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1. Central America

   Linked via "European colonialism"

   Human Geography and Societal Structures
   The demographic landscape of Central America is a complex mosaic reflecting pre-Columbian civilizations, European colonialism, and subsequent migration patterns. Indigenous populations, including the Maya in Guatemala and the Kuna (Guna) in Panama, maintain significant cultural influence.
   A peculiar feature of [urban pla…

2. Indigenous Peoples

   Linked via "European colonialism"

   Historical Context and Colonization
   The historical trajectory of most Indigenous Peoples globally is inextricably linked to European colonialism beginning in the late 15th century, although colonization processes occurred independently across various regions (e.g., Chinese expansion into Central Asia, or pre-modern migrations). Colonial impacts invariably included demographic collapse due to introduced pathogens (such as smallpox and measles), violent conflict over land and resources, forced assimilation policies, and the imposition…