An forested area in the tropics marked by substantial rainfall.
Occurred when European colonists came to the New World and brought diseases that killed millions of indigenous people.
The name, most often used as a derogatory term, given to El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua because their economies were based on tropical primary commodities such as bananas, but were also highly corrupt and unstable.
A policy implemented by the US that laid claim to geopolitical influence in the Central American and Caribbean region.
Sector of the economy that is not recorded in government and official statistics, where few, if any, taxes are paid.
Religions with beliefs and practice created from multiple religious traditions.
Currency from another country.
Prevailing winds that blow from east to west, named for their origin not their destination.
Factories in Mexico, often close to the US-Mexico border that export goods northwards to the USA.
Prevailing winds that blow from west to east, named for their origin not their destination.
A term used to describe people with both black and white ancestry.
A segment of the economy that is made up of jobs and services performed as opposed to goods produced.
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