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Name the 7 countries of Central America
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Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panama
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Name 4 of the Carribean Island countries
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Hati, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica
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What is the term for a group of islands?
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Archlipelago
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What is the important aluminum ore that Jamiaca has large reserves of?
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Bauxite
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Huge deposits of what mineral are found in Panama?
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Copper
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What 5 countries declared independence from Spain in 1821?
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Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras & Nicaragua
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Name 2 foods that Central America, Mexico and South America enjoy.
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Corn & Sweet Potatoes
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What is the most populous country in Cental America?
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Carnival
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Guatemala is also a major producer of _____________, a spice used in Asian foods.
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Cardamom
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What country has the most fertile soil in the region?
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El Salvador
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What is the largest Central American country?
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Nicaragua
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Name 2 important Costa Rican crops
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Coffee and Bananas
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What did the U.S. take from Spain in the Spanish- American War? This country gained its independence in 1902.
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Cuba
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What religion was begun in Cuba and spread to nearby islands and parts of the U.S. and has its roots in West African religions and traditions?
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Santeria
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Name 5 popular foods in the Carribean islands.
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Samso, Fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat.
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