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 into four main area or regions. These are the Caribbean, South America, Central America and Mexico.
It belongs to South America. However, it is referred to as "Latin America", as many Spanish countries are.
No. Latin America spans Mexico and Central America, the Caribbean and South America. Hence South America is a subregion of Latin America.
Geographers often divide Latin America into three major geographic area --- Middle America, The Caribbean and South America.
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 is made up of Central and South America.
Latin America includes Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
Latin America is a part of two continents: North America and South America.