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Where does much of Latin America lie in relation to the equator?
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The Americas are sometimes divided into two broad regions Anglo-America and Latin-America. Canada and the United States make up Anglo-America. which areas form Latin-America?
Latin America is Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and South America. It includes also the Spanish-speaking territories of the West Indies. In summary, Latin America comprises pretty much everywhere down from the U.S. southern lines.
What is the weather like in South America?
Much like North America, but the north is closer to the equator and therefore the hotter area, and it gets colder as you go south, so it is the reverse of North America. Additionally, the hottest areas are much hotter as the equator passes through South America. While North America has subtropical conditions, South America has both tropical and subtropical areas. Like North America, South America has many climates, and is overall warmer than North America, but cold in the top of the Andes, especially in winter, and also in the far south, near Antarctica.
The climate in latin America varies greatly even within the same country?
much of Argentina have the same climate with it
How does Latin America's climate and vegetation affect how and where the people live?
Much of Latin America lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. As a result, vast areas of the region have some form of tropical climate with lush green vegetation
Which is further from the Equator, Greenland or Australia?
Greenland is much further from the Equator than Australia.
Why is a tropical climate predominate in much of Latin America?
Because a large portion of Latin America is located near the Equator.
How much of its power does Latin amer get from hydroelectricity?
What is Latin america
What landform dominates much of Latin America especially South America?
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How does the region of Latin America compare to the Continental United States?
Latin America is about 2.5 times the size of the Continental US. The population of Latin America is almost twice the size of the Continental US. Latin America is also much more religious, and the overwhelming majority is Catholic. Latin America's major languages include Spanish, Portuguese, French, and English while the Continental US's major languages include English, Spanish, French, and German. However, the Continental US is much more developed than Latin America and has a larger urban population.
Which is closer to the equator central America or southern Spain?
Central America is far closer to the equator than any part of Spain. Europe and the Mediterranean Sea are at much more northerly latitudes, 30° to 60° north of the equator. Southern Spain is 36° N, while Central America is at most 22° north.
Why is roman catholic the religion of latin America?
Roman-Catholicism is the religion of much of Latin America because, during the period of imperialism, they were conquered by the Spanish, who were Catholics.
The Europeans that settled Mexico and much of Latin America came from?
Spain
How much of the population of latin America lives in cities?
70-75%
How much is an apple in latin America money?
Depends on if they are in season and on which country.
Why the conquistadors took over so much of latin America?
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The Americas are sometimes divided into two broad regions Anglo-America and Latin-America. Canada and the United States make up Anglo-America. which areas form Latin-America?
Latin America is Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and South America. It includes also the Spanish-speaking territories of the West Indies. In summary, Latin America comprises pretty much everywhere down from the U.S. southern lines.
Are Latin America and the USA the same size?
No. "Latin America" includes all of Central America and South America. It is much larger than the US. Answer: The USA is 9,161,923 sqkm. Brazil (8,511,965 sqkm) and Mexico 1,972,550 sqkm) alone total 10,484,515 sqkm. If we were to add all the other countries in Latin America the difference would be much greater.
