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In the middle 1800s which countries did France not have a sphere of influence in?

Latin America


What are the two most modern countries in Latin America?

Argentina & Chilie


Why is south America often referred to as Latin America?

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".


How did the Great Depression impact Latin America?

The crisis quickly spread because of the importance of the capilatism system. The US was the main country who used to loan money to the latin countries, so with the big depression, the country started to charge the debts, making a huge pression in Latin America's countries. The Latin industry started to suffer a lot, less products, high prices, the US wouldn't buy products as they used to anymore. The Latin countries were counting with the export of the products, so that made a huge impact on the latin economy.


Why is Latin America called Latin America?

Latin America is called "Latin America" because the countries that comprise Latin America speak Spanish and Portuguese, which are descended from Latin. The main official languages in the region - Spanish, Portuguese (and French) are derived from Latin. The term "Latin America" was coined in the 1860s when the French Emperor Napoleon III was trying to extend French imperial control over Mexico. He and his ministers used the term to try to suggest at least some degree of cultural similarity throughout the region and with France.

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What are the two smallest Latin countries in America?

Belize and panama


Whats the smallest country in Latin America?

St. Barthelemy is by estimation the smallest country in Latin America. It is a volcanic island north of Puerto Rico.


What kind of government does Latin America have?

Latin America is a region and does not have a government. The individual countries that are in Latin America have democracies for the most part.


Why are foreign countries building factories in Latin America?

Why are factories being built in latin America by foreign countries.


What are the 3 most smallest countries in latin America?

As independent countries, those would be:Grenada: 344 sq km (133 sq mi)Antigua and Barbuda: 442 sq km (171 sq mi)Saint Lucia: 539 sq km (208 sq mi)All of them are small islands on the Caribbean Sea.


Who growes coffee?

Countries in Latin America, Southeast Asia and Africa.


What countries in Latin America not border in ocean?

Bolivia and Paraguay are the two landlocked countries in Latin America that do not have a coastline or border with an ocean. They are surrounded by other countries in South America.


Which Latin American countries have spoken Latin?

None. Latin America is the term for the countries in Central/South America whose main languages (Spanish or Portuguese) developed from Latin.


Are Peru or Chile Latin American countries?

Peru and Chile are both Latin American countries. South America, Central America, and Mexico are all considered Latin American countries.


What is the Official language of many countries in Latin America?

The official language of many countries of Latin America is Spanish, excluding Brazil, where the official language is Portuguese.


In the middle 1800s which countries did France not have a sphere of influence in?

Latin America


How many flags are in Latin America?

There are 33 countries in Latin America. Each country in Latin America has its own unique flag.