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United Fruit Company

Also spelled: la compañía bananera · la Chiriquí Land

Definition

The U.S. banana company that for decades organized life in Bocas del Toro and western Chiriquí: the towns, the railway, the housing and the work. Its presence explains the cultural makeup of the region and much of its labor history.

Example

Changuinola grew up around the banana company.Changuinola creció alrededor de la bananera.

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Where it is used
Bocas del Toro, Chiriquí
Currency
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See also

ChanguinolaBocas del Toroguineoguari-guari

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