MAP FLASHCARD CARIBBEAN/CENTRAL AMERICA

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What country is highlighted? Options: Jamaica, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico

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Costa Rica

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What Caribbean island is circled? This is not an independent country- it is a self-governing territory, or commonwealth, or the United States.

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Puerto Rico

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What country is highlighted? It is an isthmus, and connects North & South America.

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Panama

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What Caribbean island nation is highlighted? It's capital is Kingston.

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Jamaica

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What Caribbean nation experienced a devastating earthquake in 2010?

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Haiti

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What island chain is circled? This country is a major tourist destination for Americans, and it is vulnerable to hurricanes.

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The Bahamas

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What Central American country is highlighted? It is one of the few nations in the region where English is the official language.

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Belize

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What island nation is highlighted? Of all the Caribbean countries, it is the most southernmost. Its capitol is Port of Spain.

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Trinidad & Tobago

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What country is highlighted? Its capital is Guatemala City, & it has close cultural ties to Mexico.

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Guatemala

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What Central American country is the largest in terms of land area, has its capital in Managua, and features a large lake?

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Nicaragua