WELCOME TO

UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA
● Agcang, Rizzalyn D.
● Ocampo, Ivan
● Ms. Czarina Lozano
 U. S. A - WASHINGTON D.C
❏ LAND OF THE FREE
The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States
(U.S. or US) or America, is a country mostly located in central North America,
between Canada and Mexico. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five
major self-governing territories, and various possessions. At 3.8 million square
miles (9.8 million square kilometers), it is the world's third- or fourth-largest
country by total area.With a population of over 328 million, it is the third most
populous country in the world. The country's capital is Washington, D.C., and its
most populous city is New York City.
 50 stars of U.S.A flag
The 50 stars on the flag represent the 50 states of the United States of
America
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware,
Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi,
Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico,
New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont,
Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

13 lines/ stripes of U.S.A flag

13 stripes represent the thirteen British colonies that declared
independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain, and became the
first states in the U.S

Connecticut Colony, Delaware Colony, Georgia Colony, Maryland Colony,

Massachusetts (included Maine), New Jersey Colony, New York Colony,
New Hampshire Colony, North Carolina Colony, Pennsylvania Colony,
Rhode Island Colony, South Carolina Colony, Virginia Colony
CULTURE AND TRADITION ...
● DRIVING EVERYWHERE
- Most Americans own cars and those who don’t
usually rely on public transportation.
● NOT TAKING MATERNITY LEAVE
- Among 41 nations, the United Stated
is the only country that doesn’t mandate paid
leave for new parents.
● EATING FAST FOOD AND LARGE PORTION
- The American way is often the easy way, due in
part to the busy lives that they live.

● EATING FAST FOOD AND LARGE PORTION

- The American way is often the easy way, due in
part to the busy lives that they live.
● Constantly Striving to Maintain a Youthful Appearance
- The United States has an obsession with youthfulness.
Women, in particular, are constantly coloring their hair, getting
plastic surgery, seeking out the latest age-defying beauty products
and eating foods that contribute to graceful aging
 FESTIVALS ...
● KUTZTOWN FOLK FESTIVAL
- The Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest continuously
operated folklife festival in America

● ALOHA FESTIVAL
- is Hawai'i's premier cultural showcase, preserving
the unique traditions of the islands

● FANTASY FESTIVAL
- Is a street party held annually in the last week of
October in Key West, Florida

● COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL

- The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is an
annual music and arts festival held at the Empire Polo Club in
Indio, California, in the Coachella Valley in the Colorado Desert
● SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST
- South by Southwest is an annual conglomeration of parallel
film, interactive media, and music festivals and conferences organized
jointly that take place in mid-March in Austin, Texas, United States.
 CUISINE ... HAMBURGER DEEP DISH PIZZA
high edge which provides ample space for
large amounts of cheese and a chunky tomato
sauce

APPLE PIE
simple combination of sugar, buttery
pastry and tart sliced apples

CLAM CHOWDER DROP BISCUITS AND SAUSAGE GRAVY

In addition to clams, common
a flaky scone often made with lard and
ingredients include diced potatoes, salt
buttermilk.
pork, onions, and celery
FAMOUS DESTINATION ...
The Statue of Liberty is a colossal
neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in
New York Harbor within New York City, in the
United States.

Grand Canyon
(Arizona, USA)
Statue of liberty
its layered bands of red rock revealing millions of
years of geological history. Viewpoints include
Mather Point, Yavapai Observation Station and
architect Mary Colter’s Lookout Studio and her
Desert View Watchtower.
(New York, USA)
 FAMOUS DESTINATION ...
Yellowstone features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot
springs and gushing geysers, including its most famous, Old Faithful.

White House
It's also home to hundreds of animal species, including bears, wolves,
bison, elk and antelope.

(Washington DC., USA)

Yellowstone National Park

The White House is the official residence and workplace of
the president of the United States.
(Wyoming, USA)
FAMOUS DESTINATION ...
The Theater District is the teeming heart of Midtown West. In the

Golden Gate Bridge pedestrian plazas of Times Square, costumed characters beckon to
energetic crowds under the pulsing lights of towering digital

(San Francisco, CA. USA) billboards.

The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning

Time Square
the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide strait connecting San (Manhattan, NY 10036, United States)
Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
 NICARAGUA
(Land of Lakes and Volcanoes)

Submitted by: Angelica D. Davocol

BHR301
• Nicaragua is the largest country in
the Central American isthmus,
bordered by Honduras to the
northwest, the Caribbean to the
east, Costa Rica to the south, and
the Pacific Ocean to the southwest.
• Its terrain is mostly coastal plains that
eventually rise up to interior
mountains. On the Pacific side of the
country, there is a narrow coastal
plain dotted with volcanoes.
• Capital City : Managua
• The largest ethnic population is
mestizo, or mixed European and
indigenous, with smaller groups of
whites, blacks of Jamaican origin,
and other indigenous minorities.
• Nicaragua has three distinct
geographical regions:
Pacific Lowlands - Located in the west
of the country, these lowlands consist of a
broad, hot, fertile plain.
North-Central Mountains -This is an
upland region away from the Pacific coast,
with a cooler climate than the Pacific
Lowlands.
Atlantic Lowlands - This
large rainforest region, with several large
rivers running through it, is very sparsely
populated and is the second-largest
rainforest in the Americas after
the Amazon in Brazil.
FLAG
-The colors of the Nicaraguan
flag originate from the flag of
the former federation of the
United Provinces of Central
America.

