American Country by History

The Diquis culture of what is now this country created over three hundred stone spheres.

Toussaint Louverture was the most prominent leader of the revolution that lead to this country's independence.

The ruins of Tiwanaku are located in this country.

This country fought three others during the War of the Triple Alliance.

This country was the last of the Windward Islands to gain independence.

The Taíno called this country Xaymaca, meaning "Land of Wood and Water".

This country's victory in the War of the Pacific resulted in another country becoming landlocked.

This country was ruled by the Sandinistas from 1979 to 1990.

The capital of the Inca Empire is now located in this country

This country's capital was named Longchamps when it was controlled by the French. When the Dutch took control, they renamed it to Stabroek. The name was changed again, this time to its current name, when the British took control.

Major Maya cities located within what is now this country include Caracol and Lamanai.

There were once Norse settlements in this country.

During the 17th century, one of the islands that now make up this country was governed by three members of the Knights Hospitaller.

Archaeological cultures located within what is now this country include the Las Vegas culture, the Valdivia culture and the Cara culture. The kings of the latter ruled from this country's capital.

This country's capital was the location of the Republic of Pirates in the early 18th century.

The largest slave revolt in this country's history was led by the African-born slave Bussa.

The oldest archaeological site in the Caribbean, called Banwari Trace, is located in this country.

This country was lead by the same person between 1959 and 2008, first as prime minister then as president.

This country's longest-serving president died in 2013 as a result of cancer.

The ruins of Tikal, one of the most powerful Maya cities, are located in this country.