Section 1
what is the southern part of North America and are made up by Seven countries make up this region: Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Central America
what lies in the Atlantic Ocean southeast of Florida. It includes nearly 700 islands and thousands of reefs
Bahamas
who built cities and pyramids around 250 AD
Maya
what company controls the most banana production in central america
United Fruit Company
what has mountain valleys and also lies along the northern coast and also provides little crop growth
Honduras
what is a small strip of land that hoods together two big pieces of land
Isthmus
what are large pieces and are also constantly moving because of heat from the earths mantal
Tectonic Plates
when did the Spanish colonies of central america declare independence
1821
what is the source of chocolate
Cacao
what is it called when a country goes to war against its self
Civil War
what islands stretch from the southern tip of Florida to northern South America that also divide from the Atlantic Ocean.
Caribbean Islands
what is a moist and is located in high elevation and is a tropical forest
Cloud Forest
what do the countries of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala make up.
United Provinces of Central America
what trade agreement helps increase trade with other countries
Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)
which country had a civil war and is know for its bad past
El Salvador
what is it called when their are a bunch of islands together ?
Archipelago
what are a treat in the central region and also causes mass destruction's
Hurricanes
when did the united provinces or central america separate
1838 to 1839
what is the most popular country in Central America
Guatemala
which country is rebuilding from a civil war and also supported the Sandinistas
Nicaragua
what is made up of Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola and Puerto Rico
Greater Antilles
what is use for profit by using volcanic ash which has enriched the soil
Agriculture
when did the panama separate from Columbia
1903
which country has the smallest population is Central America
Belize
which country has a history of peace and also doesn`t have a army
Costa Rica
what strects from the virgin islands to Trinidad and Tobago.
Lesser Antilles
what is limited in central america
Energy
Belize gained independence from britain in
1981
what is the practices of using an areas natural environment to attract tourist
Ecotourism
what connects the Caribbean see and the pacific Ocean
Panama Canal