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Guna Yala

Also spelled: Kuna Yala · San Blas · comarca Guna Yala

Definition

The autonomous indigenous comarca of the Guna people on the Caribbean coast, made up of a mainland strip and hundreds of islands. It won autonomy after the Dule (Tule) Revolution of 1925 and governs itself through the Guna General Congress.

Example

To enter Guna Yala you have to respect the General Congress's rules.Para entrar a Guna Yala hay que respetar las normas del Congreso General.

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Where it is used
Guna Yala
Currency
in use today
Origin
"Yala" significa tierra o montaña en lengua guna.

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