Central america and caribbean

Definition

A region connecting North and South America that includes seven Central American countries and numerous Caribbean island nations. The area has been shaped by indigenous civilizations, Spanish and other European colonization, the plantation economy, and its strategic location for trade.

Examples

  • The Panama Canal as a vital global shipping route
  • Cuba's role in Cold War tensions during the 1962 Missile Crisis
  • Haiti becoming the first independent Black republic in 1804

Related Terms

Latin american revolutions Haitian revolution Colonial economies Columbian exchange

Study This Concept

Practice Central America and Caribbean with free review games in these units:

World Geography Unit 3: Latin America