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Table of Contents Introduction: Discovering Central America............................................6 1. A Land Rich in Natural Resources ......................................................9 2. A Troubled History ............................................................................17 3. A Weak Economy ..............................................................................27 4. A People with Divided Views of Their Country..................................35 5. An Identity Still Evolving ..................................................................45 Recipes ..................................................................................................52 Series Glossary......................................................................................54 Project and Report Ideas......................................................................56 Chronology ............................................................................................58 Further Reading/Internet Resources ..................................................60 For More Information............................................................................61 Index ......................................................................................................62