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MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE

The Caribbean consists of 26 different countries that all have their own culture, but all were highly influenced by the movement of people, such as Columbus from Spain and other European countries. African slaves were the first to immigrate to the Americas including the Caribbean, because of African Diaspora, which was the forceful removal of African people from their homeland. The term Creolization also came about from the blending of European, African, and some Amerindian cultures. The most common language spoken is Spanish at 24 million speakers, but French (8 million) and English (6 million) are also spoken. Fisheries, [|bauxite], [|iron], [|nickel], [|petroleum] and [|timber] are the key components to trade and economy for countries in the Caribbean. The leading Caribbean export comes from Trinidad and Tobago, which contains substantial petroleum reserves, and is regarded as the richest country in terms of natural resources. But, in the sense as the whole Caribbean, it doesn't possess many natural resouces. Emigraton includes, Cubans choose to live in Miami, and most people from Puerto Rico move into the U.S.

political: - some islands are claimed by other countries like england, spain, and france. -Cuba is a commy -Peurto Rico is ruled by United states. - Many countries and territoies are free and independent and are struggleing to meet the needs of the people. cultural: -creolization -colonialism economic: -the average annual growth % GDP per capita, ranges from the bahamas with -0.1, to guyana with 5.2 -GNI goes from as low as St. Vincent and the Grenadines with 301, to as high as the dominican republic with 16,130 - 60% is urban -a developing region and is considered the "american backyard" Change- Deforestation had occurred in order to clear the lands to grow sugar cane. Sugar cane is grown throughout the region for consumption and export. The Caribbean and Brazil have become the world’s major sugar exporters. The people had to clear hillsides in order to grow their crops and plants. Such things as coffee and sugar cane are gown there. Adapt- Agriculture used to dominate the economic life of the Caribbean. Comparing export figures over time demonstrates the shift away from mono-crop dependence. The soils had been overworked so countries focused on diversifying their economies. They stopped relying on their soil and more on manufacturing and services. Change- In order for farmers to meet their subsistence needs and a cash crop they plant coffee as well as other plants in-between. Change- In order to make fuel the people had to cut down trees. Adapt- The put buildings on stilts because of major flooding. Adapt- Since the beginning they have migrated to other islands to try to adapt to other places. Adapt-They originally used stones and tools as a source for foraging and fishing but now use more advanced technology. Adapt- Adapt- Change- The population centers grew, when the European arrived. As well as having degradation of island landscapes and resources.

For over 5 centuries the destruction of forests has given way to the extinction of many plants. The growth of the Caribbean cities has produced localized environmental strains. This especially contributes to poor water conditions. Modern tracking equipment has reduced the loss of life and damage to the area by forecasting hurricanes.