The Three Subregions of Latin America

Latin America is commonly divided into three major subregions based on geography, culture, and language:

1. South America

Includes Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Suriname. Predominantly Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking.

2. Central America

The isthmus connecting North and South America: Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Mostly Spanish-speaking.

3. The Caribbean

Island nations and coastal territories in the Caribbean Sea: Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Bahamas, and others. Linguistically diverse (Spanish, English, French, Dutch, Creole).

These regions are further subdivided by historical, cultural, and geographic ties.