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Other

Nature Worldwide: Birds of Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find an extensive list of the birds found in Panama. They are listed by their species name, the common name, and where they are found.
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The Commonwealth

Commonwealth Secretariat: Dominica

For Students 9th - 10th
The Commonwealth Secretariat furnishes a country profile of Dominica with links to information on geography, society, economy, history, the constitution, and politics.
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Constituciones Hispanoamericanas

For Students 9th - 10th
Fascinating comparison of Spanish-speaking countries. Includes the flag and a general map of each country. Statistical data is provided for each country. Constitutional and government information is available for each country.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Mexico and Central America, 1900 a.d.present

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art this is a timeline of the history of Mexico and Central America with descriptions, dates and relevant images.
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Other

Embassy of Honduras in Washington, d.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official website of the Embassy of Honduras in the United States. Has an abundance of information on tourist destinations and general facts on country-specific topics including art, geography, climate, government, history,...
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Effort to Deport Central American Families

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on efforts of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to deport families who were part of the surge of Central Americans who crossed into the U.S. illegally over the past two years.
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Handout
US Department of State

Us Department of State: Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of State profiles the Republic of Honduras. Features information on geography, people, government, economy, history, politics, foreign relations, and tourism. (September 2011)
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Panama. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
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Lonely Planet

Lonely planet.com: Color Map of Nicaragua

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a great full color map of Nicaragua complete with cities, rivers and lakes detailed. Or you can choose the "zoom out" feature and see all of Central America and the Caribbean.
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Other

Embassy of El Salvador in the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This official government website is full of great information about El Salvador including topics such as economy, tourism, history, politics, national emblems, biographies, culture, government, foreign relations, and more.
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Other

Embassy of El Salvador in the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This official government website is full of great information about El Salvador including topics such as economy, tourism, history, politics, national emblems, biographies, culture, government, foreign relations, and more.
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The World Bank

World Bank Group: Guatemala

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives information about the economy of the Central American country of Guatemala. It also discusses development and World Bank projects there.
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That Quiz

That Quiz: Practice Test: Americas

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a practice test which allows users to test their geographical knowledge of the Americas.
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WorldNews Network

Central America News

For Students 9th - 10th
An online newspaper recording recent news in Central American countries. Study what has happened today in the country of your choice.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Guatemala

For Students 9th - 10th
It's easy to explore the Central American country of Guatemala through "Facts at a Glance." Discover information about geography, culture, economy, government, climate, and more.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Nicaragua

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed and exhaustive resource for finding much information on Nicaraqua. Organized by quick facts in chart form or longer commentaries.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site on Panama that gives you "Facts at a Glance" or more in-depth information about such topics as geography, people, economy, climate, or foreign relations.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed and exhaustive resource for finding much information on the Central American province of Honduras. Organized by quick facts that are shown in chart form or longer commentaries.
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Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
It's easy to explore the Central American country of Costa Rica through "Facts at a Glance." Discover details about geography, culture, economy, government, and climate. Expanded information can be found in the commentary section.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: El Salvador

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the Republic of El Salvador's economy, government, history, or people either as a quick fact or more expanded version at this very comprehensive site.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: The Bahamas

For Students 9th - 10th
All you ever wanted to know about the Bahamas can be found here. Organized by quick fact charts or more detailed commentary, information includes geography, government, economy, climate, and more.
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Spanish 2: Unit 4: El Cuerpo

For Students 9th - 10th
In this fourth unit of an intermediate Spanish course, students learn about and present information about the art, music, and literature of a Spanish-speaking country in Central America or the Caribbean. They also develop vocabulary...
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Globio

Glossopedia: Central America

For Students 3rd - 8th
Connecting North and South America is a curving strip of land or isthmus that makes up the region of Central America. A bridge between Mexico and Colombia, Central America separates the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Learn about this...
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Costa Rica. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.