-The two blue stripes

represented the Pacific Ocean
and Caribbean Sea ; while
white symbolizes peace. A
modern interpretation
indicates that the color blue
symbolizes justice and loyalty.
YH
HISTOR
• Originally inhabited by various
Y
indigenous cultures since ancient times,
the region was conquered by the Spanish
Empire in the 16th century. Nicaragua
gained independence from Spain in 1821.
The Mosquito Coast followed a different
historical path, being colonized by the
English in the 17th century and later
coming under British rule. It became an
autonomous territory of Nicaragua in
1860 and its northernmost part was
transferred to Honduras in 1960. Since its
independence, Nicaragua has undergone
periods of political unrest, dictatorship,
occupation and fiscal crisis, including
the Nicaraguan Revolution of the 1960s
and 1970s and the Contra War of the
1980s.
• September 15, 1821, the Captaincy-General
of Guatemala declared their independence
from Spain, marking the Independence
Day for Nicaragua as well. Some efforts
from Mexico were made to bring the
region under their control, but didn’t last
long as the provinces successfully resisted
(except Chiapas). The provinces instead
formed their own independence
administration of the United Provinces of
Central America which included the
modern states of Nicaragua, El Salvador,
Costa Rica, Honduras and Panama.
However internal conflicts and the
provinces’ different interests soon led the
federation to dissolve, and on April 30,
1838 Nicaragua declared full
independence.
 People of the
Nicaragua called as
Nicaraguans (Spanish:
Nicaragüenses; also Nica,
Nicoya and Pinolero)

LANGUAGE
Spanish; however, Nicaraguans on the Caribbean
coast speak indigenous languages and
also English.
Several indigenous peoples on the Caribbean
coast still use their native language, the main
languages being Miskito language, Sumo
language, and Rama language. Other Indigenous
languages spoken include Garifuna.
 CULTURE
• Music and religious icons find their roots
in Iberian culture and Amerindian sounds
and flavors. The west of Nicaragua was
colonized by Spain and has a similar
culture to
other Spanish-speaking American
countries. The eastern half of the country,
on the other hand, was once a British
protectorate, and English is spoken
domestically along with Spanish and
indigenous languages. Its culture is similar
to that of former and present British
colonies in the Caribbean, such
as Jamaica, Belize, the Cayman Island, etc.
• Due to the African influence in the
East Coast, there exists a different
kind of music. It is the popular
dance music called 'Palo de Mayo',
or Maypole, which is celebrated
during the Maypole Festival, during
the month of May. The music is
sensual with intense rhythms.
• Nicaraguans are generally passive
people, and have a “live and let live”
policy. Don’t bother them and they
won’t bother you. They don’t like to
insinuate themselves into somebody
else’s life.
 CULTURE
>Religion in Nicaragua is
predominantly  Christian and forms a
significant part of the culture of the country
as well as its constitution.
Daily Life: Eating Meals
>Beans and corn are the two main foods in
Nicaragua. Since meat is rare to families
there.
TRADITIONS
>On special occasions and ceremonies,
Nicaraguan residents have celebratory
meals.  They serve and eat meat, and
since it is very rare for families in
Nicaragua to have, it is very special to
them on celebrations.  They usually serve
grilled steak called "bistec a la parrilla" or
a grilled sirloin known as "lomo".
>In the weeks leading up to Christmas,
Nicaraguans will flock to the streets to
buy various items such as candles, lights,
Nativity scenes and Nativity figurines,
toys, pine trees, flower bouquets, and
food. The children will carry the flower
bouquets to The Alter of the Virgin.
CUISINES
 Nactamales
Is the local take on the
traditional Latin America
Tamale It’s made of corn flour,
Vigoron and filled up with as many as 20
Pork cracklings with ingredients, which may include:
tenderly cooked pork, chicken, peas, carrots,
cassava, topped with onions, peppermint, sour
chopped cabbage and orange, peppers, and many
tomatoes others. This is one of the meals
that is cooked in banana leaves.
Sopa de queso (Cheese
soup)
It’s a tomato – chicken
broth topped with crispy
fried cheese-balls. The
cheese taste comes from
the fact that the
cheese-balls disintegrate
into the broth at the
moment you put them
in.
 Quesillo
A medium sized tortilla
topped with molten
cheese, pickled sliced
onions, sour cream,
rolled into the shape of a
burrito.

