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This document provides information about the countries, geography, climate, animals, plants, rivers, waterfalls, mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes, deserts, and curiosities of Central America. It lists the capital cities and languages of each country in the region. It notes that Central America has a tropical climate without severe winters, and is home to many species of mammals, reptiles, birds, insects, and amphibians due to its rainforests and tropical environment. Major geographical features include the Pacific and Caribbean oceans, rivers like the Usumacinta and Motagua, volcanoes such as Chiriqui and Irazu, and earthquakes and tsunamis that can occur.
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Central America
Central America is a region connecting North and South America, comprising Mexico, Central American countries, and the Caribbean islands. It has a population of over 188 million and is geographically, culturally, and linguistically diverse. Central America experienced colonial rule by European powers and domination by the United States through interventions and support of authoritarian regimes. More recently, neoliberal economic policies promoted by institutions like the IMF have led to increased inequality, poverty, crime, and social unrest in the region.
Central America
Central America is an isthmus connecting North and South America. It has a mountainous core with volcanoes over 13,000 feet high, creating distinct climate zones. The Caribbean coast has dense rainforests due to heavy rainfall from northeast trade winds, while the Pacific coast has a rain shadow effect producing both wet and dry tropical climates. Most Central Americans are poor and rely on agriculture, especially coffee, bananas, and cotton exports, while a small wealthy class owns most of the land and dominates the governments, leading to political conflicts.
CENTRAL AMERICA
Central America is an isthmus connecting North and South America that includes 7 countries. The land is mountainous and volcanic. The climate is tropical across the region. Countries include Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and Belize. Key features include volcanoes, lakes, rainforests, Mayan ruins, and biodiversity. Tourism is an important industry, focused on beaches, diving, hiking and cultural experiences.
South america
South America was named after Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer. It is the fourth largest continent located primarily in the southern hemisphere, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean. Some key features include the Andes Mountains, Amazon River, diverse climate and cultures influenced by European colonization. The continent has experienced rapid economic development in recent decades driven by industries like agriculture, mining, and manufacturing.
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The document provides information about the countries of Central America, including their capital cities, populations, languages spoken, histories, climates, and staple foods. Some key details are:
- Guatemala's capital is Guatemala City, 60% speak Spanish and staples include maize, rice and beans.
- Belize was formerly part of Guatemala and gained independence in 1981, with Belmopan as its capital.
- El Salvador's capital is San Salvador and it ended a 12-year civil war in 1992; pupusas and curtido are staple dishes.
South america
South America has a diverse landscape, climate, and population. It has a land area of 6.9 million square miles and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean. The continent contains countries that were formerly colonies of European powers like Portugal, Spain, Britain, France, and the Netherlands. The Andes Mountains run along the western coastline and the Amazon River basin covers a large area. South America has a population of over 373 million people that is becoming increasingly urbanized. The continent produces many agricultural commodities and has significant mineral resources that have supported industrialization. The languages of South America reflect its colonial past but some indigenous languages are still spoken as well.
South America
South America can be divided into 5 main physiographic regions - the Andes Mountains, Brazilian Highlands, Guiana Highlands, Amazon River Basin, and the Deserts. The longest mountain range in the world, the Andes, stretch along the western edge of South America. Key countries described include Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina. Major cities highlighted are Caracas, Bogota, Lima, La Paz, Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. The economies and cultures of each country are briefly summarized.
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South America is the fourth largest continent located in the Western Hemisphere. It contains 12 independent countries and French Guiana. The continent varies greatly in geography from the Amazon Rainforest to the Andes Mountains. During the 15th-16th centuries, Spain and Portugal colonized South America and established colonies that gained independence in the 19th century. Today, South America has a population of over 420 million people and a diverse history, cultures, and landscapes. The continent is home to the Amazon River, Andes Mountains, and many unique species of plants and animals.
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Central America
Central America is an isthmus connecting North and South America. It has a mountainous core with volcanoes over 13,000 feet high, creating distinct climate zones. The Caribbean coast has dense rainforests due to heavy rainfall from northeast trade winds, while the Pacific coast has a rain shadow effect producing both wet and dry tropical climates. Most Central Americans are poor and rely on agriculture, especially coffee, bananas, and cotton exports, while a small wealthy class owns most of the land and dominates the governments, leading to political conflicts.
