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The Americas

The Americas, spanning North, Central, and South America along with the Caribbean, are a region of immense cultural, linguistic, and ecological variety. With over a billion people, the region reflects the legacies of Indigenous civilizations, European colonization, African influences, and waves of immigration from around the globe. Languages in the Americas are as diverse as its people. While Spanish, English, and Portuguese are most commonly spoken, the region is also home to many Indigenous languages like Quechua, Guarani, and Nahuatl, as well as Creole languages and immigrant languages such as French, Dutch, Chinese, and Arabic. The Americas are a vibrant mosaic of traditions, from the art and spirituality of Indigenous peoples to the music and cuisine shaped by African and European heritages.

Countries in the Americas

North America
Canada United States Mexico
Central America
Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua Panama
Caribbean
Antigua and Barbuda Bahamas Barbados Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic Grenada Haiti Jamaica Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Trinidad and Tobago
South America
Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Paraguay Peru Suriname Uruguay Venezuela The Americas stand as a powerful example of human and natural diversity, offering a rich array of cultural and environmental treasures.

Written by: Allan Finch | 02/23/2023