History
This country was the first independent black republic in the world.
What is Haiti?
Made of ground corn dough and cooked on a griddle, these stuffed corn cakes are daily staples in both Venezuela and Colombia
What are Arepas?
Originating in Jamaica during the late 1960s, this genre featuring offbeat rhythms was popularized worldwide by artists like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh.
What is Reggae?
Stretching across 9 countries, this rainforest in South America is the largest tropical rainforest on Earth.
What is the Amazon Rainforest?
Hailing from Barbados, this international pop star, entrepreneur, and billionaire was named a National Hero of Barbados in 2021
Who is Rihanna?
Most countries in South America speak Spanish, except for this massive nation where the official language is Portuguese due to its colonial history.
What is Brazil?
Popular across Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, these crispy fried patties made from green plantain slices are smashed flat and seasoned with salt.
What are Tostones?
"Don't worry about a thing, 'cause every little thing gonna be alright" are the famous opening lines to this 1977 Bob Marley & The Wailers song
What is "Three Little Birds"?
Located along the northern coast of the island, this vibrant, historic city serves as the capital of Cuba and is famous for its colorful colonial architecture and classic American cars.
What is Havana?
Holding world records in both the 100m and 200m, this legendary Jamaican sprinter won eight Olympic gold medals and is universally considered the fastest man alive.
Who is Usain Bolt?
Indigenous to the Caribbean islands including Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica, this indigenous group was the first to encounter Christopher Columbus in 1492 and mounted early resistance against Spanish colonization.
Who are the Taíno?
This famous sweet spread, popular across Argentina and Uruguay, is made by slowly heating milk and sugar into a rich caramel.
What is Dulce de Leche?
Originating in the Dominican Republic, this intimate, guitar-driven partner dance involves a distinct four-step side-to-side movement with a hip pop on the fourth beat
What is Bachata?
Running along South America’s western coast, this is the longest continental mountain range in the world.
What are the Andes?
Widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players in history, this Brazilian icon scored over 1,000 professional goals and won three FIFA World Cups.
Who is Pelé?
This famous military general, nicknamed "The Liberator," helped free several South American nations from Spanish rule, and has a country named after him.
Who is Simón Bolívar? (Bolivia)
This popular South American dish consists of fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices and seasoned with chili peppers.
What is Ceviche?
Created in Trinidad and Tobago during the 20th century, this instrument made from industrial oil drums is the only acoustic instrument invented in the 20th century.
What is the Steelpan (or Steel Drum)?
Located in the Caribbean, this island separates the Dominican Republic and Haiti
What is Hispaniola?
Born on the Caribbean island of Nevis and raised on St. Croix, this founding father went on to become the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
During the Golden Age of Piracy, this island in the northern Bahamas became an infamous lawless "Pirate Republic" led by figures like Blackbeard and Anne Bonny.
What is Nassau (or New Providence)?
Traditionally eaten on New Year’s Day to celebrate Haitian independence, this rich, spiced pumpkin soup was once forbidden to enslaved people under French rule.
What is Soup Joumou?
From Trinidad and Tobago, this modern soca sub-genre uses fast, high-bpm rhythms designed to get Carnival crowds jumping and wining
What is Power Soca?
Located in Venezuela’s Canaima National Park, this is the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall, dropping nearly 3,212 feet
What is Angel Falls?
Nicknamed the "Black Napoleon," this former enslaved military genius transformed the slave uprising in Saint-Domingue into a disciplined army and served as governor before his arrest by French forces.
Who is Toussaint Louverture?