Latin America An Overview Where is Latin America

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Latin America An Overview

Latin America An Overview

Where is Latin America? Latin America is made of up three areas. -Middle America.

Where is Latin America? Latin America is made of up three areas. -Middle America. (Mexico and Central America) -Caribbean -South America

Middle America

Middle America

Caribbean

Caribbean

South America

South America

What Makes Latin America a Region? ***Remember we are looking for characteristics the areas

What Makes Latin America a Region? ***Remember we are looking for characteristics the areas of Latin America HAVE IN COMMON.

Is latin AMerica a Region because the areas have a similar Climate? Lets see…

Is latin AMerica a Region because the areas have a similar Climate? Lets see…

Mexico

Mexico

Brazil

Brazil

Argentina

Argentina

No -- Latin America is Not a region because of the climate or Vegetation.

No -- Latin America is Not a region because of the climate or Vegetation. Then what makes latin America a region? ?

If not climate, Vegetation or Physical Features it Must Be… CULTURE!!! Remember with such

If not climate, Vegetation or Physical Features it Must Be… CULTURE!!! Remember with such a large area these are general characteristics. There will be much variation within Latin America.

1. Latin America --- language The region is called LATIN America because of the

1. Latin America --- language The region is called LATIN America because of the main Languages spoken there are based on LATIN. -Spanish -French -Portuguese

2. Religion 90% of the people in Latin America are Roman Catholic.

2. Religion 90% of the people in Latin America are Roman Catholic.

3. Similar Ethnicity -The people of Latin America are a mixture of native, European,

3. Similar Ethnicity -The people of Latin America are a mixture of native, European, and African people.

4. Latin America shares COLONIAL HISTORY -Every place in Latin America was or is

4. Latin America shares COLONIAL HISTORY -Every place in Latin America was or is a European colony.

5. The EConomy -The economy of most latin american countries is based on AGRICULTURE

5. The EConomy -The economy of most latin american countries is based on AGRICULTURE and/or exporting raw materials

6. Land use and ownership -Traditionally the land was owned by a few wealthy

6. Land use and ownership -Traditionally the land was owned by a few wealthy families who created large estates.

7. Art and architecture - There are 3 main styles of architecture. - 1.

7. Art and architecture - There are 3 main styles of architecture. - 1. Mission 2. Baroque 3. Native

8. Latin Music and Dance! -Tango -Mariachi -Rumba -Salsa

8. Latin Music and Dance! -Tango -Mariachi -Rumba -Salsa

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