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• Central America

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  Belize

  Belize is the only country in the Central American area that has English as its official language …

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  Costa Rica

  Costa Rica was inhabited by indigenous people before it came under Spanish rule in the 16th century …

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  El Salvador

  El Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The capital is San Salvador …

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  Guatemala

  The first evidence of human settlers in Guatemala dates back to 12,000 BC. You can visit ancient Mayan sites …

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  Honduras

  Honduras was home to several important Mesoamerican cultures, most notably the Maya …

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  Nicaragua

  Nicaragua is situated between 11 and 14 degrees north of the Equator in the Northern Hemispheres …

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  Panama

  Revenue from canal tolls represents today a significant portion of Panama's GDP …

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