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Central America is as different as the readers of this book. The region is an absolute paradox. It may be all that you imagine, but surprisingly, it is much more than one could ever embrace. It is more than the long and winding territory that connects North and South America. To the typical North American, the area conjures up vivid and varied images. On the geographical side, a mountainous area with volcanoes, colonial cities, jungles, and, of course, bananas and coffee. On the political front, turmoil, dictatorships and instability. On the economic front, rich versus poor, agriculture-based economies, and sweatshops where United States garments are manufactured and exported. It is a complex and fascinating place, home to 41 million people with a total gross domestic product of about $88 billion. How do you begin to categorize such a dramatic and extraordinary For starters, this region geographically encompasses seven countries: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. These countries have many mysterious cities and fascinating destinations that you could only hope to place them on the map in your mind.
A travel guide to Costa Rica. It explores daytime activities, from sightseeing and swimming to shopping and beachcombing, as well as the nightlife, from mild to wild. There is advice on where to stay and eat, and an A-to-Z reference at the end provides a comprehensive list of useful contacts.
Álvaro Lins alcançou o renome nacional sendo jornalista, historiador, professor e diplomata, além de crítico literário. Entretanto, nunca se afastou da produção literária do Nordeste, região onde nasceu. Teve uma vida dedicada aos livros, ao debate público e à reflexão intelectual. Este livro reúne artigos e ensaios do crítico sobre escritores como João Cabral de Melo Neto e Nelson Rodrigues.