Latin America is divided into three main regions - Middle America, South America, and the Caribbean. Some key facts about Latin America include that Spanish and Portuguese are the dominant languages and the most common form of government is a federal republic. Brazil has the largest population in Latin America at around 192 million people.

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6. Features of Latin America Borders Latin America is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean. The eastern border is made up of the Atlantic Ocean, The Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. The Antarctic Ocean is south of the southern most point of Latin America.

7. Features of Latin America Rivers There are several major rivers in Latin America. The Amazon River runs over 4,000 miles through Peru and Brazil and is the 2 nd longest river in the world. The Rio Grande is the northern border of Mexico with The United States. Rivers provide fish and are used for transportation. Other major rivers of Latin America are The Uruguay River, Parana River and the Paraguay River.

8. Features of Latin America Mountains The Andes Mountain Range in western South America is the longest and tallest in all of Latin America. The Sierra Madre in Mexico, the Guiana Highlands in Venezuela and the Brazilian Highlands in eastern Brazil are some of the other mountains in South America.

9. Features of Latin America Biggest and Highest The Highest Waterfall in Latin America is Angel Falls in Venezuela at 3,212 feet. The Highest Point in Latin America is Aconcagua in the southern Andes of Argentina at 22,834 feet. The Largest Lake is Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela and covers 5,217 square miles.

10. Latin America Facts The two major languages of Latin America are Spanish and Portuguese. The most common form of government is Federal Republic, a democratic style of government. Latin America is rich in natural resources and leads the world as the largest beef exporter. Other major exports include iron ore, copper, tin, oil, natural gas, natural rubber and various produce.

11. Latin American Populations

12. Latin American Populations 38% 0.379 207 545 545,000,000 Other 5% 0.047 26 545 26,000,000 Venezuela 20% 0.203 111 545 111,000,000 Mexico 2% 0.020 11 545 11,000,000 Cuba 35% 0.0348 192 = 39 545 109 192,000.000 Brazil Percent Decimal Fraction Population Country Latin America Populations

13. Cuba Cuba is located between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean less than 100 miles south of The U.S.A.

14. Cuba Climate Cuba has a tropical climate with hot and humid conditions all year long. There are 2 seasons, the dry season (November to April) and the wet season (May to October). Resources Cuba’s natural resources are cobalt, nickel, iron ore, copper, manganese, salt, timber, silica, petroleum and arable land. Cuba’s major crops are sugar, tobacco, citrus, coffee, rice, potatoes and beans.

15. Cuba The major population centers of Cuba are in Havana, the country’s capital, and the Guantanamo region. The total population of Cuba is just over 11 million.

16. Cuba Cuban agriculture can be seen almost everywhere you go. Since there are no mountains in Cuba, most of the land is suitable for farming. Many Cubans grow crops in their yards in the cities.

17. Cuba The major industries of Cuba are sugar, petroleum, tobacco, chemicals, construction, services, nickel, steel, cement and agricultural machinery. Almost all the industry in Cuba is owned and controlled by the government and employs nearly 78% of the country’s people. Cuban’s industry is centered around processing the sugar and tobacco crops, mining nickel and iron, providing materials for construction and machinery for farming. Most industry is located near the major cities of Havana, Santiago de Cuba, Camaguey, Holguin, Santa Clara, and Guantanamo.

18. Brazil Brazil is located in South America taking up most of the central and eastern part of the continent. Brazil is larger than all the other South American countries combined.

19. Brazil The climate of Brazil is Tropical and mostly hot. Some areas are dry and most get a lot of rainfall. The only areas that get cold temperatures are in the higher elevations in the southern mountains.

20. Brazil Brazil has many natural resources. Iron, manganese, coal, bauxite, nickel, oil, tin, silver, diamonds, gold, natural gas and uranium are all found in Brazil. Brazil also has large areas of pasture land and is the worlds leading beef exporter. Fresh water and hydro-electric production is also abundant providing over 90% of the countries electricity.

21. Brazil Brazil’s total population is about 192,000,000. Most of the population is found in the southern areas and near the larger cities. Most of the country is very sparsely populated. The areas with very few people are not developed and have only a few small cities.

22. Brazil Brazil produces a large variety of crops including cocoa, cotton, rice, sugarcane, oranges, corn, soybeans, wheat, beans, manioc (cassava), bananas, peanuts, and coffee. Brazil is one of the largest exporters of guavas, lemons, mangoes, passion fruit, tangerines, and tobacco. Of course, Brazil nuts also come from Brazil.

23. Brazil Brazil’s major industries are automobile manufacturing, parts and machinery, mining, electrical and communications, and metal processing. Industry in Brazil employees 27 percent of the work-force. Industrial products include iron and steel, automobiles, petroleum, chemicals, and cement.

24. Rain Forest A rain forest is an area that receives a high amount of rainfall and is made up of dense stands of trees and other plants. A large amount of the world’s rain forests are found in Brazil. Much of the rain forests have never been fully explored or studied. We may never know all the plants and animals that live in the rain forest. Many thousands of acres of rain forests are being destroyed every year. These are rain forests that will never grow back. That means all the plants and animals that live there are gone forever. We should be slow to destroy something that can not be replaced. It is not fully known how destroying these forests will effect the rest of the world. Brazil is taking steps to gain more control over these forests to protect them and manage them as a valuable resource.

25. Visit Latin America Visit Latin America and have the adventure you have always dreamed about. The natural beauty, modern cities, breath taking waterfalls and friendly people will give you memories to last a lifetime. From the warm beaches of the Caribbean to the dense rain forest of Brazil to the majestic mountains of Chili you are sure to find just what you are looking for no matter what you are looking for. Along the way you are sure to have a few surprises that will make your trip even more exciting. Make your plans now to head south and experience the rich culture and matchless sights of Latin America. You will treasure your experiences for the rest of your life.