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Caribbean
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The region is marked by diversity. The region experienced similar histories of slavery, colonialism and exploitation. The United States eventually intervened in some territories in order to enhance stability and prevent European nations from increasing their hold over the Americas.
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Religion:
Judaism 0.01%
Islam 0.07%
Hinduism 1.17%
Protestantism 24.85%
Catholicism 59.23%
Other 14.69%
Language:
Cuba
Spanish
Jamaica
English
Haiti
French
Dominican Republic
Spanish
Puerto Rico
Spanish
Culture
Society:
The Caribbean is a reflection of the many cultures and ethnic groups that came together to make the Caribbean the cultural melting pot it is today. Very mixed.
Architecture:
A lot of influence from European architecture that mixed along with the natives that lived there forming a vernacular architecture. Ex: Colonial and
Neo - classical
Culture
Language:
Puerto Rico
1st Spanish
2nd English
Religion:
Catholicism 85%
Protestants 8%
Non Religious 2.3%
Other 3%
Society:
Puerto Rico is a mixed of many cultures and ethnic groups that came together. (Spanish, Native, and African)
Architecture:
Most of the architecture found is colonial due to the colonization of Christopher Columbus. (Spain)