Central America and the Caribbean

Central America is an isthmus that links what two Continents? North and South America

What countries make up the Greater Antilles? Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico

Over 700 islands make up what country? Bahamas

What two countries make up the island of Hispaniola? Haiti Dominican Republic

What was responsible for forming many of the islands in this region? Tectonic process

Name three hazards to this region? Volcanoes, hurricanes and Earthquakes

What physical process is responsible for the many islands that are found in the Lesser Antilles The meeting of tectonic plates- the Caribbean Plate with North and South American plate. Has created many mountains in the area. The tops of these volcanic mountains are islands in the Lesser Antilles

The United States built a canal across what country in the early 1900’s Panama

Most of the region’s Central American Indians live in what country? Guatemala

What country is Spanish not the official language Belize

What country do small rich landowners control most of? El Salvador

Which country was last to gain independence in 1981 Belize

What country is heavily involved in ecotourism? Costa Rica

What island did Christopher Columbus land on in 1492? Bahamas

What country in the Caribbean believes in voodoo? Haiti

What country is a commonwealth of the US Puerto Rico

What is Santeria? Blend of African traditions and Christian Beliefs

Which two Caribbean countries have the largest African population in the region? Haiti and Jamaica

Who set up a communist dictatorship in Cuba in 1959? Fidel Castro