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What is the difference between South America and latin America?
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∙ 14y ago
Latin America refers to that part of the Western Hemisphere in which Spanish, French and Portugese (languages being related to Latin) are spoken predominantly; it is a cultural region that encompasses Mexico and Central America, the Caribbean and South America.
South America is a geographic region located in the south-western hemisphere.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoLatin America The countries of the Western Hemisphere south of the United States, especially those speaking Spanish, Portuguese, or French.
South America A continent of the southern Western Hemisphere southeast of North America between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It extends from the Caribbean Sea southward to Cape Horn.
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What is Latin America's lowest point?
the lowest point in latin America (south America) is laguna del carbon... it is 344 feet below sea level
What countries have trade and manufacturing?
in ueroppe, south asia, south australia, mexico, and latin america
What is the political region of Mexico and Venezuela?
Mexico is on the southern tip of North America, just south of the United States border. it is also between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean.
Why is it called Central America?
Central America lies between North America and South America name was given by Europeans and Anglo Saxons, it was called first by the Aztecs, Anahuac, which means the land between two oceans, afterwards it became the Kingdom of New Spain, which covered central America, the Caribbean, Mexico, and half of the Usa, and since they split from Mexico, in 1824, they became first a Central American Confederation, but their came the gringo and split the countries up.
Which continent is home to the most languages?
Latin America or Mexico and Central America, South America, and the Carribean Islands.
What is the Name of the group of countries between Mexico and South America?
Latin America.
What is the difference between Latin America and Mesoamerica?
Latin America refers to the region in the Americas that was colonized by Latin European countries, primarily Spain and Portugal, and where Romance languages like Spanish and Portuguese are spoken. Mesoamerica, on the other hand, is a cultural region in central America that encompasses parts of present-day Mexico and Central America, known for its ancient civilizations like the Maya and Aztec. Mesoamerica is a subset of Latin America, with its own distinct cultural and historical characteristics.
Is Latin America between North America and stretched from Mexico to South America?
Latin America is loosely defined as those countries with languages derived from ancient Latin. Specifically, Spanish, French and Portuguese. Therefore, Latin America spans Mexico (North America), Central America, the Caribbean and South America.
What is the difference between he sierra madre mountins and the Andes mountains?
in Latin America
What region is Dominican Republic in?
Latin America between Mexico and South America. It's a little island
What is the main region in Mexico and Central America?
Latin America. Also North America, if you have to divide the Americas between North and South America.
What area of latin America is cold and dry?
The Andean region in South America, particularly in countries like Chile and Argentina, is known for cold and dry climates due to the high altitude and proximity to the Andes Mountains. The Patagonia region in southern Argentina and Chile also experiences cold and dry conditions.
What contients are Latin America on?
Latin America is part of North America and South America.
Is South American the same as Latin American?
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).
What is the northern part of South or Latin America called?
Northern part of South America is Colombia.Northern part of Latin America is Mexico.
Is Latin America South America?
Latin America does include South America, but it also includes Mexico and all those islands around where Cuba is.
What region is la republica dominicana in?
Latin America between Mexico and South America. It's a little island
