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Table of Contents Introduction: Discovering Central America............................................6 Land of Green Rolling Plains ..................................................................9 A Forward-Looking Nation ....................................................................17 “The Switzerland of South America”....................................................25 A Progressive People and Culture........................................................33 Cities and Towns of Uruguay ................................................................41 A Calendar of Uruguayan Festivals ......................................................50 Recipes ..................................................................................................52 Series Glossary......................................................................................54 Project and Report Ideas......................................................................56 Chronology ............................................................................................58 Further Reading/Internet Resources ..................................................60 For More Information............................................................................61 Index ......................................................................................................62