Baho
It’s dried beef and some
vegetables: cassava, plantain,
Fritanga tomatoes, onions, all topped,
This is the most common yes, with the same chopped
street food in the country cabbage and tomatoes as in the
for night time. Fritanga is a previous plates.
mixture of fried and tasty
pieces of beef, chicken, Gallo Pinto
pork, plantains, cheese, all A mixture of rice and
topped with chopped beans most Nicaraguans
cabbage and tomatoes eat this almost daily and
it is considered a national
symbol.
 TOP 5
FAMOUS
DESTINATION
 Laguna de Apoyo or
Apoyo Lagoon Natural Reserve
is a giant volcanic crater lake that was created
more than 20,000 years ago when the original
volcano's cone imploded. The lake is also fed
by volcanic fumaroles that keep the water
warm and slightly salty

it is Central America's largest lake at 177

kilometers long with an average width of
Lake
57 kilometers. Lake Nicaragua is that it is
the only freshwater lake to have ocean
Nicaragua
animals, including sharks.

The Corn Islands consist of Big

Corn and Little Corn—the latter
Corn being a car-free paradise which is
Island home to world class deep sea
diving, incredible seafood cuisine
and a fusion of Rasta culture
 Masaya Volcanic
Looking down into the crater, you
can see a lake of molten lava. Visit
after dark to see the glow the
bubbling lava creates inside the pit.
If you visit during the day, there is
a museum on-site, as well as picnic
facilities.

Bosawas Biosphere Reserve

Second only in size to the Amazon
rainforest in Brazil, Nicaragua's
Bosawas Biosphere Reserve was
established in 1997 to protect the
biodiversity found in this northern
corner of the country. The reserve also
protects the free flow of species
between Mexico and Central America.
FESTIVAL
S
 La Judea
This religious
festival is a
reneactment of the
last moments of
Jesus’ life.

La Purísima. La Gritería
translates to “shouting” and, at exactly 6pm, a
question is shouted among Nicaragua’s churches.
Fireworks and firecrackers fill the sky, and the
people sing to and celebrate the Virgin Mary by
visiting altars and receiving treats for their songs.
La Purísima is a uniquely Nicaraguan tradition
that takes place during Christmas time.
 Palo de Mayo
Literally translating to the “May
Pole,” this festival is held
throughout May on the Caribbean
coast of Nicaragua. Even though it
derives from a traditional British
activity, signifying the remnants of
Britain’s presence there, this truly
Caribbean adaptation sees vibrant
rhythms and colorful processions
blended in with the traditional
feast. Semana Santa
Rio San Juan Carnival, San Semana Santa, or Holy Week, marks
Carlos the week leading up to Easter. It is
With more than 17,000 celebrated by Christian cultures and is
participants, this carnival is quite prevalent among Spanish-speaking
the show. Head to San Carlos on countries, commemorating the death
the San Juan river from January, and resurrection of Jesus.
15-21, and you’ll be able to join in Characterized by tradition and
and watch the aquatic float parade celebration, Semana Santa is a
as well as buying souvenirs from wonderful blend of religious
local artisans. processions and relaxation.
THANK YOU!
SUBMITTED BY:
Alzona, Sharmaine Caceres
Padrones, Krylle Aila Mae S.
 MEXICO

The flag of Mexico ( Bandera de Mexico)

- Vertical tricolor of green, white, red with the national coat of
arms charged in the center of the white stripe.
 Mexico is a country in the southern portion of
North America. It is bordered to the north by
the United States; to the south and west by the
Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatemala,
Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; to the east by
the Gulf of Mexico.

Mexico is known for Aztec, food and drink culture, like; Tacos,
Tortillas, Burritos, Tequila
- The origin of chocolate
CULTURE
&

TRADITION
Languages of Mexico - According to CIA, About 92.7% of
the mexican population speaks spanish & about 6% of
the population speaks spanish as well as indigenous
languages.

Religions of Mexico

- Catholicism (82.7%)
- Protestantism (6.6%)
- Jehovah’s Witness (1.4%)
- Other Religion (1.9%)
- Unaffiliated (4.7%)
- Unspecified (2.7%)
Values of Mexican People

- Familismo - importance of family at all levels.

- Personalismo - Display of mutual respect,
trust-building.
- Jerarquismo - Respect for Hierarchy.
- Presentismo - Emphasis on present
- Espiritismo - Belief that good/evil can affect well
being and spirit of the dead person.
Mexican Arts
- Clay Pottery, Embroidered cotton garments, Wool
shawls and outer garments with angular designs,
Colorful baskets and rugs are some of the common
items associated with Mexican folk art.
- The country is closely associated with the Mariachi
style of folk music. Originated in the southern part
of the states of Jalisco in the 19th century.
- “La Cucaracha” is a well known Mariachi Staple.
 FAMOUS FESTIVAL
1. Día de
Muertos
Mexican festival Day
of the Dead, or Día
de Muertos is a
celebration of life!

In actuality, November 1 and 2 are important. While the 1st is

dedicated to children, and is called as the “Day of the
Innocents”, the second is dedicated to the people who have
passed on. Graves are decorated with flowers, feasts are
prepared, and families come together to remember their loved
ones.
2. Dia de la
Independencia

is the day that the

entire country
celebrates the start
of Mexico’s war of
independence.

is the day that the entire country celebrates the start

of Mexico’s war of independence. Today, a couple of
weeks are celebrated with artists putting up shows and
exhibitions, Mexican music filling the streets, and even
some costume parties!
 3. Guelaguetza
Festival

A spectacular vision of
art, dance, and music.
The street of Oaxaca,
amongst other states
are packed with colours.

