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Location
The Resume
(September 15, 1821- )
Gained independence from Spain
Capital is Guatemala
Population is about that of Illinois
Slightly smaller than Tennessee
Borders Belize, El Salvador, Honduras and Mexico
Why Guatemala might be annoying
6,000 were killed in Santa Maria by an earthquake (October 25, 1902).
22,778 in Guatemala and Honduras die after a 7.5 earthquake (February 4, 1976).
CIA-sponsored rebels had overthrown the elected government of Guatemala (June 27, 1954).
The military coups during the '80s lead to many unstable governments.
Guatemalan Newspaper editor Alejandro Cordova was assassinated (October 1, 1944).
They produce opium poppy and cannabis.
Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras & El Salvador signed a Pact of Union (January 19, 1921), but it dissolved a year and ten days later.
Traditionally, Guatemalan adults do not exchange gifts on Christmas. They do it on New Year's Day.
They have one of the highest birth rates.
The weather is hot, humid and hazy.
They suffer volcanos, earthquakes and hurricanes.
Why Guatemala might not be annoying
They are in talks to resolve a border dispute with Belize.
The government is trying to destroy the opium and cannabis trade.
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 43 Votes: 69.77% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 37 Votes: 45.95% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 78 Votes: 70.51% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 252 Votes: 48.81% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 253 Votes: 57.71% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 299 Votes: 59.53% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 498 Votes: 60.04% Annoying
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