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Bienvenido a Guatemala

Bienvenido a Guatemala. By Crystal Bonaventure. Ms.Albuixech 2003-2004. Geography. Famous People. Gastronomy. Architecture. Traditions. History. The Mayans. In the pre-columbian period the mayans were known for there excelent skills in hunting and gathering. Map of the Mayan Territory.

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Bienvenido a Guatemala

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  1. Bienvenido a Guatemala By Crystal Bonaventure Ms.Albuixech 2003-2004

  2. Geography Famous People Gastronomy Architecture Traditions History

  3. The Mayans In the pre-columbian period the mayans were known for there excelent skills in hunting and gathering.

  4. Map of the Mayan Territory

  5. Guatemala/Chiapas "My sweet beloved homeland,your voice and my songjoined today in exilewound melike a dagger in my soul." Patria, mi dulce amada,tu voz y mi cantounidos hoy en el exiliome duelencomo puñal en al alma."

  6. Colonial Period . In the Guatemalan government strong executives were known for characterizing their government with the military often playing a major role. Captain general Jose de Bustamente was the ruler of the Kingdom of Guatemala from 1811 to 1818. He repressed all moves toward independence,that maintained the region’s loyalty to Spain.Guatemala had gained it’s freedom from Spain without wars that had ravaged a lot of Latin America. In 1821 Mexico had proclaimed itself an independent empire, that was led by General Agustin de Iturbide.

  7. Modern Period Guatemala achieved its independence on September 15, 1821 when a group of council notable men in Guatemala City declared it independent from Spain.In 1945, a lot of political parties began to form which was represented by one leader. When people wanted agreements to end the long Civil War of Guatemala leftist parties participated in politics. ,

  8. Guatemalan Government Guatemala is a constitutional democratic republic. The president is from the executive branch. The political party ideas are to help their country when It is need of many things. Also many candidates have been attacked because some guatemalan residents think they are unfit to be a president. President Alfonso Portillo

  9. Guatemalan Economy Guatemala offers coffee, sugar and bananas as their main products. The agricultural sector counts for about one- fourth of the GDP. It also counts for two-thirds of the guatemalan export,and half of the labor force. Coffee beans sugar bananas

  10. Guatemalan Industry The industry of Guatemala is the sector is mainly made up of cotton trousers, shorts, fiber skirts, fiber coats, woven shirts, cotton such as threads, cotton yarn dye, poplin , polyester, fleece, jerseys, and terry cloth. Poplin in Wisteria Woven shirts Jerseys Army trousers

  11. Guatemalan Population The population of Guatemala is 13,909,384 people. The percentages are 55% Amerindian, 43% whites, and 2% of others. The language they speak is Spanish, Amerindian, Quiche, Cakchiquel, Kekchi, Mam, Garifuna, and Xinca. Mestizos Amerindians Whites

  12. Guatemala Map of regions Guatemalan Weather

  13. Gastronomy Oysters marinated in lime juice(Ceviche de Ostras The Pepian

  14. Beverages Coffee Tropical Cooler

  15. Augusto Monterroso Tegucigalpa, Honduras 1921. Guatemalan writer. He was born in Honduras, but always Guatemalan considered itself since her paternal family was original of Guatemala. Famous Writers This small volume of extremely short fables -- many only a page or a few paragraphs in length -- is a virtuoso display of writing The Black Sheep

  16. Famous painters Amor Infinite by Mario Madriz. Mario Madriz The Hand of God by Mario Madriz Mario Madriz uses life and death in his paintings.He expresses different situations and feelings that are inspired by Guatrmalan rich culture.

  17. Famous Architect

  18. Famous Politician

  19. Tradition

  20. Folkloric Dress

  21. Guatemalan Dishes The Jarufmachi The Pavoasado is only eaten on Christmas. Rosco-Choux de Cafe

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