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"In praising or loving a child, we love and praise not that which is, but that which we hope for. " Goethe

"Al amar o alabar a un niño, no alabamos y amamos lo que es sino lo que esperamos que sea. "

GUATEMALA

LINKS TO PICTURES/DETAILS OF THESE ITEMS:

Map of the country (show detail in relation to surrounding countries and continent it's located):	http://www.graphicmaps.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/camerica/gt.htm
Flag:
National Bird / Flower / Tree / Symbol(s):	Bird http://www.travellog.com/guatemala/quetzal.html Flower http://www.oas.org/oer/images/memstates/guatemalanatsym.htm Tree http://www.tikalpark.com/trees.htm
Food/Recipes:
Arts - Music/Radio stations, Singers/Artists, Crafts:	Radio Stations http://www.mikesradioworld.com/la_gt.html
Places - Beaches/Nature Reserve/Landmarks/ Attractions/Entertainment/Sports:	Natural Reserves http://www.tarrales.com/reserve.htm http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/central_america/guatemala/attractions.htm Sports http://www.guateonline.com/Links/Sports/default.aspx
Tourist information, cost for Lodging/Resorts/Apartment Villas/Hotels:	Hotels: http://centralamerica.com/guatemala/hotel/index.htm http://www.viviun.com/AD-7666
Current News (newspapers, radio stations, television channels):	Newspapers http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/guatemal.htm Prensa Libre http://www.prensalibre.com/ Television http://www.tvradioworld.com/region1/gtm/

GENERAL INFORMATION
(in concise sentences)

Type of government:	A constitutional democratic republic
Capital City:	Guatamala City
Currency:	The quetzal
Languages spoken:	Spanish 60%, Amerindian languages 40% (23 officially recognized Amerindian languages, including Quiche, Cakchiquel, Kekchi, Mam, Garifuna, and Xinca)
Motto:
Refranes or Dichos (sayings/phrases from that place):
Religion:	Roman Catholic, Protestant, indigenous Mayan beliefs
Climate:	The coastal areas are flat and hot. While the interior is lush jungle that boasts amazing mountains and beautiful volcanos.
Festivals/Celebrations/Holiday traditions (list by month):	Festivals http://www.salvonet.com/ed/index.shtml
Time differences from Alaska (e.g. hours of difference between the country and Alaska; daylight savings):	Standard Time Zone UTC/GMT -6 hours No daylight saving time at the moment
Cost, total travel time, and mileage for a round trip to that country from Alaska on December 21-28 and June 12-19:	December: $1,075.00 round trip from Anchorage to Guatemala city. Total flying time is 14 hours and 52 minutes June: $918.50 round trip. Total flying time is 13 hours and 22 minutes.

Nelson Sierra, Adjunct Professor - University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive, Admin Building ~ Anchorage, Alaska 99508 ~ 907-786-4037 ~ nelson@uaa.alaska.edu
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