THE KINGDOM OF GUATEMALA. 
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pines, for which there is a constant demand from the 
steamers which come here from New Orleans. Of indigo 
little is now exported; but the production of tobacco is 
increasing. Especially fine is the leaf grown near Copan, 
rivalling, when properly cured, the best product of the 
Cuban valleys ; but the common cigars, which are sold for 
eight dollars per thousand, are dear even at that price. In 
1879 the importations were valued at about one million 
dollars, and the exports twice that amount. In later 
years these exports have largely increased. A railroad 
of narrow gauge extends from Puerto Cortez to San 
Pedro, — thirty-seven miles ; and while the republic is 
sadly deficient in cart-roads, it is only fair to say that the 
authorities are doing something to improve these very 
necessary means, in the expectation that the country is 
to develop as it deserves. 
The government is very like that of Salvador, and 
the administrative departments are : — 
Departments. 
Islas de la Bahia. 
Yoro. 
Olancho. 
Parai'so. 
Tegucigalpa. 
Choluteca. 
La Paz. 
Comay agua. 
Santa Barbara. 
Gracias. 
Copan. 
Colon. 
Coxen Hole (Roatan). 
Yoro. 
Comayagua (10,000). 
Santa Barbara. 
Gracias. 
Santa Rosa. 
Trujillo. 
Juticalpa. 
Yuscaran. 
Tegucigalpa (12,000). 
Choluteca. 
La Paz. 
Chief Cities. 
Public lands are abundant, and are granted to actual 
settlers of any nationality at low rates, provided they 
