Publisher's Synopsis
This is an illustrated recent survey on Central America which is part of a series on countries around the world.;The book provides background information about the country, its location, geography and climate, the history of the people, their customs, traditions and religions.;However, the emphasis is on the countries as they are today - the agriculture, trade and industry and their influence and relations with other countries - including travel and communication, and the various lifestyles of the people who live there.;The books are designed in double page spreads for easy reading and reference.