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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".
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Is Latin America the same as middle America?
Latin America is made up of Central and South America.
What are Mexico and South America defined by?
latin america
Is the Selva in South America?
Yes. Selvas are in South America also known as latin america.
Is mexico in latin America or South 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.
Another name for Mexico Central America and South America?
Latin-America
What continent does Columbia belong to?
It belongs to South America. However, it is referred to as "Latin America", as many Spanish countries are.
Into what areas is Latin America often divided?
Latin America is often divided geographically into four main regions: North America (Mexico and Central America), the Caribbean, the Andean region (including countries along the Andes mountains in South America), and the Southern Cone (southernmost part of South America). These divisions are based on geography, culture, and history.
Which continent is Brazil found in?
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.
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.
Latin America includes which regions?
Latin America includes Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
Is Latin America the same as middle America?
Latin America is made up of Central and South America.
What continents make up latin America?
Latin America includes the continents of South America and parts of North America, including Mexico and Central America.
What continent is Santa is often referred to papa noel?
Santa Claus is often called Papa Noel in South America.
Why is this region referred to as Latin America?
The Romans spoke Latin which is the basis for all Romance Languages (Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and Romanian). The Spaniards conquered southwestern North America, Central America, and South America (except Brazil which was Portuguese). All these conquered lands spoke one of two languages based on Latin so it was natural to identify the area as "Latin America".
