Location
Where is the Lesser Antilles location?
The carribean
Religions?
Mainly Christianity
Others include: Roman Catholicism or Protestantism
How did the changes in government happen?
Movements, constitutional reforms, and many others
T/F Does the Lesser Antilles receive tsunami's from earthquaks?
True
What seasons hurricanes come through the Lesser Antilles?
Season runs from July to November
Would it be east, west, north or south of the continent North America?
South
What is their culture?
Diverse, vibrant, mix of African and European.
How has the changes in government impacted religions?
Trends in religious freedom vary by island
What was the most damaging earthquake received in the Lesser Antilles?
Guadelope Earthquake with a magnitude of 8.5
How does the tectonic plate activity affect the Lesser Antilles?
Earthquakes coming from tectonic plate activity causing damage to buildings and reshape the features.
The Lesser Antilles is beside what?
Greater Antilles
What is the estimated area?
14,364 km2 (5,564 sq mi)
How has the changes impacted them?
Impacted economics, social inequalities, and environmental changes.
How many earthquakes per does the Lesser Antilles receive per year?
Hundreds
What plate is the Lesser Antilles on?
The carribbean plate
What sea is the Lesser Antilles in?
The Carribbean Sea
What is the population density?
274.9/km2 (712/sq mi)
How has the government changed?
They have gone under significant changes from colonial rule to independence.
How many deaths did the Great Hurricane of 1780 cause to the Lesser Antilles?
estimated 22,000-27,500 deaths
What is another major feature?
It is surrounded by The Carribbean Sea
Does the Lesser Antilles have a capital?
No
What is the estimated population in the Lesser Antilles in 2009?
3,949,250
What is their government?
Independent nations
What was the most devastating hurricane in the Lesser Antilles?
The Great Hurricane of 1780
What is a main feature about the Lesser Antilles?
It's a volcanic archipelago (chain of islands)