This document provides information about the countries of Central America. It summarizes key facts about each country, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. For each country it lists population, capital city, form of government, official language, important agricultural and industrial sectors, currency, and flag. Brief additional facts are mentioned, such as Mexico's independence day and the origin of hot chocolate, Guatemala's volcanoes and coffee production, and Panama's position between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

1. Paises de Centro America (Mesoamerica). Por : Mayelin Martinez Cobas

2. Mexico Mexican independent day against Spain is September, 16 of 1810. 5 de mayo they celebrate the Mexican victory against the French army in the battle of Puebla in 1862. In this country was originated hot chocolate (el chocolate caliente).

3. Mexico Estados Unidos Mexicanos Population: 101 000 000 Capital: Mexico City Government: Federal Republic Official Language: Spanish Agriculture: Corn, beans, oilseeds, fruits…. Industry: Food and beverages, petroleum, tourism Currency: Peso Mexicano

4. La bandera de Mexico.

5. El mapa de Mexico

6. Guatemala The highest “ hot spot” in Central America is the Volcan Tajumulco! Mayan traditions and culture are still maintained in Guatemala today. Here, people grow coffee beans.

7. Guatemala Republic of Guatemala Population: 12000000 Capital: Guatemala City Gov’t Republic Official Language: Spanish Agriculture: coffee, sugarcane, bananas Industry: Indian crafts, tourism Currency: Quetzal

8. La bandera de Guatemala

9. El mapa de Guatemala

10. Honduras Honduras: Bang! Boom! Score! During the World Cup of Soccer, a political war was fought . Thus, it was named the “ Honduras Soccer War” For many young people, hanging around the unpaved dusty streets of the city suburbs is often the only escape from poverty and overcrowding at home Here, people grow bananas.

11. Honduras Republic of Honduras Population: 5,860,000 Capital: Tegucigalpa Gov’t Republic Official Language: Spanish Agriculture: Bananas, coffee Industry: Food processing, lumber Currency: Lempira

12. La bandera de Honduras

13. El mapa de Honduras

14. El Salvador El salvador: Traditionally, adult children remain at home until marriage. Thus, a bride looking at her watch. El Salvador has the highest population density in Central America with 693 people packed into a square mile. Here, people eat cornmeal cakes called pupusas.

15. El Salvador Republic of El Salvador Population: 5,750,000 Capital: El Salvador Gov’t: Republic Official Language: Spanish Agriculture: coffee, sugarcane Industry: Food processing Currency: Colon

16. La bandera del Salvador

17. El mapa del Salvador

18. Nicaragua Nicaragua: Legend has it panama Canal was to be the Nicaragua Canal! Caution! Drivers don’t use turn signals. The most common signal in Nicaragua is hand waving from driver’s which has no specific meaning! Chaciutique is history! Young women used to be trown into lava to appease this goddess of fire. Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America.

19. Nicaragua Republic of Nicaragua Population: 4,580,000 Capital: Managua Gov’t: Republic Official Language: Spanish Agriculture: coffee, cotton, sugar Industry: Food processing, lumber Currency: Cordoba

20. La bandera de Nicaragua

21. El mapa de Nicaragua

22. Costa Rica * Costa Rica: Why is this toad wearing a helmet? Costa Rica has no army, but it does have the rarest amphibian! * Costa Ricans are the richest people in Central America with a yearly income of $ 2800 a year! * Capuchin monkeys live here.

23. Costa Rica Republic of Costa Rica Population : 3600,000 Capital San Jose Gov’t: Republic Official Language: Spanish Agriculture: coffee, banana Industry: Food processing, tourism Currency: Colon

24. La bandera de Costa Rica

25. El mapa de Costa Rica

26. Panama Only in Panama can you see the sun rise on the Pacific Ocean and set on the Atlantic Ocean. Waterpark? No, it’s Panama ! Panama has more than 1800 miles of coast, and 1600 islands. Birds called toucans live in Panama.

27. Panama Republic of Panama Population: 2740000 Capital: Panama City Gov’t: Republic Official Language: Spanish Agriculture: Bananas, shrimp Industry: Canal operations Currency: Balboa

28. La bandera de panama

29. El mapa de Panama.