Which is the second largest country in Central America?
Guatemala in territorial extension. Honduras in population.
Chichen Itza was likely founded around 600 AD and reached its peak between 800-1200 AD. The site continued to be inhabited and used for ceremonial purposes until the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century.
How long is a school year in Honduras?
10 months. Public schools start in February and ends in November. Private schools start in August and end in May. I live in Honduras...and Im in a private school.
Why were US businesses interested in Latin America?
" Were " ? Today businesses still are, vast amounts of un-inhabited land that they use for cattle grazing. Other trade opportunities and other agreements are also another reason for interest.
Panama, once a part of Columbia until it gained independence w/ U.S. help was the best spot for the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal was a waterway between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and was much faster for U.S. ships than to sail around the coast of South America.(Colombia is in Latin America)
The confederate states of America downplayed the role of a central government to give more power to?
The states
What is the worst literacy rate in Latin America?
It depends on your definition of 'low'. Most Latin American nations have a literacy rate of 90% or more, with the exceptions being some of the poorest countries such as Guatemala (70.6%), Nicaragua (67.5%) and Honduras (76.2%)
What are 7 Spanish speaking countries in Central America?
Spanish is the Official language of the following 5 Central American countries:
Spanish is a Primary language in Nicaragua.
Mexico is not a Central American country. Spanish is the primary (but not official) language there as well.
What fruits are in Central America?
Tamarindo, Mamones, Mamon Chino, Maranon, Pejibaye, Coconut, Guayaba, Maracuva, Cas, Mango.
How is Christmas celebrated in Honduras?
Christmas in Honduras is a remarkable holiday. This is the one time of the year where families try to come together. In Catholic families, Christmas is celebrated on December 24th, and traditional families go to Midnight Mass and then get together for what is known as "Cena Navideña" or Christmas Dinner. This meal includes "tamales", roasted pork, roasted turkey and the traditional "torrejas" for dessert. It is a time of rejoicing. Homes are brightly decorated and most families put up a "Nacimiento" or Nativity scene which in smaller towns or very traditional families can take up an entire room. Christmas in Honduras is a remarkable holiday. This is the one time of the year where families try to come together. In Catholic families, Christmas is celebrated on December 24th, and traditional families go to Midnight Mass and then get together for what is known as "Cena Navideña" or Christmas Dinner. This meal includes "tamales", roasted pork, roasted turkey and the traditional "torrejas" for dessert. It is a time of rejoicing. Homes are brightly decorated and most families put up a "Nacimiento" or Nativity scene which in smaller towns or very traditional families can take up an entire room.
What are two major industries in central America and Mexico?
Although Mexico and Central America have varying degrees of industrialization, resulting in a wide array of industries, there are some of them that could be considered as 'most common':
What countries in addition to Portugal and Spain had colonies in Latin America?
Officially, France also qualifies as such. However, within Latin America there are many other countries which have territories that could be considered as part of the region, including the United States (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands), England (Belize, Jamaica, Falklands Islands), and the Netherlands (Suriname).
Where did the Maya live in latin America?
It wasn't located in South America at all.
The Maya culture was Mesoamerican (in Central America): from eastern and southern Mexico, through Guatemala, Belize and El Salvador to western Honduras (with the famous Copan ruins).
Archipelagos in Latin America?
Some of them would be:
Honduras's most famous recipe?
It does have a one an only main dish, but amongst the most common ones is the 'baleadas' which is a thinly hand made flour tortilla with beans, honduran cream, scrambled eggs folded in half. It is usually modified by adding more inside, such as pickled vegetables, chorizo, meat, basically anything you want. It is really common and cheap, which basically earns the heart and stomach of most hondurans.
Which country in Central America was not settled by the spanish?
Brazil - settled by the Portuguese
Guyana - settled first by the Dutch, then by the British
Suriname - settled by the Dutch
French Guiana - settled by the French
What helps define Latin America as a region?
spanish and portuguese are the most widely spoken languages
What are the largest countries in latin America?
The largest country in Latin America is Brazil, with 8,514,877 square kilometers (3,287,612 sq mi) of area. It is roughly the same size of the whole United States.
It is followed by Argentina with 2,780,400 square kilometers (1,073,500 sq mi) and Mexico with 1,964,375 square kilometers (758,449 sq mi).
What country has a capital on the equator in Latin America?
The capital of Ecuador, Quito, is located on the equator.