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Central America and the Caribbean

Delve into the vibrant heritage and economic landscapes of Central America and the Caribbean, shaped by colonial legacies, diverse cultures, and crucial industries like tourism. Learn about the Mayan legacy, the impact of European colonization, and the challenges and opportunities faced by these interconnected regions today.

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Central America and the Caribbean

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  1. Central America and the Caribbean

  2. -Central America: isthmus that connects North and South America -Mayan Influence: centrally located in Mexico, but the Maya also built cities in Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras

  3. -United Provinces of Central America: name that Central American nations established when independence was gained from Mexico in 1823 -By the late 1830s, the United Provinces had split into separate nations

  4. -Islands throughout the Caribbean were colonized by European powers -Spain: Cuba, Dominican Republic -France: Haiti -Great Britain: Jamaica, Barbados -Independence for most of these countries was achieved in the 1800s

  5. -Culture of Central America: blend of native influences and Spanish influences -Spanish language and Catholic religion still exist today

  6. -Culture of the Caribbean: influences of colonizing countries such as Spanish, French, British, and Dutch -Combined with native influences as well as African influences -Many slaves were brought to the Caribbean to work on sugar plantations -Major religion is Christianity; most are either Catholic or Protestant -Languages spoken include Spanish, French (Haiti), English (Jamaica)

  7. Economies of Central America and the Caribbean -Most countries in this region are relatively poor -This is mostly due to the legacy of colonialism -Profits of the sugar crops benefitted the colonial planters and not the native and African laborers

  8. Economies of Central America and the Caribbean -Major crops from Central America and the Caribbean: sugar cane, bananas, citrus fruits, coffee, and spices -The pay for people working to harvest these crops is quite low, which contributes to the collectively poor status of the nations -The Panama Canal is an extremely important asset to global trade

  9. Economies of Central America and the Caribbean -Rapid population growth is contributing to high unemployment, especially for young people -Lacking proper skills, knowledge is also a contributing problem -Tourism is an extremely important industry -Locals work in hotels, resorts, and restaurants

  10. Economies of Central America and the Caribbean -Many people are also a part of the informal economy, which does not provide benefits to workers -These positions include street vending, shining shoes, selling food, etc. -Provides an unstable, relatively small income that depends heavily on tourism

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