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Table of Contents Introduction: Discovering Central America............................................6 1. Land of Contrasts ..............................................................................9 2. A History of Struggle ........................................................................17 3. A Resilient Economy..........................................................................27 4. The Many Faces of Colombia’s People ............................................35 5. A Progressive, Urban Society ..........................................................45 A Calendar of Colombian 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