4.Cinco de Mayo

A Festival in Mexico dedicated to a milestone from the

past. Celebrated on the 5th of May, which marks the
victory of Mexico over France in the Battle of Puebla.
Costume parades, musical and cultural events are
conducted for a week around this date.
 5. Carnival in
Veracruz &
Mazatlán

A famous fest of Brazil,

carnival is often
associated with that
country.

However, set out to the coastal towns of Mexico, and a

vibrant parade will welcome you. Bursting colours,
accompanied by drinks, treats, dancing, and more, this
festival goes on for more than a week, which is plenty
of time to experience its magic to the fullest.
FAMOUS
FOODS
1.Chilaquiles

- Popular traditional breakfast - lightly fried corn tortillas cut into

quarters & topped with green or red salsa. Scrambled or Fried eggs
and pulled chicken are usually added on top, as well as cheese and
cream.
- Often served with a healthy dose of frijole (refried beans)

2. Pozole

- A Pre-Hispanic soup was once used as part of

ritual sacrifices.
- Made from hominy corn with plenty of herbs
and spices, the dish is traditionally stewed for
hours, often overnight. Once it’s ready to serve,
lettuce, radish, onion, lime and chilli are
sprinkled on top.
 3. Tacos al pastor

- Historic dish and is one of the most popular varieties of tacos,

with origins dating back to the 1920s and 30s and the arrival
of Lebanese and Syrian immigrants to Mexico.
- Tacos al pastor (meaning ‘in the style of the shepherd’)

4.Tostadas

- A simple but delicious dish involving corn

tortillas fried in boiling oil until they become
crunchy and golden.
- Served alone or piled high with any number of
garnishes
- Literally means ‘toasted’
 5. Chiles en nogada

- Boasting the three colours of the Mexican flag.

- One of Mexico’s most patriotic dishes.
- Poblano chillies filled with picadillo (a mixture of
chopped meat, fruits and spices) represent the green on
the flag, the walnut-based cream sauce is the white and
pomegranate seeds are the red. Originating from
Puebla, history relates that the dish was first served to
Don Agustin de Iturbide, liberator and subsequent
Emperor of Mexico.
- .
 Tourist
Attractions
 1. Teotihuacan
- The Pyramid of the Sun, was built around 100 AD
- Largest Pyramid in Teotihuacan and all of Mexico

2. Chichen Itza
- El Castillo, the temple Pyramid. Also known as Temple of
Kukulcan.
- A Mesoamerican step-pyramid that dominates the
center of Chichen Itza archeological site in the Mexican
state of Yucatan.

3. Copper Canyon
- Networks of Canyons which together are several times larger
than the Grand Canyon
- Known for its spectacular landscapes and opportunities for
outdoor adventure
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site
4. Palenque
- An archeological site located on the western edge
of the Maya Empire
- Smaller than some of its Mayan neighbor cities but
contains some of the finest architecture,
sculptures, roof comb and bas-relief carvings that
the Maya ever produced.

5. El Arco
- An incredible Arc found in Cabo, San Lucas.
- Unique rock formations marks the spot where the
Pacific Ocean becomes the Gulf of California.
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CANADA

SUBMITTED BY:
Atendido, Daniela
Remoquillo, Aldwin
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• Canada known as The Land of
Maple leaf
• The capital city of Canada is
Ottawa.

There are 10 Canadian provinces, with three territories to

the north.
The provinces are, in alphabetical order:
Alberta Nova Scotia
British Columbia Ontario
Manitoba Prince Edward Island,
New Brunswick Quebec
Newfoundland and Labrador Saskatchewan
The three territories are Northwest Territories,
Nunavut, and Yukon.
MAP OF CANADA!
 CULTURES AND
TRADITIONS

