Latin America

1823- this subregion declared independence from Mexico

• Central America

• South America

• North America

• Caribbean

Aztecs, Mayan, Toltec, and Olmec were natives to this subregion

• Mexico

• Peru

• Brazil

• Argentina

cerrado climate

• tropical wet-and-dry

• arid desert

• temperate maritime

• polar tundra

Urbanization

• most directly related to the level of economic development

• primarily driven by cultural factors

• influenced by climate change

• dependent on agricultural practices

1804- a 1790s slave rebellion in this subregion led to a nation's independence from France

• Caribbean

• South America

• Southeast Asia

• Central Africa

86% of this subregion's population resides in cities, and the government is encouraging migration to the area's interior

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Chile

• Colombia

tierra fria

• cloud forest; potatoes, barley, wheat, apples

• desert; cacti, sand dunes, succulents

• tropical rainforest; bananas, mangoes, cocoa

• temperate forest; oak, maple, pine

tierra caliente

• dry forest, swamp; cacao, rice, bananas, pineapple, sugar cane

• tropical rainforest; coffee, tea, rubber, spices

• arid desert; cactus, date palms, barley, wheat

• temperate forest; oak, maple, berries, nuts

The reason for Brasilia was selected as a capital city

• It symbolized a commitment to develop the interior of the country

• It was the largest city in Brazil at the time

• It was centrally located for better accessibility

• It had a rich historical significance

the cultural blends in this subregion include Native+Portuguese+African

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Chile

• Colombia