1. Culture of Latin America

2. Religion Primary Religion: Christianity (Roman Catholic)
Other Religions:
Buddhist
Jewish
Islamic
Hindu
Santeria (Afro-Latin Tradition)
Macumba (tribal-voodoo)

3. Languages Spanish is the dominant language of Latin America
Portuguese is spoken in Brazil
French is spoken in French Guiana and Haiti
Other common languages:
- English
- Creole
- Amerindian

4. Family Structure
Family has a significant importance in the Latin American culture:
Extended Families are most popular
Nuclear Families are second most common

5. Music Latin American music has many varieties based on region:
- Andean Music
- Caribbean Music
- Brazilian Music
Examples:
Mariachi
Salsa
Merengue
Samba
Choro
Latin Music is influenced by:
- Spanish music
- Portuguese music
- American music
- African music

6. Arts & Literature
Latin American art has roots in the many different indigenous cultures that inhabited the Americas before European colonization in the 16th century
Latin American art is also a blend of Native-American, African, and European Cultures
Latin American literature consists of both oral & written traditions
Latin American literature became prominent during the late 20th century

7. Clothing Latin American clothing varies based on the area or region
Latin American clothing styles:
Traditional
Western/Modern
Tribal/Ethnic

8. Cuban Dish
Puerto Rican Dish
Dish from Brazil
Dish from Belize
Argentinean BBQ

9. Sports Most popular sport in Latin America is Futbol (soccer)
Brazil has won FIFA World Cup 5 times
Argentina and Uruguay have won twice
Other popular sports in Latin America:
Baseball (most popular in the Caribbean)
Ball Games (dates back to Mayans, Incas, Aztecs)
Bullfighting (popular throughout Latin America)
Rugby (most popular in South America
Basketball and Squash also are common in parts