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Central America is an isthmus connecting North and South America that includes 7 countries. The land is mountainous and volcanic. The climate is tropical across the region. Countries include Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and Belize. Key features include volcanoes, lakes, rainforests, Mayan ruins, and biodiversity. Tourism is an important industry, focused on beaches, diving, hiking and cultural experiences.
South america
South America was named after Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer. It is the fourth largest continent located primarily in the southern hemisphere, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean. Some key features include the Andes Mountains, Amazon River, diverse climate and cultures influenced by European colonization. The continent has experienced rapid economic development in recent decades driven by industries like agriculture, mining, and manufacturing.
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The document provides information about the countries of Central America, including their capital cities, populations, languages spoken, histories, climates, and staple foods. Some key details are:
- Guatemala's capital is Guatemala City, 60% speak Spanish and staples include maize, rice and beans.
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South america
South America has a diverse landscape, climate, and population. It has a land area of 6.9 million square miles and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean. The continent contains countries that were formerly colonies of European powers like Portugal, Spain, Britain, France, and the Netherlands. The Andes Mountains run along the western coastline and the Amazon River basin covers a large area. South America has a population of over 373 million people that is becoming increasingly urbanized. The continent produces many agricultural commodities and has significant mineral resources that have supported industrialization. The languages of South America reflect its colonial past but some indigenous languages are still spoken as well.
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South America can be divided into 5 main physiographic regions - the Andes Mountains, Brazilian Highlands, Guiana Highlands, Amazon River Basin, and the Deserts. The longest mountain range in the world, the Andes, stretch along the western edge of South America. Key countries described include Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina. Major cities highlighted are Caracas, Bogota, Lima, La Paz, Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. The economies and cultures of each country are briefly summarized.
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3) South America features the towering Andes Mountains along the western coast and the immense Amazon River basin and rainforest. The continent also includes the massive Atacama Desert and Pacific Ocean coastline.
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Latin America's diverse physical geography includes mountain ranges, rivers, deserts, and seas. The Sierra Madre mountains dominate Mexico and Central America. Central America is an isthmus connecting North and South America, with many volcanoes. The Panama Canal crosses the isthmus. The Caribbean islands vary in size from coral reefs to larger islands with volcanic peaks. The towering Andes mountains run along the western coast of South America. Major physical features also include the Amazon rainforest, the Atacama Desert in Chile, and the Amazon and other rivers.
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Latin America's diverse physical geography includes mountain ranges, rivers, deserts, and seas. The Sierra Madre mountains dominate Mexico and Central America. Central America is an isthmus connecting North and South America, with many volcanoes. The Panama Canal crosses the isthmus. The Caribbean islands vary in size from coral reefs to larger islands with volcanic peaks. The towering Andes mountains run along the western coast of South America. Major physical features also include the Amazon rainforest, the Atacama Desert in Chile, and the Amazon and other rivers.
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Latin America covers 8 million square miles from the US-Mexico border to the southern tip of Argentina. It is called Latin America because the languages spoken there, Spanish and Portuguese, derive from Latin. The region is divided into Middle America, the Caribbean, and South America. Latin America's landscape was formed by the collision of tectonic plates along the Pacific Ring of Fire, creating mountains and volcanoes like the Andes and Sierra Madre ranges, as well as rivers like the Amazon. While Latin America has significant natural resources like minerals, forests, and oil, factors like inaccessibility and divisions have hindered their full development.
Physical featuresoflatinamerica
Latin America's physical geography is divided into three regions: Mexico and Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. Mexico and Central America feature mountain ranges like the Sierra Madre and a central plateau in Mexico. Central America is an isthmus connecting North and South America crossed by the important Panama Canal. The Caribbean islands vary in size from small coral islands to larger islands formed from underwater mountains. South America is dominated by the massive Andes Mountains along the west coast and the immense Amazon River Basin and rainforest in the center.
