Central America and the Caribbean Flashcards
What do the Caribbean islands make up?
A large group of islands called an archipelago
What is an isthmus?
A narrow strip of land that connects two larger land areas
What marks the change in season in the Caribbean and central america?
Rainfall
Where are cloud forests found?
In highland regions
How long did the united fruit company control banana production in Central America?
Early to mid 1900’s
Why is economic development limited?
They have few energy resources
What is the official language in most countries?
Spanish
When did the United States finish building the Panama Canal?
1914
What is the poorest countries in the Americas?
Haiti
Puerto Rico was a Spanish colony, what is it now?
A U.S. commonwealth
Who continued o run the countries in central America after the the economies’ independence?
Wealthy landowners
What is the festival held just before the christian season of lent?
Carnival
Why do most of the people in El Salvador live in poverty?
Because only a few rich families own land
What Central America country has a history of peace and stability?
Costa Rica
Which Caribbean island sparked the idea of independence first? Who lead the revolt?
Haiti
