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What is the largest lake in Central America?
What is the largest lake in Central America?
Which river is the longest in Central America?
Which river is the longest in Central America?
What is the primary language spoken in Belize?
What is the primary language spoken in Belize?
What is the largest rainforest in the world located in South America?
What is the largest rainforest in the world located in South America?
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How many people approximately live in South America?
How many people approximately live in South America?
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Which country has the largest population in South America?
Which country has the largest population in South America?
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What religion predominantly practices among the people of South America?
What religion predominantly practices among the people of South America?
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What type of soil is predominantly found in the Caribbean?
What type of soil is predominantly found in the Caribbean?
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Which is the largest lake in the Caribbean?
Which is the largest lake in the Caribbean?
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What is the estimated population of the Caribbean?
What is the estimated population of the Caribbean?
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Which language is predominantly spoken in the Caribbean due to its colonization?
Which language is predominantly spoken in the Caribbean due to its colonization?
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What is an isthmus?
What is an isthmus?
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Which two countries are among the most populated in the Caribbean after Cuba?
Which two countries are among the most populated in the Caribbean after Cuba?
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Which of the following is true regarding the demographics of the Caribbean?
Which of the following is true regarding the demographics of the Caribbean?
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Study Notes
Caribbean
- Composed of approximately 7,000 islands; surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico.
- Volcanic origin; active volcanoes exist (e.g., St. Croix, St. Vincent).
- Contains lakes and rivers; Lake Enriquillo (largest Caribbean lake) and the Cauto River (largest Caribbean river), located in Hispaniola and Cuba respectively.
- Estimated population: 36 million; Cuba (11 million) is the most populous island nation, followed by the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
- Primarily Spanish-speaking and Catholic; with influences of French, English, and indigenous languages; Protestantism is also present.
- Diverse ethnicities; African/Caribbean, European/Caribbean, and indigenous (Arawak, Carib, Taino).
Central America
- Isthmus connecting North and South America; a narrow strip of land.
- Primarily volcanic origin and mountainous terrain.
- Contains significant bodies of water; Lake Nicaragua (largest lake) and the Rio Coco (longest river).
- Notable features: rainforests and the second-largest coral reef system globally.
- Estimated population: 43 million; Guatemala (13 million) has the largest population.
- Predominantly Spanish-speaking, with English as the official language in Belize.
- Primarily Catholic; however, ethnicity shows a mix of European and indigenous tribal descents as well.
South America
- Features the Amazon Rainforest (largest), Amazon River (highest volume), Angel Falls (highest), and the Andes Mountains (longest mountain range).
- Estimated population: 380 million; Brazil (194 million) is the most populous country.
- Predominantly Spanish-speaking; however, Portuguese is spoken by roughly half the population; other languages include French, Italian, and Dutch.
- Primarily Catholic; influenced by Spanish colonization, but with variations (e.g., Protestantism in French Guiana), Christians, Hindus, and Islamic practitioners present in Guyana and Suriname.
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Description
Explore the rich geographical features and cultural diversity of the Caribbean and Central America. This quiz covers various aspects including volcanic origins, significant lakes and rivers, population demographics, and linguistic influences. Test your knowledge on the region's unique characteristics and history.
