ISLANDS OF THE CARIBBEAN

The islands were formed from underwater mountains and coral.

Coral Reefs around the world

GEOGRAPHY

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HISTORY

Poorest Country in the Western Hemisphere: Haiti (5:35minutes)

Caribbean Culture

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om/home/indios.htm

Weave

Baskets

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Pottery

Beautiful Art

http://www.folkart.com/swenty-3/

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Carnival is the period of parties and parades celebrated just before Ash Wednesday and begins the 40 days of Lent. Lent is a time when Catholic

Christians prepare for Easter by going without meat on Fridays, giving up something they like, and praying.

It is celebrated throughout Latin America. Carnival is like Mardi Gras,

which is celebrated in places like New Orleans and Galveston.

http://www.answers.com/topic/carnival

STEELDRUMS (2 minutes)

LIFE ON THE ISLANDS

HOMES

CUBA

NATURAL DISASTERS