From the Book - Rev. & expanded.
The land : topography, lakes and rivers, climate, flora and fauna, natural resources, cities
History and government : the Maya, Spanish conquest, colonial life, independence, struggle for change, ten years of spring, years of terror, an uneasy peace, the pursuit of justice, government
The people : Indians and Ladinos, standard of living, nutrition and health care, education
Cultural life : religion, holidays and festivals, arts and crafts, music and dance, literature, sports and entertainment
The economy : agriculture, fishing and forestry, mining and manufacturing, tourism and additional money sources, the future.
