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What country is the largest island in the Caribbean?
What country is the largest island in the Caribbean?
Cuba
Which Central American country has the most populated city?
Which Central American country has the most populated city?
Guatemala
Which is the smallest country in Central America?
Which is the smallest country in Central America?
El Salvador
Which country has the world's largest pyramid? What is the name of the pyramid?
Which country has the world's largest pyramid? What is the name of the pyramid?
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Which country has a canal that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean?
Which country has a canal that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean?
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Which country is considered to have the highest density of biodiversity in the world?
Which country is considered to have the highest density of biodiversity in the world?
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Which country is the smaller island of the Greater Antilles?
Which country is the smaller island of the Greater Antilles?
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Which country has the largest freshwater lake in Central America? What is the name of the lake?
Which country has the largest freshwater lake in Central America? What is the name of the lake?
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The Coco River is a natural border between Nicaragua and which other country?
The Coco River is a natural border between Nicaragua and which other country?
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Which is the only country to have a bible on their national flag?
Which is the only country to have a bible on their national flag?
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Which country has the highest mountain in South America? What is the name of the mountain?
Which country has the highest mountain in South America? What is the name of the mountain?
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Punta Arenas is the southernmost point of which country?
Punta Arenas is the southernmost point of which country?
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Which country has the largest salt flats in the world? What are the salt flats called?
Which country has the largest salt flats in the world? What are the salt flats called?
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The Galapagos Islands belong to which country?
The Galapagos Islands belong to which country?
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Which country has the largest oil reserves in South America?
Which country has the largest oil reserves in South America?
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The largest lake in South America (by volume of water) is located on the border of Bolivia and which other country? What is the name of the lake?
The largest lake in South America (by volume of water) is located on the border of Bolivia and which other country? What is the name of the lake?
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Which Southern American country is divided by a river into two regions?
Which Southern American country is divided by a river into two regions?
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Which country has the southernmost capital city in South America?
Which country has the southernmost capital city in South America?
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The Golden Dar Frog is native to the Pacific coast of which country?
The Golden Dar Frog is native to the Pacific coast of which country?
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Which Spanish-speaking country is located on the West Coast of Central Africa?
Which Spanish-speaking country is located on the West Coast of Central Africa?
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Which Spanish-speaking country is located in southwestern Europe?
Which Spanish-speaking country is located in southwestern Europe?
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Study Notes
Caribbean and Central American Geography
- Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean.
- Guatemala hosts the most populated city in Central America.
- El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America.
- Panama features a canal that links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
- Costa Rica is renowned for having the highest biodiversity density globally.
Mexican and Central American Landmarks
- Mexico is home to the Great Pyramid of Cholula, referred to as Tlachihualtepeti, the world's largest pyramid.
- Nicaragua boasts Lake Nicaragua, the largest freshwater lake in Central America.
- The Coco River serves as a natural border between Nicaragua and Honduras.
Unique National Symbols and Nature
- The Dominican Republic is the only country with a Bible depicted on its national flag.
- Argentina's Mount Aconcagua is the tallest mountain in South America.
- Bolivia is known for the Salar de Uyuni (or Salar de Tunupa), the largest salt flats worldwide.
Islands and Natural Resources
- The Galapagos Islands are part of Ecuador.
- Venezuela has the largest oil reserves in South America.
- Lake Titicaca, South America's largest lake by volume, is located on the border of Bolivia and Peru.
Geography of Southern Cone Nations
- Paraguay is distinguished by a river that divides the country into two distinct regions.
- Uruguay has the southernmost capital city in South America.
- Colombia is home to the Golden Dar Frog, native to its Pacific coast.
European and African Spanish-speaking Countries
- Equatorial Guinea is the Spanish-speaking nation located on the West Coast of Central Africa.
- Spain is a Spanish-speaking country situated in southwestern Europe.
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Test your knowledge of geography with these flashcards focused on Spanish-speaking countries. This quiz covers key facts about the largest, smallest, and most populated countries in Central America and the Caribbean. Perfect for enhancing your understanding of Latin American geography!