LANGUAGE – FAMILY –
The official languages In 2005, same sex marriage became
spoken in Canada are legal.
English and French, - The Canadian family has changed
although there are many during the last thirty years with a
more English speakers trend towards smaller households
than French. and an increase in single parents.
RELIGION & BELIEFS - - The Canadian family has changed
39 per cent of Canadians during the last thirty years with a
identified themselves as trend towards smaller households
Roman Catholic and 27 per and an increase in single parents.
cent as Protestant.
 Canadians are generally very
The New Years Levee has polite. If you are dining with
become an almost solely locals, then table manners are
Canadian tradition. In fairly informal, and you need
addition to the more not worry about refusing
formal Levees many particular dishes or asking
municipalities and cities questions about the food. If
hold a Mayor’s Levee as you are invited to someone’s
do military bases and home for a meal, it is
Legions across the considered polite to bring a
small gift such as a bottle of
country.
wine or some chocolates.
The nationally observed celebration days in Canada
are:
• New Year’s Day (1st January)
• Good Friday (two days before Easter Sunday)
• Easter Monday, Victoria Day (last Monday
preceding May 25)
• Canada Day (July 1)
• Labour Day (first Monday of September)
• Thanksgiving Day (second Monday in October)
• Remembrance Day (11 November)
• Christmas Day and Boxing Day (25th and 26th
December).
FESTIVALS
 Celebration of Light,
Vancouver (July/August)
One of the city’s signature
summer events, the festival
lights up the sky over English
Bay for three nights at the end
of July. Three countries
compete each year to wow
Vancouver crowds,
choreographing their
spectacular displays to music
as they’re launched off a
floating barge in the bay.
 Winterlude, Ottawa & Quebec
Celebrate free Canadian
winter fun at this epic
festival which takes place in
Ottawa during the first three
weekends of February each
year!
(February)
During Winterlude, you can marvel
at beautiful ice sculptures, skate on
the world-famous Rideau Canal
Skateway (a UNESCO World
Heritage Site) and play till you
drop in a gigantic snow playground
called Snowflake Kingdom.
 Pride, Toronto
(June)
Toronto hosts one
of the largest Pride
festivals in North
America,
celebrating ‘the
history, courage
and diversity of our
community’ and
uniting the city in a
10-day event of
arts, culture, and
community
 Festival International de Jazz de
Montréal, Montreal International
Jazz Festival, Montreal (June/July)
Ranked as the world’s largest jazz
festival in the Guinness World
Records, the Festival International
de Jazz de Montréal has been
synonymous with a passion for
music for now 40 years. Every
year for 10 days, the
French-speaking metropolis of
North America becomes the venue
where fans of all types of
jazz-related music rub shoulders
with aficionados of jazz in its
purest form.
 FAMOUS CUISINE…

POUTINE, a french fry-looking dish and

arguably Canada’s national and most defining dish
or side dish. Poutine is best served with a
meat-based gravy and curds on top of the bowl of
fries. It’s so popular in the country that fast food
chains like McDonald’s serve them too and annual
poutine festivals are held throughout the cities.
CANADIAN BACON - The rest of
the world and bacon-eating America is
familiar with that kind of bacon: the
thin strip of meat derived from the
belly of pork. Just about every other
kind of bacon else is “peameal” bacon
- Canadian bacon - which is
essentially taken from the lean pork
The Caesar is Canada’s national cocktail. Made of
vodka, clamato juice, Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce,
the Canadian take on the Bloody Mary makes the absolute
best brunch companion. Recently, restaurants and bars
have stepped up their garnish game to include more than
the traditional celery salt rim and celery stalk to Nanaimo
include bars look like cheesecake but
the likes of an entire roast chicken, burgers, hot aredogs,
a sweet dessert made of crumbs as a
sliders, onion rings and more base, icing in the middle, then topped
with chocolate. Named after the West
Coast city in British Columbia, the term
“Nanaimo bar” is strictly Canadian.
Nanaimo bars obviously just need
assembling the ingredients in layers - no
cooking involved - and cookers are free
to variate the flavours to further bolster
The Saskatoon berry is often described as
having a sweet and almondy flavour, which
makes it an ideal candidate for the perfect
pie. Truly, a slice of this will change your
life. It’s no wonder the city of Saskatoon
was actually named after it, rather thanSimilar
the to pastrami, Montreal’s smoked
other way around meat is the heavenly result of beef
brisket salted and cured for a week with
a range of spices, before being smoked
and steamed to perfection. It’s usually
served in a rye bread sandwich smeared
with tangy yellow mustard, but you’ll
also see it as a topping for poutine.
FAMOUS DESTINATION
 Whistler is a town north of Vancouver, British
Columbia, that's home to Whistler Blackcomb,
WHISTLER one of the largest ski resorts in North America.
Besides skiing and snowboarding, the area offers
snowshoeing, tobogganing and ski jumping at the
Olympic Park, a venue for the 2010 Vancouver
Winter Olympics.
 The Bay of Fundy is one of the 7 wonders of North America.
The highest tides on earth, the rarest whales in the world,
Bay of fundy semi-precious minerals and dinosaur fossils; all this convinced
an international panel of experts in 2014 to choose the Bay of
Fundy as one of the natural wonders of the world
GROS MORNE
NATIONAL PARK
Gros Morne National Park is a
Canadian national park and world
heritage site located on the west
coast of Newfoundland. At 1,805
km2 (697 sq mi), it is the second
largest national park in Atlantic
Canada after Torngat Mountains
National Park, which has an area of
9,700 km2 (3,700 sq mi).
 The purpose of the museum is to "explore the subject
CANADIAN MUSEUM FOR of human rights with a special but not exclusive
HUMAN RIGHTS reference to Canada, to enhance the public's
understanding of human rights, to promote respect
for others and to encourage reflection and dialogue."
VANCOUVER ISLAND
Vancouver Island, off Canada’s
Pacific Coast, is known for its mild
climate and thriving arts community.

On its southern tip is Victoria, British

Columbia’s capital, and its boat-lined
Inner Harbour, neo-baroque Parliament
Buildings, grand Fairmont Empress
Hotel and English-style gardens.
GUATEMALA

SUBMITTED BY: BARCINAS, MA. LUISA A.

