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Much of Latin America lies south of the equator. The region includes countries in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, but the majority of the landmass is located in the Southern Hemisphere.

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How much larger is Latin America than the continental U.S.?

Latin America is significantly larger than the continental U.S. in terms of land area. Latin America covers approximately 19.2 million square kilometers, while the continental U.S. covers approximately 9.8 million square kilometers. This means Latin America is roughly twice the size of the continental U.S.


How big is Latin America compared to the us?

Latin America is geographically much larger than the United States. It covers 19.7 million square kilometers, while the US is around 9.8 million square kilometers. However, the US has a larger population than Latin America as a whole.


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.


How does Latin America's climate and vegetation affect how and where the people live?

Latin America's diverse climate and vegetation patterns impact where people choose to live. For example, in arid regions like the Atacama Desert, settlements are limited to areas with access to water sources. In tropical rainforest areas, people tend to live along rivers and coasts due to the dense vegetation and challenging terrain. Overall, these geographical features influence settlement patterns, agriculture practices, and economic activities in Latin America.

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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?

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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.


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.


How much of the population of latin America lives in cities?

70-75%


Why the conquistadors took over so much of latin America?

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The Europeans that settled Mexico and much of Latin America came from?

Spain


How much is an apple in latin America money?

Depends on if they are in season and on which country.


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.


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.


What country was in control of much of Latin America?

Spain, Portugal and France; in that order.