Section 1
This region is made out of 7 countries called Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Central America
A third island group which lies in the Atlantic Ocean southeast of Florida.
Bahamas
What influenced the modern life in Guatemala and Belize
Maya
They controlled most of the banana production in Central America
United Fruit Company
A mountainous country
Honduras
It a narrow strip of land that connects two larger land areas
Isthmus
They have pushed up most Caribbean Islands many years ago
Tectonic Plates
The Spanish colonies of Central America declared independence in this year
1821
The region is also known for tomatoes, hot peppers, and this, which is known for making chocolate
Cacao
A conflict between two or more groups within a country.
Civil War
They make a large group of islands archipelago
Caribbean Islands
A moist, high elevation tropical forest where low clouds are common
Cloud Forest
Most of the region stayed together and called themselves this
United Provinces of Central America
In 2005 Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua signed this paper with the United States to help increase trade among the countries.
Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)
A few rich families own much of the best land while most people live in poverty here
El Salvador
A large group of islands
Archipelago
A threat during summer to fall
Hurricanes
The countries of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala separated from each other in this year
1838 to 1839
The most populous country in Central America with over 13 million people live there and about 60% are mestizo and European.
Guatemala
They have also been rebuilding since the end of a civil war
Nicaragua
Made out of Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico
Greater Antilles
A profitable thing in the lands
Agriculture
Panama remained part of Colombia until this year
1903
They have the smallest population in Central America, and the country does not have much land for agriculture, either.
Belize
Unlike most other Central American countries, they have a history of peace
Costa Rica
Made out of many smaller islands
Lesser Antilles
It's limited so they rely on imports for this
Energy
Belize did not gain independence from Britain until what year?
1981
The practice of using an area’s natural environment to attract tourists
Ecotourism
It provides a link between the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Panama Canal