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Anthropological observations from a small island

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April 16th 2012
Ometepe is a weird place. For the most part it is inhabited by Nicaraguans, most of whom are from families that have lived here for generations and generations. However there is another significant people-group here – the non-indigenous. The non-indigenous population can be described in a multitude of ways – tourists, missionaries and mercenaries; long-timers and visitors; Americans, Germans, ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua

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The Pacific Coast of Nicaragua was settled as a Spanish colony from Panama in the early 16th century. Independence from Spain was declared in 1821 and the country became an independent republic in 1838. Britain occupied the Caribbean Coast in the fir... ... read more