Because "almost all" countries from Mexico to Patagonia (in Argentina) speak a Latin language (the Latin languages are: Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and Romanian). There are small countries in Latin America that do not speak a Latin language like the French Guiana and Guyana. Of course in the Caribbean a whole bunch of countries do not speak a Latin Language, but they are not included as "Latin America".
Together, North America and South America form America, or the Americas. Separated by the Isthmus of Panama (though Panama is considered completely in North America since the production of the Panama Canal) the Americas separate into a northern and southern part. The northern part is known as North America while the southern part is known as South America.
Latin America is the area of the Americas that was colonized by the Spanish, French, and Portuguese, people of Latin descent. Latin people hail from Southern Europe and are the speakers of Romance Languages (Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, etc.). Today, Latin America's languages are Romance Languages (Spanish, French, and Portuguese), and the majority of the population has either a Latin or another European group's descent. The majority of Latin America's people are mestizo, which are people of native (Native American) and European descent, but a large portion is also fully native.
Because they all speak "romance" languages, derived from Latin, primaraly Spanish, Portuguese and French.
Because their languages are derived from Latin.
Latin American countries have this name because their languages are derived from Latin.
In one sense, Latin America refers to territories in the Americas where the Spanish or Portuguese languages prevail.
Because the languages that the people spoke in this area were all based on Latin: Spanish, French Portugese.
Latin America is made up of Central and South America.
latin america
Yes. Selvas are in South America also known as latin america.
Mexico is in Latin America. Latin America is the Americas (including the Caribbean) with the exception of Canada, the US, Guyana, Suriname, and Guyane (French Guiana). Mexico happens to be in that part of Latin America that is also on the continent of North America.
Latin-America
Latin America is often divided geographically into four main regions: North America (Mexico and Central America), the Caribbean, the Andean region (including countries along the Andes mountains in South America), and the Southern Cone (southernmost part of South America). These divisions are based on geography, culture, and history.
It belongs to South America. However, it is referred to as "Latin America", as many Spanish countries are.
No, South American refers specifically to countries located in the southern part of the Americas, whereas Latin American usually encompasses countries in both South America and Central America that have languages stemming from Latin (Spanish, Portuguese, and French).
The three major geographic areas within Latin America are the Andes Mountains, the Amazon Rainforest, and the coastal plains. These regions encompass a diverse range of landscapes, climates, and ecosystems, contributing to the unique cultural and ecological richness of the continent.
Santa Claus is often called Papa Noel in South America.
Brazil is in South America. Rio or Rio De Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil, and is also the capital of the state Rio De Janeiro - which is why sometimes the city is referred to simply as Rio.
Latin America is part of North America and South America.
Northern part of South America is Colombia.Northern part of Latin America is Mexico.
Latin America does include South America, but it also includes Mexico and all those islands around where Cuba is.
Latin America includes Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
Latin America is made up of Central and South America.
Latin America is not a continent, but a region that includes parts of North and South America where Romance languages (Spanish, Portuguese, French) are spoken. It primarily comprises countries in Central and South America.