Latin America is the large region in the Western Hemisphere south of the United States.
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Transcript of Latin America is the large region in the Western Hemisphere south of the United States.
Latin America is the large region in the Western Hemisphere south of the United States
Compare how location, climate, and natural resources of Mexico and Venezuela affect where people live and how they trade.
Northern most Latin American country
Southern border of the United States Coasts on the Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico
and Caribbean Sea Very mountainous with large central plateau Land varies from warm tropical beaches to
dry deserts. Little arable land. Earthquakes and volcanic activity Area is about 760,000 sq. miles
Inactive volcano Active volcano
Tends to be dry and warm, although varies by region
Hottest and wettest June and August
Petroleum, Natural gas, silver, copper, gold, lead, zinc, and timber
Population about 111,000,000 77% of people live in urban areas Nearly 20% of the people live near Mexico
Mexico is the second most populous country in Latin America
Mexico is the largest Spanish speaking country in world
Mix of old and new industries Recently expanded railroads, airports, and
electric generating plants Exports: manufactured goods, oil and oil
products, silver, fruits, vegetables, coffee, and cotton
Tourism is a big industry in Mexico. Most tourists are Americans.
Federal republic 31 states and 1 federal district President is chief executive and head of
state Legislative branch Judicial branch
definition: age 15 and over can read and write total population: 91% literate
Known as one of the worst areas of air pollution
Children and older citizens are more likely to have breathing problems
Factories and cars send pollutants such as lead, sulfuric acid, and carbon monoxide in to the air
City is built in a bowl shaped crater, which helps trap pollutants
Government is working to reduce these pollutants
Smaller Latin American country than Mexico
Northeast part of South America Coasts on Caribbean Sea and Atlantic
Ocean Just north of equator Mountains in north, central plains, with
plateaus and low mountains in the south 3% arable. Better for pastures than crops
Arable land used for Arable land used for pasturepasture
Hot, tropical climate Cooler in the mountains Rain varies by region( 16 in. on coast, over
100 in. in mountains)
Petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, gold, bauxite, hydro power, diamonds
Oil tanker
Population about 28,000,000 88% live in urban areas 12% live in rural areas Caracas largest city, and capital Most people in the northern highlands,
along the coast
Residential area in Caracas, Residential area in Caracas, Venezuela has many high Venezuela has many high rises.rises.
definition: age 15 and over can read and write total population: 93% total:
12 years of educationmale: 11 years female: 12 years
23 states (estados, singular - estado), 1 capital district* (distrito capital), and 1 federal dependency
the president is both the chief executive and head of state
Council of Ministers appointed by the president president elected by popular vote for a six-year
term Legislative branch: is called the National
Assembly
90% of money made on exports comes from oil
4 major seaports Other exports: bauxite and aluminum, steel,
chemicals, agricultural products tourism
Largest producer of oil and natural gas in the world
Coast along the Caribbean Sea polluted with oil
Oil spills and tanker leaks have damaged environment
High level of carbon dioxide in the air from burning fossil fuels- can cause breathing difficulties in children and elderly people
Oil spill in the Caribbean Oil spill in the Caribbean SeaSea