Middle America: Mexico to Venezuela and the Caribbean Islands
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Middle America is a cultural crossroads. Africa, Native American, and European influences are seen in its religions, foods, architecture, languages, and arts. Includes discussion of terrains and climates, food crops, cultural influences, regional economies, and tourism and environmental problems. Compares some of the Caribbean islands.
Media Details
Runtime: 23 minutes
- Topic: Geography, History
- Subtopic: Central America, Mexico, South America
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 11
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- Release Year: 1995
- Producer/Distributor: Benchmark Media
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