| A | B |
|---|
| archipelago | A large group of islands |
| cloud forest | A high-elevation, very wet tropical forest where low clouds are common |
| bauxite | The most important aluminum ore |
| cacao | A small tree on which cocoa beans grow |
| dictator | One who rules a country with complete authority |
| cardamom | A spice used in Asian foods |
| civil war | A conflict between two or more groups within a country |
| ecotourism | The practice of using an area’s natural environment to attract tourists |
| Santería | A religion, with origins in Cuba, that mixes West African religions and traditions with those of Roman Catholicism |
| calypso | A type of music with origins in Trinidad and Tobago |
| reggae | A type of music with origins in Jamaica |
| merengue | The national music and dance of the Dominican Republic |
| guerrilla | An armed person who takes part in irregular warfare, such as raids |
| refugees | People who flee to another country, usually for economic or political reasons |
| cooperatives | Organizations owned by their members and operated for their mutual benefit |
| plantains | A type of banana used in cooking |
| commonwealth | A self-governing territory associated with another country |
