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1 ISLANDS OF THE CARIBBEAN

2 The islands were formed from underwater mountains and coral. Coral Reefs around the world

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10 HISTORYHISTORY

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12 Poorest Country in the Western Hemisphere: Haiti (5:35minutes)

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17 http://www.folkart.com/home/indios.htm Weave Baskets http://www.folkart.com/nims/page1-2.htm Pottery Beautiful Art http://www.folkart.com/swenty-3/

18 http://www.visitaruba.com/attractions/whatson/carnival2004/ostadgrandparade/pages/IMG_0140.htm Carnival is the period of parties and parades celebrated just before Ash Wednesday and begins the 40 days of Lent. Lent is a time when Catholic Christians prepare for Easter by going without meat on Fridays, giving up something they like, and praying. It is celebrated throughout Latin America. Carnival is like Mardi Gras, which is celebrated in places like New Orleans and Galveston. http://www.answers.com/topic/carnival

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20 STEELDRUMS (2 minutes)

21 LIFE ON THE ISLANDS

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