CCS Gr. 4 Central America
Central America is an isthmus located between North and South America that borders the Caribbean Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It connects Mexico to the north and borders South America to the south. The isthmus includes seven countries from Belize to Panama and is characterized by volcanic mountains and coastal areas with a tropical climate.
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Latin America's physical geography is divided into three regions: Mexico and Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. Mexico and Central America feature mountain ranges like the Sierra Madre and a central plateau in Mexico. Central America is an isthmus connecting North and South America crossed by the important Panama Canal. The Caribbean islands vary in size from small coral islands to larger islands formed from underwater mountains. South America is dominated by the massive Andes Mountains along the western coast and the immense Amazon River Basin and rainforest in the center.
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El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated country in Central America. It has a mountainous terrain with volcanic activity and is prone to earthquakes. The climate is tropical along the coast and temperate inland, with wet and dry seasons. San Salvador is the capital and largest city, with over 1.6 million people.
Colombia An Example Of Megadiversity
Colombia has 5 distinct geographical regions that contribute to its status as one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. It contains a wide variety of ecosystems and microclimates ranging from snow-capped Andean peaks to deserts and rainforests. Some of its ecosystems exist nowhere else. The country borders both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean and contains over 50 million people distributed across its diverse terrain.
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- 1. Ainoa, Amanda, Irene and Belén
- 2. LOCATION
- 3. Countries of Central America Antigua and Barbuda Capital: Saint John’s Language: English Bahamas Capital: Nassau Language: English Barbados Capital: Bridgetown Language: English Belize Capital: Belmopan Language: English, Espanish Costa Rica Capital: San Jose Language: Spanish Cuba Capital: Havana Language: Spanish Dominica Capital: Roseau Language: English, French Dominican Republic Capital: Santo Domingo Language: Spanish El salvador Capital: San salvador Language: Spanish Grenada Capital: Saint george’s Language: English
- 4. Countries of Central America Guatemala Capital: Guatemala Language: Spanish Haiti Capital: Port-au-prince Language: French, Kriol Hondures Capital: Tegucigalpa Language: Spanish Jamaica Capital: Kingston Language: English Mexico Capital: Mexico City Language: Spanish Nicaragua Capital: Managua Language: Spanish Panama Capital: Panama Language: Spanish Saint Kitts and Nevis Capital: Basse Terre Language: English Saint Lucia Capital: Castries Language: English Sant Vincent and les Grenadines Capital: Kingstown Language: English
- 5. OCEANS It is surrounded by: Pacific Ocean Caribbean Ocean
- 6. CLIMATE Central America has a tropical humid climate. It has no real winter; even the coldest month averages above 18 °C, with summers of 27 to 28 °.
- 7. ANIMALS AND PLANTS In Central America there are lots of animals because there are lots of rainforests. Also, there are lots of animals because Central America is a tropical place and it’s a place where plants grow very well. There are lots of types: • Mammals • Reptiles • Birds • Insects • Amphibians
- 8. Rivers There are three important rivers in central America; Usumacinta, Motagua and Matagalpa . RIVERS
- 9. Waterfalls In Central America there are many waterfalls and very beautiful. Eyipantla falls Veracruz, México 40 m wide and 50 m high
- 10. Mountains and volcanoes Volcanoes: The volcano Chiriqui (Panamá): 3 475 m The volcano Irazu (Costa Rica): 3 432 m Mountains: Mountain Fabrega (Panamá): 3 335 m Mountain Itamut (Panamá): 3 279 m Mountain Echandi (Panamá): 3 162 m Central America is famous for its volcanoes, there are some here:
- 12. Deserts There are two important deserts in central America: Sonoran Desert(Mexico, 311 000 km2 ) Chihuahuan Desert( Mexico, 520 000 km2 ) Sonoran desertChihuahuan desert
- 13. Curiosities On 31/10/2012, a meteorite fell into the Popocatepetl volcano. The Popocatepetl volcano is in Mexico. Still it is not known which was. This is the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_deta ilpage&v=MjLwWVRkxG4#t=37s
- 14. Other curiosities The Sancocho is a soup made of meat, tubers, vegetables and spices, very typical of the Dominican Republic.