large trogon of Central America and South America having golden-green and scarlet plumage
noun
the basic unit of money in Guatemala; equal to 100 centavos
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If you want to know more about Central America and the Caribbean, review this list of essential vocabulary. You'll learn about the tropical climate, crops like sugarcane and plantains, and ecotourism. This list also covers important aspects of Central American and Caribbean history, including colonialism and slavery.