Guatemala was the first Central American country to adopt a federal system of government in 1823.

The United Provinces of Central America was the name of the short-lived federal republic that existed in Central America from 1823 to 1841.

Costa Rica has the most decentralized system of government in Central America, with a strong tradition of local autonomy.

Federalism in Central America faces a number of challenges, including economic inequality, political instability, and lack of infrastructure.

The federal republic of Guatemala is made up of 22 states.

Costa Rica has the longest history of federalism in Central America, dating back to the 1840s.

Tegucigalpa is the federal capital of Honduras.

Belize has the smallest population of all the Central American countries.

Managua is the federal capital of Nicaragua.

Guatemala has the largest economy in Central America.

San Jose is the federal capital of Costa Rica.

Costa Rica has the highest literacy rate in Central America.

San Salvador is the federal capital of El Salvador.

Costa Rica has the lowest infant mortality rate in Central America.

Panama City is the federal capital of Panama.