Latin American Geography and Culture

Vocabulary terms regarding the geography, history, and economic definitions of Latin America as presented in the lecture transcript.

West indies

The Bahama, the Greater Antilles, the Lesser Antilles

A developing country few advanced technologies, an economy based on agricultural production, and?

a low gross national product.

Gross national product

The total income owned by the citizens and business of a country.

Rio Bravo

River border between Mexico and the United States

Mayan and Aztec Indians

Groups that established advanced civilizations in Mexico long before the Spanish began exploring the country.

Patagonia

A dry region in South America consisting of flat, blocky plains.

Pampas

Productive farms and ranch lands found in South America.

Strat Of Melbourne

The body of water that separates Mainland South America from Terra De Fugal.

Terra De Fugal

The area separated from Mainland South America by the Strat Of Melbourne.

Bolivia

The only country in the Western Hemisphere that possesses two capital cities.

Great Escortment

A geographical feature that promoted the development of coastal cities in Brazil.

The Bahamas Leeward Island

A chain consisting of approximately 3,000 islands.

Cuba

The largest island located in the West Indies.

Hispania

The island that contains both Haiti and The Dominican Republic.

Puerto Rico

A commonwealth of The United States.

Rio Bravo

A river that serves as the border between Mexico and The United States.

Guatemala

The largest Central American country in terms of population.

Mount Anagala

The highest peak in the Western Hemisphere.

Panama Canal

A landmark that crosses Panama and connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Andes Mountain

The longest mountain range on Earth.

Lake Maracaibo

The largest lake in South America.

Peru

The country with the largest American Indian population in the world.

Lake Tantacalca

The largest navigatable wake (lake) on earth.

Ata, Comma

Recognized as the driest desert on earth.

Cape Horn

The southernmost point of South America.

Brazil

The largest South American country in both area and population.

West Indies

A region comprising The Bahamas, the Great Entails, and the Lesser Entails.