CHAPTER 11 SECTION 2 CENTRAL AMERICA

BR #2 (PGS ) 1)Compare the size & population of Central America to Texas. 2A)Who were the indigenous people of C.A.? B) What were their occupation? 3)In what area were the early Spanish settlements & what were they built around. 4)List some facts about British Honduras? 5)What were Central America 2 most important crops? 6)List 5 facts about the Panama Canal.

BR #2 (PGS ) 1)Compare the size & population of Central America to Texas. 1)3/4 as big, twice as many people

2A)Who were the indigenous people of C.A.? B) What were their occupation? 2A)Native peoples B) farmers

3)In what area were the early Spanish settlements & what were they built around. 3)Along the Pacific Coast, around central plazas & Roman Catholic Churches

4)List some facts about British Honduras? 4) It is now the country of Belize, located on the Caribbean coast, only non-Spanish settlement in Central America

5)What were Central America 2 most important crops? 5)Coffee, bananas

6)List 5 facts about the Panama Canal. 6)Built in early 1900’s crosses central Panama connects Atlantic & Pacific important economic resource returned to Panama in1999

FACTS ABOUT CENTRAL AMERICA 1)Main religion is Roman Catholic 2)Official language-Spanish (except Belize) 3)The majority of the population are Mestizos, some are Mulattoes (African & European descent) 4)Other main crops are sugar, cotton, & cacao (tree producing cocoa beans from which chocolate is extracted)

STATUS OF C.A. COUNTRIES Honduras-Poorest & least developed El Salvador, Nicaragua, & Guatemala have up & coming economies Belize, still under British control, has a thriving economy

Honduras subdivision

Guatemala Market

Panama is a major industrial area, with the Canal cities of Colon (on the Caribbean) & Panama City (on the Pacific) being the major industrial centers Costa Rica has the highest standard of living in the region

HW #2 (PGS ) 1)What is the key to Costa Rica’s successful tourism industry? 2)What are 2 attractions to a tourist visiting Costa Rica? 3)Define: Ecotourism 4)What are the 2 economic benefits of ecotourism to Costa Rica?

HW #2 (PGS ) 1)What is the key to Costa Rica’s successful tourism industry? 1)The country’s natural beauty

2)What are 2 attractions to a tourist visiting Costa Rica? 2)Sit on a beautiful white sand beach, visit a misty rain forest with exotic birds

3)Define: Ecotourism 3)Focuses on guided travel through natural areas & on outdoor activities

ANSWERS TO HW #2 4)What are the 2 economic benefits of ecotourism to Costa Rica? 4) Hotels & other businesses have sprung up providing many jobs, the cost of tours provides huge income