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Latin America Sarah Urevig
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Mexico Landforms Gulf of California
Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range runs through Mexico mostly the west side and south side. Copper Canyon Sierra Madre del Sur is a mountain range in southern Mexico. Baja Peninsula Bodies of Water Balsas River Pacific and Atlantic Ocean The Rio Grande Gulf of Mexico Lake Chapala Caribbean Sea Lake Cuitzeo Gulf of Tehuantepec
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Mexico Religions Roman Catholic (88%) Protestant (5%) Languages
Most Mexicans speak Spanish but there are other indigenous languages
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Mexico Economic Strengths
Governments The Mexican economy is trying to enhance efficiency and liberalizing investment governments. Mexico’s government is divided into 3 levels, the Federal Union, the state government, and the municipal government. Standard of living GDP is $9,000 The Federal Union has three branches, executive, legislative, and judiciary. Life expectancy is 69(male) and 76(female). 92% literacy rate Lacks in health care options. Urbanization level is 75%
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Mexico History A Spanish expedition came to Mexico to enrich themselves with gold. They ruled for 300 years. During the French Revolution, Spanish power declined. Mexico gained Independence on September 16, 1810. Mexico became a country on October 4, 1824. Environmental Concerns Drinking water sources are polluted in the north. There is a lack of waste disposal facilities. Groundwater depletion in the Valley of Mexico. Key Element of Culture The people of Mexico put high value on family, distant or close, and enjoy having celebrations with them.
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Central America Landforms
Central America is a land bridge connecting North and South America. Sierra Madre de Chiapas mountain range. Cordillera Isabelia mountain range. Bodies of Water Lake Nicaragua Gulf of Fonseca Gulf of Honduras Panama Canal Lake Managua
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Central America Religion The majority of people are Roman Catholic.
The rest of the people are Protestant with some other trace religions. Language Most people speak Spanish. Other people speak indigenous languages.
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Central America Economic Strengths Central America is growing.
They project that their GDP will reach 4.75%. Standard of Living Life expectancy is around 70 years old. Literacy rate is 77.3% GDP is an average of $1, Governments Some of Central America is a republic. Guatemala has a constitutional democratic republic and so does Honduras. Costa Rica has a democratic republic and Panama has a constitutional democracy. Belize has a parliamentary democracy.
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Central America History
Spanish explorers arrived in the 1500’s. Settlers built towns and churches. Independence came to Spanish Central America in the 1820’s. In the early 1900’s, the US built the Panama Canal across central Panama. Environmental Concerns Deforestation is a major concern. They also struggle with pollution and soil erosion. Key Element of Culture Latin America has many races because people were brought to Latin America during slavery of other migrations.
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Bahamas Landforms The Bahamas are a group of coral islands.
The highest point is located on Cat Island, which is 206 feet above sea level. There is one small river on the Andros island. Bodies of water Atlantic Ocean Straits of Florida Caribbean Sea
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Bahamas Religion 70% Protestant 13% Christian 12% Roman Catholic
Language They speak English.
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Bahamas Economic Strengths Governments
The economy here depends on tourism. Unitary Parliamentary democracy and Constitutional monarchy. Standard of Living Monarch is Elizabeth II Governor-General is Sir Arthur Foulkes GDP is $25,049. Literacy rate is 98%. Prime Minister is Hubert Ingraham Life expectancy is 70.
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Bahamas History During proprietary rule, The Bahamas became a haven for pirates, including Blackbeard. After American independence, Loyalists and their slaves moved to The Bahamas. These Loyalists established plantations on some islands and became a political force in the capital. Environmental Concerns coral reef decay waste disposal water pollution Key Element of Culture Regattas are important social events in many family island settlements. They usually feature one or more days of sailing by old-fashioned work boats, and a celebration.
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Greater Antilles Landforms Islands Volcanoes Mountains
Pico Duarte on the island of Hispaniola. Bodies of water Caribbean Sea Atlantic Ocean
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Greater Antilles Religion
The Taíno people spirituality centered on the worship of zemís which are spirits or ancestors. Language Taino Language
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Greater Antilles Economic Strengths
Strong health care and education systems. Standard of Living GDP is $20,649. Literacy rate is about 99%. Life expectancy is about 79 years. Governments Democratic Republic.
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Greater Antilles History Cuba was first inhabited by American Indians.
It was a Spanish colony until the Spanish- American War. Environmental Concerns High demands of water and energy resources. Marine pollution. Key Element of Culture They enjoyed wearing gold pennants.
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Lesser Antilles Landforms
The Lesser Antilles are a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. Mountains Bodies of water Caribbean Sea Atlantic Ocean
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Lesser Antilles Religion Mainly Roman Catholic Language
English is the official language.
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Lesser Antilles Economic Strengths Manufacturing is important.
Standard of Living GDP is about $17,455. Literacy rate is about 99%. Life expectancy is about 70. Governments Republic
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Lesser Antilles History
Christopher Columbus encountered the island of Trinidad on 31 July 1498. Trinidad and Tobago gained its independence from the United Kingdom on 31 August 1962. Environmental Concerns Pollution deforestation, soil erosion, and wildlife depletion. Key Element of Culture Trinidad and Tobago is the birthplace of calypso music and the steelpan.
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South America Landforms Amazon Basin Andes Mountains Atacama Desert
Brazilian Shield Cape Horn Bodies of water Pacific and Atlantic Ocean Scotia Sea Amazon River Lake Titicaca
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South America Religion Roman Catholic Christianity Protestant Language
Most speak Spanish but English, Dutch, and French are also official languages.
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South America Economic Strengths Imports and domestic production.
Standard of Living GDP is about $9000. Literacy rate is about 85%. Life expectancy is about 77. Governments South American governments have drifted to the political left which supports social equality.
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South America History In 1494, a treaty divided it between Spain and Portugal. The Spanish focused on the west because the Inca lived there. They gained independence between and 1830. Environmental Concerns Pollution and deforestation. Key Element of Culture South American nations have a rich variety of music.
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