Why should we care about Central America?. Panama Canal.
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Why should we care about Central America?
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Panama Canal
French started in 1880 Spent 26 Million dollars
Lost 20,000 workers
U.S Takes over in 1904 Panama Canal Treaty
Paid 40 Million to take it over
Not completed until 1914
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Panama Canal
51 Miles long
110 ft. wide locks
1000 ft. max depth
There are 12 locks Work like elevators to raise water levels
It cost between $1,400 and $2,500 to use it
It makes roughly 210 million annually
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Panama Canal’s Future
Canal was given back to Panama in 1999
They are expanding it 8 Billion Dollar project
Will be finished in 2014 (?)
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Should we have given control back to Panama?
What would happen if U.S ships were blocked from using it?
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Caribbean Islands
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Caribbean Islands
Three groups Greater Antilles Lesser Antilles Bahamas
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Island Formation
Volcanic mountains Central mountain with coastal plains
Active volcanoes
Coral islands Flatter terrain
All 300 plus islands in Bahamas
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Coral Island Formation
Created by remains of coral polyps Coral polyps produce exoskeleton of calcium carbonate
Dead coral accumulate in a pile (reef)
Sand and sediment pile up on reef
Island eventually emerges from water
Ecosystem will gradually develop
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Coral or Volcanic Island?
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Ethnic Roots
African descent Came as slaves
Asian immigrants Came voluntarily Worked on plantations after slavery was abolished
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Caribbean Nations Today
Many islands are politically linked to U.S. and Europe Virgin Islands – U.S and UK
Puerto Rico – U.S
Guadeloupe - France
Martinique - France
Aruba - Netherlands
Cayman Islands - UK
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Economic Activity
Agriculture – primary economic activity
Tourism Contributes over 15% of the GDP
Up to 80% of the income “leaks” outside of the Islands. Hotels, airlines and ships are owned by overseas
companies
Locals do not reap many benefits from tourism industry
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Tourism
Employment – Seasonal, low paying jobs often go to the lowest bidder with a divide between management and the average worker.
Local Development – Resorts outsource their produce and supplies rather than purchasing local products.
Water Resources – They put a huge stress on the water suitable for human consumption.
Environment – A large cruise ship can produce as much trash a small city for a 7 day cruise.
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