SANGUYO, ALDRIN LUIS
GUATEMALA
COUNTRY OF CENTRAL AMERICA
 GUATEMALA
• Guatemala, a Central American country south of Mexico, is home to volcanoes, rainforests and
ancient Mayan sites. The origin of the name Guatemala is Indian, but its derivation and meaning
are undetermined. Some hold that the original form was Quauhtemallan (indicating an Aztec
rather than a Mayan origin), meaning “land of trees,” and others hold that it is derived from
Guhatezmalha, meaning “mountain of vomiting water”— referring no doubt to such volcanic
eruptions as the one that destroyed Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala.
GUATEMALA FLAG

The two sky blue stripes represent the fact

that Guatemala is a land located between
two oceans, the Pacific Ocean and the
Atlantic Ocean (Caribbean sea); and the
sky over the country
(see Guatemala's national anthem). The
white signifies peace and purity. ... In the
center of the flag is the Guatemalan coat
of arms.
• Guatemala is best known for its
volcanic landscape, fascinating
Mayan culture and the colorful
colonial city of Antigua, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
But this small Central
American country has a wealth
of homegrown produce and
talent
 TRADITIONS

Leaving cigarettes and alcohol for a

syncretic saint
• The mixture of Mayan and
Roman Catholic traditions has
left Guatemala a fascinating
cultural legacy. One of the
strangest components is
Maximon, also known as San
Simon, a saint that grants favors
in return for cigarettes, alcohol
and other gifts left by followers
at his altar.
 GIANT KITES TO HONOR THE DEAD

• Another All Saints’ Day tradition are

the huge kites that are constructed in
Sumpango and Santiago Sacatepequez.
Head to these two villages near Antigua
to see massive kites decorated in bright
colors, often with political messages.
Both sites are within 30 minutes of
Antigua Guatemala.
 CULTURE

• On a trip to Guatemala you will discover a culture that reflects strong Mayan and Spanish
influences, and that continues to be defined as a contrast between poor Mayan villagers in
the rural highlands, and the urbanized and relatively wealthy mestizos population (known
in Guatemala as ladinos) who occupy the cities and surrounding agricultural plains.
FESTIVALS

December 13th to the 21st: Fiesta de Santo Tomás

The Fiesta de Santo Tomás celebrates the

patron saint of the town of
Chichicastenango. The town is well worth
a visit at any time of the year.
Festival Folklórico de Cobán

This event is a celebration of the local

folk traditions of Guatemala and is the
perfect place to get a taste of the
wonderful variety of our culture.
Cobán is up in the mountains and it
makes for a spectacular backdrop to the
festivities. You can see everything from
noisy parades to exhibitions of folk art
throughout the town.
Mayan Ruins of Tikal
Semuc Champey
Lake Atitlán (Lago de Atitlán)
Quetzaltenango
 Monterrico and the Biotopo
Monterrico-Hawaii (Nature Reserve)
 Mixtas
Mixtas are Guatemalan version of
hot dogs, sold from numerous food
carts throughout the country. What
makes mixtas unique is the fact that
the sausages are not placed in buns,
but in tortillas. The dish is always
made with fresh and inexpensive
ingredients, so mixtas are usually
filled with lime-dressed coleslaw,
onions, diced tomatoes, guacamole,
and green chiles.
 Rellenitos de
plátano
Rellenitos de plátano is a
dish of sweet mashed
plantains stuffed with a
mixture of refried beans,
chocolate, and cinnamon.
The assembled egg-shaped
balls are deep-fried, and
then served with either
powdered sugar or honey
on top.
 Pupusas

Thick corn tortillas are stuffed

with a variety of fillings –
usually refried beans, cheese
and/or pork – and then fried
until the surface is crisp and
the inside squashy. A pupusa
traditionally comes with a
helping of salsa and cabbage
to keep it fresh.
Noodle Tostadas
Tostadas are a popular street
food, and most are topped
with guacamole, tomato salsa,
radishes, onions and a large
dollop of noodles. You may
think the idea of spaghetti
tacos is slightly odd, but with
so many different textures and
tastes, you’ll be a convert after
the first bite.
 Fiambre
A large salad that is
traditionally prepared for the
Day of the Dead and All
Saints' Day. It is consumed in
memory of the loved ones who
have passed away. The salad
can have as many as 50
ingredients in it, such as sliced
meat, cheese, vegetables,
pickles, and hard-boiled eggs.
Submitted by: Basilan, Aryel John
Seguiero, Angelika
The national flag of Cuba (Spanish:
Bandera de Cuba) consists of five
alternating stripes (three blue and two
white) and a red equilateral triangle at
the hoist, within which is a white
five-pointed star. It was designed in
1849 and officially adopted May 20,
1902. The flag is referred to as the
Estrella Solitaria, or the Lone Star flag.
Cuba is an island between the
Caribbean Sea and the North
Atlantic Ocean. Cuba is located
south of Key West, Florida.
People of Cuba
Cubans are of mixed heritage: Spanish descent, Black African ancestry and Asians. At least
50 percent of the population is classified as mulatto (mixed African and European descent).
Cubans are sociable, loquacious, friendly, warm and welcoming people.

