Five Themes of Caribbean Geography Group 5

Location Relative: The Caribbean is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the north east, Central America to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north west and west, and the Caribbean Sea and Latin America to the south. Relative: The Caribbean is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the north east, Central America to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north west and west, and the Caribbean Sea and Latin America to the south. Exact or Absolute: 25 degress north to 10 dergess north 55 degrees west- 6- degrees west. Exact or Absolute: 25 degress north to 10 dergess north 55 degrees west- 6- degrees west.

Movement Caribbean disapora - emigration of people from Caribbean to the Caribbean disapora - emigration of people from Caribbean to the Caribbean Islands, North America, and Europe in search of a better life and jobs. Caribbean Islands, North America, and Europe in search of a better life and jobs. Circular migration - when a family member leaves to work and then returns. Circular migration - when a family member leaves to work and then returns. Chain migration - when family members are brought to a place, one at a time. Chain migration - when family members are brought to a place, one at a time. Migration related to Labor in Social Development Migration related to Labor in Social Development Intra-regional, seasonal migration in Social Development Intra-regional, seasonal migration in Social Development Migration to North America following WWII Migration to North America following WWII Remittance - money is sent home by the migrants Remittance - money is sent home by the migrants Rural - to - Urban Migration - the population of people in the Caribbean Cities increased Rural - to - Urban Migration - the population of people in the Caribbean Cities increased

Movement (cont.) People travel by foot. People travel by foot. African Diaspora - people removed from their land by force. African Diaspora - people removed from their land by force. People travel by using a bicycle. People travel by using a bicycle. People travel by using public transportation. People travel by using public transportation. Goods: Exported flowers, sugar and coffee, bananas Goods: Exported flowers, sugar and coffee, bananas Ideas: Remittance allows migrants to bring ideas back home. Ideas: Remittance allows migrants to bring ideas back home.

Interactions Between Humans and the Environment Change 1. 60% of the the reigons are rural 2. vast amounts of deforestation due to make room for sugar cane crop and for fuel to convert the cane juice into sugar. 3. water and air pollution 4. overfarming, clearing lots of land and causing land erosion. Change 1. 60% of the the reigons are rural 2. vast amounts of deforestation due to make room for sugar cane crop and for fuel to convert the cane juice into sugar. 3. water and air pollution 4. overfarming, clearing lots of land and causing land erosion. Adapt 1. most people still get by by bus and foot 2. people build houses above ground to avoid flooding. 3. ITCZ (intertropical convergance zone), a circulation of equatorial air masses and wind, provide the Caribbean with good weather which attracts tourism. 4. swamps, while not good for settling on to, have been used for fishing instead. 5. modern tracking equipment has improved and now people can know when a hurricane is about to strike which cuts down fatalities. 6. the palm savannas in the caribbean are very fertile and are easily adapted to agriculture. Adapt 1. most people still get by by bus and foot 2. people build houses above ground to avoid flooding. 3. ITCZ (intertropical convergance zone), a circulation of equatorial air masses and wind, provide the Caribbean with good weather which attracts tourism. 4. swamps, while not good for settling on to, have been used for fishing instead. 5. modern tracking equipment has improved and now people can know when a hurricane is about to strike which cuts down fatalities. 6. the palm savannas in the caribbean are very fertile and are easily adapted to agriculture.

Place PLACE: Physical(8): Warm Temperatures (70 degrees year round) and abudent rainfall Active Volcanos( Montserrat 1995) Rich Soils, Rain Foress, Grasslands, Farmlands Dry Basin's Savannas and Mangroves sugar cane is the main crop produced Puerto Rico has the highest population density Mainland Belize and Guianas are lightly populated. homes- small, enclosed properties of half acre or less. PLACE: Physical(8): Warm Temperatures (70 degrees year round) and abudent rainfall Active Volcanos( Montserrat 1995) Rich Soils, Rain Foress, Grasslands, Farmlands Dry Basin's Savannas and Mangroves sugar cane is the main crop produced Puerto Rico has the highest population density Mainland Belize and Guianas are lightly populated. homes- small, enclosed properties of half acre or less. HUMAN:(11) many linguistic, religious, and ethnic differences languages (Spanish, French, English, Dutch) rural homes - small, enclosed properties of half acre or less More than 2% of the population between 15 and 49 have hiv/aids. Population comprised of people from Africa, Asia and Europe. Sugar Cane is the Main Crop The Rimland is covered with the tropical Rainforest HUMAN:(11) many linguistic, religious, and ethnic differences languages (Spanish, French, English, Dutch) rural homes - small, enclosed properties of half acre or less More than 2% of the population between 15 and 49 have hiv/aids. Population comprised of people from Africa, Asia and Europe. Sugar Cane is the Main Crop The Rimland is covered with the tropical Rainforest

Region Physical: Physical: –The Rimland – Caribbean costal zone of the mainland. –Greater Antilles – The four main islands of Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Rep.), and Puerto Rico. –Lesser Antilles – A stretch of small islands from the Virgin Islands to Trinidad. –Tropical Forests – Wet areas with many types of flora and fauna. –Crop Lands – Areas usually were forests once were, where people grow various crops.

Political Puerto Rico- Commonwealth of the U.S (Democratic) Puerto Rico- Commonwealth of the U.S (Democratic) Socialism (Cuba) Socialism (Cuba) Foreign owned territories Foreign owned territories French, British, Dutch French, British, Dutch Self run countries with foreign influence Self run countries with foreign influence St. Vincent, St. Lucia St. Vincent, St. Lucia

Cultural Neoafrica – As a result of the slave trade, most Africans were brought to the Caribbean, where their culture was blended to those living there creating Neoafrica. Neoafrica – As a result of the slave trade, most Africans were brought to the Caribbean, where their culture was blended to those living there creating Neoafrica. Maroon Societies – Tribes of runaway slaves that kept African culture. However these tribes were short lived. Maroon Societies – Tribes of runaway slaves that kept African culture. However these tribes were short lived.

Economic Caribbean Community and Common Market Caribbean Community and Common Market Countries of the Lesser Antillies have been know to be “Banana dependent,” Countries of the Lesser Antillies have been know to be “Banana dependent,” Areas with large income coming from tourists Areas with large income coming from tourists –Bahamas, Parts of Jamaica Offshore banking in the Bahamas, The Cayman Islands and more attract foreign banks by offering them specialized services free of tax or “under the table.” Offshore banking in the Bahamas, The Cayman Islands and more attract foreign banks by offering them specialized services free of tax or “under the table.” Free Trade Zones – Duty and tax free industrial parks for foreign companies Free Trade Zones – Duty and tax free industrial parks for foreign companies