GEOG 1001 : The Caribbean Notes
Document Summary
Explain the historical and cultural linkages that define the cultural, economic, and political boundaries of this complex region. Examine the role primary commodities and tourism (how it"s good and bad) play in the caribbean economy. Discuss the relationships between the caribbean and the rest of the western hemisphere (especially latin america and the. Examine the everyday realities of the caribbean people - difficulties. Caribbean islands, belize (central america) and the guiana"s (guyana, suriname & french guiana in south america) Contributes to cultural diversity, limited or dependent economic opportunity & transnationalism. Few govt. buildings and houses reestablished in nw corner. Due to sugar cane needed to clear the forest for land to grow sugar cane - haiti. Gets pushed to the side because of tourism. Prevalence of aids in haiti 2. 2% Historically 4 h"s with aids; homosexuals, hemophiliacs, heroin users & haitians. Scattering people around loss of homeland.
