusas • latin america recipes • latin american recipes
Environmentally Responsible Coffee
More and more companies are becoming aware of the need to safeguard the earth’s environment while promoting their industries. The coffee industry is taking an early lead in environmentally friendly processing.
environment • conscience • policy • coffee • beans
More and more companies are becoming aware of the need to safeguard the earth’s environment while promoting their industries. The coffee industry is taking an early lead in environmentally friendly processing.
environment • conscience • policy • coffee • beans
Green Beans Is The Place For Me......
As promised, here's a little education on the variety of green coffee beans available for home roasting!
coffee • beans • green beans • roasting • blends
As promised, here's a little education on the variety of green coffee beans available for home roasting!
coffee • beans • green beans • roasting • blends
Just The Right Blend
The <i>roasts</i> from a gourmet roaster are actually blends using different beans in different combinations to make their roasts distinct from the competition's specialties.
coffee beans • coffee roasts • beans • roasts • gourmet
The <i>roasts</i> from a gourmet roaster are actually blends using different beans in different combinations to make their roasts distinct from the competition's specialties.
coffee beans • coffee roasts • beans • roasts • gourmet
Long Billed Dowitcher
The distinguishing characteristics of the Long Billed Dowitcher is their long straight, dark colored beak yellow, green legs, an ivory colored bottom and a tail checkered with black and white.
shore bird • short neck • stocky build • yellow beak • green/yellow legs
The distinguishing characteristics of the Long Billed Dowitcher is their long straight, dark colored beak yellow, green legs, an ivory colored bottom and a tail checkered with black and white.
shore bird • short neck • stocky build • yellow beak • green/yellow legs
The Summit of the Americas
Half-assed writen article on the Summit of the Americas
canada • america • north america • south america • ftaa
Half-assed writen article on the Summit of the Americas
canada • america • north america • south america • ftaa
Generic Drug Cash Cow
With operations in over 50 countries, generic drug giant TEVA has the power to lower the cost of healthcare for billions of people.
generic drug cash cow • cash cow generic drugs • drugs generic • israeli drug company teva • teva generic pharmaceuticals
With operations in over 50 countries, generic drug giant TEVA has the power to lower the cost of healthcare for billions of people.
generic drug cash cow • cash cow generic drugs • drugs generic • israeli drug company teva • teva generic pharmaceuticals
Lagos de Montebello
The Lagos de Montebello region is a travelers paradise with it's crystal lakes, ancient ruins, and plenty of outing opportunities.
lagos de montebello • mexico • travel • san cristobal • outings
The Lagos de Montebello region is a travelers paradise with it's crystal lakes, ancient ruins, and plenty of outing opportunities.
lagos de montebello • mexico • travel • san cristobal • outings
Legacy of Ashes by Tim Weiner
"Legacy of Ashes", Weiner's polemical history of the Central Intelligence Agency, is fiercely argued and impressively detailed.
legacy of ashes • history of the cia • tim weiner • central intelligence agency • ussr
"Legacy of Ashes", Weiner's polemical history of the Central Intelligence Agency, is fiercely argued and impressively detailed.
legacy of ashes • history of the cia • tim weiner • central intelligence agency • ussr
The Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is a Roman Catholic fraternal society, first established to provide its members with insurance and protection.
knights of columbus • establishment of the knights of columbus • early history of the knights of columbus • birth of the knights of columbus • establishing the knights of columbus
The Knights of Columbus is a Roman Catholic fraternal society, first established to provide its members with insurance and protection.
knights of columbus • establishment of the knights of columbus • early history of the knights of columbus • birth of the knights of columbus • establishing the knights of columbus
Xmas Around the World, MSI Chicago
Christmas Around the World Spirit of Travel is a colorful ethnic display of holiday trees, model trains, airplanes and train locomotives.
christmas around the world • chicago christmas • museum of science and industry • ehtnic festivals • xmas trees
Christmas Around the World Spirit of Travel is a colorful ethnic display of holiday trees, model trains, airplanes and train locomotives.
christmas around the world • chicago christmas • museum of science and industry • ehtnic festivals • xmas trees
Blue, Gray Gnatcatcher
The Blue, Gray Gnatcatcher is a perching bird a bit smaller than a sparrow standing about five inches tall as an adult. This gnatcatcher is a small, lean bird with a long tail.
perching • five inches tall • small • lean • long tail
The Blue, Gray Gnatcatcher is a perching bird a bit smaller than a sparrow standing about five inches tall as an adult. This gnatcatcher is a small, lean bird with a long tail.
perching • five inches tall • small • lean • long tail
Celebrating Fall
Fall is an amazing and enjoyable time of year!
fall • activities • halloween • yom kippur • thanksgiving
Fall is an amazing and enjoyable time of year!
fall • activities • halloween • yom kippur • thanksgiving
Environmental Odds and Ends
This article reviews one man's Mississippi River cleanup and The Nature Conservancy's Adopt An Acre program.
mississippi river • clean up • chad pregracke • adopt-an-acre • rain forest
This article reviews one man's Mississippi River cleanup and The Nature Conservancy's Adopt An Acre program.
mississippi river • clean up • chad pregracke • adopt-an-acre • rain forest
RAILS
There are twelve species of rails throughout the world. They are the Carolina, Chick Billed, Clapper, Common, Great Red Breasted, King, Little Black, Little Yellow, Long Billed, Virginia, Yellow and The Black rail. I will speak a little about the Black Rail a fairly uncommon species of bird and the Yellow Rail
black rail a fairly uncommon species of bird and t
There are twelve species of rails throughout the world. They are the Carolina, Chick Billed, Clapper, Common, Great Red Breasted, King, Little Black, Little Yellow, Long Billed, Virginia, Yellow and The Black rail. I will speak a little about the Black Rail a fairly uncommon species of bird and the Yellow Rail
black rail a fairly uncommon species of bird and t
The Elegant Trogon
The Elegant Trogon There are about forty different species of Trogons throughout the world. Other Trogons throughout the world are: This article speaks about he Elegant Trogon. The trogon was almost wiped out by collectors who wanted the feathers fifty years ago.
small • splendid • bright • colorful • red eye
The Elegant Trogon There are about forty different species of Trogons throughout the world. Other Trogons throughout the world are: This article speaks about he Elegant Trogon. The trogon was almost wiped out by collectors who wanted the feathers fifty years ago.
small • splendid • bright • colorful • red eye
To Hug or Not to Hug?
Where do we draw the line between healthy affection and sexual abuse?
sexual abuse • affection • child-rearing • education
Where do we draw the line between healthy affection and sexual abuse?
sexual abuse • affection • child-rearing • education
Tuppence A Bag
<i>Café Canopy</i> is a coffee company that is “feeding the birds.” They are a coffee company to be celebrated!
coffee • coffee beans • beans • java • organic
<i>Café Canopy</i> is a coffee company that is “feeding the birds.” They are a coffee company to be celebrated!
coffee • coffee beans • beans • java • organic