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Central America

A region of southern North America extending from the southern border of Mexico to the northern border of Colombia.

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What are the major highlands in Latin America?

Some of the major highlands in Latin America include the Andes Mountains, which span along the western coast of South America, the Brazilian Highlands in eastern South America, and the Sierra Madre mountain range in Mexico. These highlands are important geographical features that have shaped the landscape and climate of the region.

Why is it called Central America?

Central America lies between North America and South America name was given by Europeans and Anglo Saxons, it was called first by the Aztecs, Anahuac, which means the land between two oceans, afterwards it became the Kingdom of New Spain, which covered central America, the Caribbean, Mexico, and half of the Usa, and since they split from Mexico, in 1824, they became first a Central American Confederation, but their came the gringo and split the countries up.

Does it snow in Central America?

Snow is rare in Central America due to the region's tropical climate. It may occur in very high elevations such as the highest peaks of the mountains in countries like Guatemala and Costa Rica, but it is a very uncommon phenomenon.

What did Amerigo Vespucci find in Central and South America?

Amerigo Vespucci found new lands in Central and South America during his voyages in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He explored the eastern coast of present-day South America and realized that he had encountered a new continent, not Asia as previously believed. His findings helped contribute to the understanding of the New World.

Has a North Atlantic hurricane ever crossed over Central America and reformed into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean?

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Subject: E15) What tropical storms and hurricanes have moved from the Atlantic to the Northeast Pacific or vice versa?Contributed by Stephen Caparotta, D. Walston, Steven Young and Gary Padgett Here is a list of tropical cyclones that have crossed from the Atlantic basin to the Northeast Pacific and vice versa. The tropical cyclone must have been of at least tropical storm strength in both basins (i.e. sustained winds of at least 34 kt, or 18 m/s). This record only goes back to 1949. Before the advent of geostationary satellite pictures in the mid-1960s, the number of Northeast Pacific tropical cyclones was undercounted by a factor of 2 or 3. Thus the lack of many of these events during the 1960s and earlier is mainly due to simply missing the Northeast Pacific TCs. There has not been a recorded case where the same tropical cyclone crossed into the Northeast Pacific then crossed back into the Atlantic. * Atlantic Hurricane Cesar (July 1996) became Northeast Pacific Hurricane Douglas. * Atlantic Tropical Storm Bret (August 1993) became Hurricane Greg in the Northeast Pacific. * Northeast Pacific Hurricane Cosme became Atlantic Tropical Storm Allison (June 1989). * Atlantic Hurricane Joan (October 1988) became Northeast Pacific Hurricane Miriam. * Atlantic Hurricane Greta (September 1978) became Northeast Pacific Hurricane Olivia. * Atlantic Hurricane Fifi (September 1974) became Northeast Pacific Tropical Storm Orlene. * Atlantic Hurricane Irene (September 1971) became Northeast Pacific Tropical Storm Olivia. * A Northeast Pacific Tropical Storm (September-October 1949) became an Atlantic Hurricane (Storm #10) and made landfall in TX.

Is Mexico in Latin America?

Latin American countries include Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.

What cuts across isthmus in Central America?

The Panama Canal cuts across the isthmus in Central America, providing a shortcut for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

The obroma cacao is a native of Central and South America Where else in the world is the cacao tree grown?

The top producers of cacao or cocoa beans are as follows:

The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire

Ghana

Indonesia

Cameroon

Nigeria

Brazil

Ecuador

Dominican Republic

Malaysia

Central and South America

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Here are a few other areas (regions) where the cacao tree are grown:

  • Africa - Cameroon, Ivory Coast
  • Amazon River basin
  • Brazil - Bahia
  • Haiti
  • Belize
  • Cuba - Baracoa (northeastern), Canas
  • Venezuela - Caracas, Barlovento
  • Indonesia- Java

What is the biggest volcano in Central America?

The Sierra Madreare the tallest mountains in Central America

What is the landscape like in Central America?

Central America has a diverse landscape that includes lush rainforests, volcanic mountain ranges, and beautiful coastal areas with sandy beaches. The region also has numerous rivers and lakes, as well as tropical jungles that are rich in biodiversity. Overall, Central America offers a mix of stunning natural scenery and abundant wildlife.

Which Central American country has done away with its armed forces?

Costa Rica is the Central American country that abolished its army in 1948 and has since been focused on maintaining a peaceful and neutral stance.

What is the main ecosystem in Latin America?

Latin America is a huge expanse of land including Mexico in North America down to Tierra del Fuego in South America. It has many ecosystems, ranging from arid deserts such as the Sonoran and Atacama deserts in Mexico and Chile, to the polar wastelands found in the Chilean and Argentinean Patagonia, to the tropical rain forests in the Amazonian basin to the temperate grasslands of the Argentinean Pampas.

What are the five vertical climate zones of Latin America?

'''The Five Vertical Climate Zones''' ''Tierra Caliente-'' Which in Spanish means Warm/Hot Land; around sea level land ''Tierra Templada''-Which in Spanish means Temperate Land; Where the tree line is ''Tierra Fria-'' Which in Spanish means Cold Land; Where Ice Cap line starts ''Puna-'' This is land at the altitude where air starts thinning out making it harder to breath ''Tierra Helada-'' In Spanish this means Freezing Land which is very high elevation like near the top of mountains

What is the biggest volcano in North America?

Earth's Largest Volcano-Mauna Loa,Hawaii

The largest volcano in the world is Mauna Loa on the island of Hawaii. There have been references to Yellowstone as the largest "volcanic system in North America," but most, if not all, scientific organizations recognize Mauna Loa as the largest single volcano. In fact, if one wanted to consider greater volcanic systems, one might well consider the whole island of Hawaii, with over 4000 square miles and five volcanoes, the largest "volcanic system"...but then, Hawaii is not in North America. The world's largest volcano is Mauna Loa on the island of Hawaii. It only rises 4 km above sea level, but from its own base under the ocean (and into the ocean floor), its summit is just over 9 km above its base (approximately 30,000 feet). It also erupts "regularly", with the latest eruption being in 1984. The highest volcano in the US is Mount Bona in Alaska, and the highest volcano in the continental US is Mount Rainer in Washington.

Which country in central America has the least population?

Belize, at only 307,000 people, it is a full 3 million people behind the next most populated country, which is Panama.

What is the major language of Central America?

If you mean central North America then it would be English, but if you mean central South America, and Brazil is the most central to the country then I would suggest language of Brazil or even Spanish.

How many location of Home Depot stores in world?

As of 2021, Home Depot operates over 2,200 stores in North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico. They also have a few stores in China.

What is the illiteracy rate of Honduras?

As of 2021, the illiteracy rate in Honduras is estimated to be around 13%. The government has been implementing programs to reduce this rate through expanded educational opportunities and literacy campaigns.

How is sewage handled in Latin America?

It varies according to each country. Some more developed nations such as Argentina and Chile have their waste water treated, specially in larger cities. Other less developed countries such as Mexico and Brazil only have these kind of facilities on more developed regions whereas countries such as Guatemala or Haiti have no infrastructure of this kind.

What is the total population of Central America?

The total population of Central America is estimated to be around 47 million people.