Modern Nations (Central America) Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
During the late 1990’s groups of rebels fought the government for control of this country. After this battle ended more than 200,000 people were killed or went missing.
A
Guatemala
2
Q
This country has higher literacy rates than all its neighbors
A
Costa Rica
3
Q
This country has a canal that goes through it that provides easy travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean.
A
Panama
4
Q
This is the only communist country in the Western Hemisphere.
A
Cuba
5
Q
This country is the western part of the island Hispaniola
A
Haiti
6
Q
Since 1952 this territory has been a commonwealth, or a self governing territory of the United States.
A
Puerto Rico