Cubans are gregarious, friendly people. They will talk to just about anyone, and seem to
spend the majority of their days in the company of others. Walking down the street in
Cuba, you’ll see people sitting outside their homes talking to neighbors. On promenades
like the Prado in Havana, you’ll witness couples kissing, kids kicking soccer balls, and old
men playing chess.

Cubans are also extremely honest—most locals aren’t out to rob, steal, or cheat you. If you leave a
camera or passport in a taxi or at a restaurant, there’s a good chance that you will get it back. Cubans
want visitors to have a positive experience in Cuba.
 Famous Cuisine

Empanadas (empanadillas) and

Pastelitos: meat-stuffed, fried or
baked turnovers similar to Italian
calzones.

Cuban dulce de leche is

made with 3 ingredients:
milk, sugar, lemon and
cinnamon if you wish to
flavour it.
Huevos habaneros - eggs
Havana-style with tomatoes,
peppers and cumin

Pan con lechón - a roasted

pork sandwich on pressed
cuban bread
 Flan - a pie or tart, often
with a custard base,
used as both a sweet
and savory dish

Moros y cristianos - black

beans and rice
 Famous Tourist Spot

Old Havana (Spanish: La Habana

Vieja) is the city-center
(downtown) and one of the 15
municipalities (or boroughs)
forming Havana, Cuba. It has the
second highest population density
in the city and contains the core of
the original city of Havana
Varadero (Spanish pronunciation:
[baɾaˈðeɾo]), also referred to as Playa
Azul (Blue Beach), is a resort town in
the province of Matanzas, Cuba, and
one of the largest resort areas in the
Caribbean. Matanzas is named after
the massacre ( matanza) of Spaniards
by Indians in 1510.Varadero Beach
was rated one of the world's best
beaches in TripAdvisor's Traveler's
Choice Awards of 2019, ranking at
number two.
Trinidad is Cuba’s best
preserved colonial city, a unique
mix of 1850’s architecture &
1950’s cars that feels frozen in
time.

Trinidad was one of the first Cuban

towns founded by the Spanish, growing
wealthy from production of sugar cane,
cattle, and tobacco (with the help of
African slave labor).
Baracoa is absolutely worth the
time and trouble it takes to get
there, with alluring culture,
mouthwatering cuisine and
stunning beach scenery.

There are also caves, waterfalls,

cocoa farms, coffee plantations, and
coconut groves, making this
destination a hidden gem for
travelers and a veritable paradise
nature lovers.
Parque Nacional Viñales (Valle de Viñales)

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the

Parque Nacional Viñales is a
beautiful, verdant valley in the Sierra
de los Organos, north of Pinar del
Rio. Steep limestone hills, called
mogotes, slice through the valleys,
creating a dramatic landscape. The
valley floors in the Parque Nacional
Viñales are agricultural areas where
tobacco, fruit, and vegetables are
grown.
 Festival
The Fire Festival is kicked off every year
with a majestic cultural gala in the
Heredia Theater. Individual and collective
visual arts exhibitions, theoretical events,
workshops, seminars, theatrical and
dance performances, jam sessions, trova
music, literary get-togethers, etc. flood
the whole city during the week. There is
not a single cultural or social institution
that is not involved in the festivities.
The International Ballet Festival of Havana
(Festival de Ballet de La Habana), is a ballet
festival held in the Great Theater of
Havana, Cuba and other locations like Karl
Marx Theatre and Mella Theatre every two
years. Created in 1960 by a joint effort of
the Ballet Nacional de Cuba, the Instituto
Nacional de la Industria Turística and the
cultural organizations of the government,
the International Ballet Festival of Havana
was added to the plans of massive
diffusion of arts started after the popular
Cuban Revolution on January 1, 1959.
Cubadisco is a week-long music
festival and awards event
celebrating Cuban music. It is held
in Havana City, Cuba and was
established in 1997.
There are 25 award categories. Each year the
event celebrates a particular country and
genre. There are also tributes to artists and
personalities from the Cuban music scene.
Expositions, conferences, discussions,
concerts, and music release parties are part
of the festivities across various theaters and
other venues.
Christmas celebrations with
no presents
Christmas in Cuba is
celebrated on Noche Buena,
or Christmas Eve. The
traditional meal is a whole
suckling pig prepared in a
backyard oven, and the party
is huge. Families get together,
friends pop over, and even
neighbors and co-workers are
invited.
Burn Away bad Experiences on New Year’s Eve
Cubans believe that burning an effigy helps get rid of the
bad things that might have happened in the past year,
before setting off fireworks to celebrate the good that is
coming in the new year. Don’t be alarmed if you see a
human-shaped doll burning away to ashes; it symbolizes
the death of your regrets and bad memories. Onwards to
next year!
Fiesta of the Red and Blue

In early November each year, the town of

Majagua in Ciego de Ávila comes alive with a
celebration of peasant culture. Revelers
dance, eat traditional food and take part in
regional ceremonies. The town is split into red
and blue sides, which inhabitants are free to
choose, which then face off in dance battles.
Spectators will be able to experience a slice of
traditional country life.
 Cuba’s are known for:
Beaches
With over 3,500 miles of coastline
bordered by the Atlantic on the north
and the Caribbean on the south,
Cuban beaches are legendary.

