Countries to the south of USA are collectively called Latin America.
Mexico, Central America, South America and the Islands of West Indies are the major parts of Latin
America.
There are altogether 46 countries in Latin America. 33 independent nations and 13 dependent countries.
Brazil is the largest Latin American country in area and Population.
Spanish is the most widely spoken language in Latin America.
Guarani is the language of Indian origin spoken in Paragua.
Quechua is the Indian language in Peru.
Aymara is the Indian language Spoken in Bolivia.
Christopher Columbus was the first European to a reach Latin America.
Francisco De Miranda (1750-1816) was one of the most important leaders of Latin America. He
fought for the liberation of Venezuela and came out victorious in 1910 and it proclaimed its independence in 1911.
Simon Bolivor (1783-1830) worked for the liberation of Columbia, Venezuela, Equador, Peru and
Bolivia. He is considered as the father of their nation by all these countries. He is known as the
‘Liberator’ or ‘the Washington of South’.
San Martin (1778 - 1850) another famous Latin American leader worked for the liberation of Argentina, Chili and Peru.
Brazil got independence from Spain in 1822.
Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba in 1959.
Due to health reason Cuban President Fidel Castro transferred his power temporarily to his brother Raul
Castro in September 2006.
Panama got the Panama Canal from US in 1999.
Panama Canal was opened in 1914. Panama Canal connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
Soccer (Football) is the most important game of Latin American countries.
Aguaretiente is a liquor obtained from sugarcane used in Latin America
Latin American Tea is known as Mate.
Most of the Latin American countries follow Christianity.
Brazilian dance is known as Samba
Cuba-Conga
Argentina-Tango
Bolivia & Chile-Cueca
Mexico-Jarabe Tapatio
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