Geography of Central America and the Caribbean

This video tutorial maps Central America and the Caribbean, covering countries, capitals, geographical boundaries, and significant features like the Panama Canal. It also discusses the arrangement of capitals from north to south, highlights important Caribbean islands, and describes various gulfs and channels. The video concludes with resources for further learning.

Which region is being mapped in this video?

• Asia and the Middle East

• South America and the Pacific Islands

• Central America and the Caribbean Islands

• Europe and the Mediterranean

What is the capital of Belize?

• Tegucigalpa

• Belmopan

• Guatemala City

• San Salvador

Which country borders both Mexico and Guatemala?

• Honduras

• Nicaragua

• Belize

• El Salvador

Which capital city is the southernmost in Central America?

• Tegucigalpa

• Managua

• Panama City

• San Jose

What is the Panama Canal known for?

• Connecting the Indian and Arctic Oceans

• Linking the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans

• Separating North and South America

• Being the longest canal in the world

Which island group is larger, the Greater Antilles or the Lesser Antilles?

• Lesser Antilles

• Greater Antilles

• Both are the same size

• Neither, they are not island groups

What is Cuba famously known as?

• The Coffee Basket of the World

• The Sugar Basket of the World

• The Tea Basket of the World

• The Cocoa Basket of the World

Which Caribbean island has a significant Indian diaspora?

• Bahamas

• Jamaica

• Trinidad and Tobago

• Barbados

What is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago?

• Port of Spain

• Kingston

• Nassau

• Havana

What is the Gulf of Panama also known as?

• Yucatan Channel

• Gulf of Tehuantepec

• Gulf of Honduras

• Gulf of Mosquitoes