Transcript Latin America: Chapter 28

Latin America
Chapter 28
Latin America
• The landmass that stretches southward from
the Rio Grande to the tip of South America is
known as Latin America.
RIO GRANDE
• River
• 4th or 5th largest
river in North
America
• Serves as a border
between North
America and Mexico
Latin America
• Called Latin America because the official
language of most of the countries is either
Spanish or Portuguese of which are based on
Latin.
Latin America
• Latin American was first explored and settled
by the Spanish.
• Dense, tropical rain forests; snow-capped
mountains.
Latin America
• Large, modern cities may not be far away
from wild jungles.
Food Customs
• Reflect the culture, climate, and geography of
each country:
• Mexico- reflects ancient Aztecs and Spanish
conquistadores.
• Peru- reflects ancient Inca civilization.
Food Customs
• Argentina- reflects European influences and
Native foods grown in the rich soils.
• Brazil- reflects strong African and Portuguese
heritage.
Cuisine in Latin America
• Healthy for the most part.
• Large amounts of fruits and vegetables along
with daily portions of grains and beans.
Cuisine in Latin America
• In many regions meat
and poultry are costly
• People use them in
limited amounts.
• Argentina and Uruguay
eat over twice as much
beef each year as people
in the U.S.
Cuisine in Latin America
• A health concern in the Latin American
cuisine is the frequent use of animal fats in
cooking.
• Also in some regions is the popularity of
pickled, smoked and salted foods.