Mexico and the countries that make up Central America form a link between North and South America. Mexico is a mountainous country, with desert in the north, tropical forest in the south and a central plateau of fertile land. Its cities suffer from overcrowding and pollution.
Central America is a mainly agricultural area. Bananas and coffee are grown, and cattle are raised. There is a constant threat of volcanoes, earthquakes and hurricanes.
The first European settlers of this region were Spanish. They controlled the land for hundreds of years. Most Mexicans and Central Americans speak Spanish today.
CARIBBEAN ISLANDS
The beautiful islands of the Caribbean are popular tourist resorts. They also export crops such as sugar, bananas and coffee. Volcanic eruptions and frequent hurricanes are a constant threat to the islanders. Many Caribbean people are descended from black African slaves. Their cultures are a mixture of African and European traditions.
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