The sand on Cuban beaches ranges

from brilliantly white to honey beige to
volcanic black. Yet, the water is always
clear and inviting.
Rum
Rum is to Cuba what sake is to Japan or
champagne is to France. It is much
more than a popular Cuban spirit; it is
part of the nation’s cultural identity and
runs through the veins of Cuba’s history
and economy.
Cuban rum is made from molasses
derived from sugar cane, a lifeblood of
the Cuban economy since its
introduction to the island by the
Spanish.
Music
For a relatively small country with an
11 million population, Cuba has
always punched far above its weight
in the realm of the arts, particularly in
music. Music genres invented in Cuba
include the son Cubano, a mix of
Spanish and African influences. Other
genres are rumba, bolero, nueva trova,
timba and others.
Submitted by:

Tablante, Carl Nicole

Cabrera, Jason
Manay, John
“DOMINICAN
REPUBLIC”
Is known for its blue ocean waters, white-sand
beaches, beautiful resorts, and the poverty
that lurks on the outskirts of these tourist hot
spots.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC’S FLAG
The blue on the flag stands for liberty

the white for salvation,

and the red for the blood of heroes.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC’S MAP

Dominican Republic is one of nearly 200

countries illustrated on our Blue Ocean
Laminated Map of the World. This map shows a
combination of political and physical features. It
includes country boundaries, major cities, major
mountains in shaded relief, ocean depth in blue
color gradient, along with many other features.
This is a great map for students, schools,
offices and anywhere that a nice map of the
world is needed for education, display or decor.
DOMINICAN
REPUBLIC’S
RELIGION

According to a 2014 Pew Research survey,

the population is 57 percent Catholic; 23
percent Protestant, including Assemblies of
God, Church of God, Baptists, Pentecostals,
and Mennonites; and 18 percent without
religious affiliation.
 Top 5 Tourist Destination in
Dominican Republic
1. Santo Domingo's Zona Colonial
In this city, where Christopher Columbus first
landed in the America's, you'll find the hustle and
bustle of modern day life being played out against
the backdrop of centuries-old buildings.
2. The Resort Destination of Punta Cana
Where an endless stretch of beautiful white-sand beach
meets the emerald waters of the Caribbean is Punta
Cana, the Dominican Republic's premiere resort
destination. If you are looking for luxury all-inclusive
resorts, a couple's retreat, or family-friendly
accommodation combined with an unending list of
water-based activities for entertainment, this is the place
to come.
 Top 5 Tourist Destination in
Dominican Republic
3. Whale Watching in Samaná Bay Each
winter, from December through March, thousands of humpback
whales enter Samaná Bay to mate and give birth, making this one
4. Jarabacoa
of the best places to see these beautiful giants in the wild.
While many Dominican vacationers consider Jarabacoa a
summer retreat destination, foreign travelers tend to see it as an
outdoor adventure playground in the mountains of the
Dominican Republic's interior. In the vicinity are opportunities for
rafting, hiking, biking, and other types of exploration. At an
elevation of over 500 meters, the climate here is much milder
than the coast and nights are often cool. If you are spending
more than just a week or two in the country, it's worth venturing
up to Jarabacoa.
Top 5 Tourist Destination in
Dominican Republic
5. Kiteboarding on Cabarete's Kite Beach
Around a headland from Cabarete's main beach, about a
20-minute walk along the waterfront, is Kite Beach. This small
area has its own unique vibe. In the mornings, the beach is
quiet, with the exception of walkers and runners or people
swimming and stand up paddleboarding. In the afternoon,
when the winds pick up, kiteboarders descend on the beach,
and the sky fills with kites. The sand is a riot of colors with
kites waiting for the best winds to materialize.
Dominican Republic’s Food & Delicacies
1. La Bandera (popular national dish) 2. Sancocho is a traditional broth in several Latin American
The Dominican Flag and the beans (red kidney beans) are cuisines. It usually consists of large pieces of meat, tubers and
cooked in a pungent herby tomato sauce. There was vegetables served in a broth.
always a meat included – either chicken or pork, and a
basic salad which consist of lettuce and tomatoes.
Dominican Republic’s Food & Delicacies
3. Tostones
(also known as Patacones) are slices of unripe, green plantains that
have been fried, smashed, and fried again until crisp.
4. Pastelitos
Are made with a puff pastry style wrapper and can have either
savory or sweet fillings. Some are fried while others are baked.
Guava and cheese, coconut and dulce de leche are all popular
sweet fillings.
Dominican
Republic’s Culture

Dominican culture is a mixture of the

cultures of Spaniard colonists, African
slaves, and Taíno natives. European,
African, and Taíno cultural elements are
most prominent in Dominican food,
family structure, religion, and music.
Dominican Republic’s Tradition
1. Merengue is a style of Dominican music and dance.
Partners hold each other in a closed position. The leader
holds the follower's waist with the leader's right hand,
while holding the follower's right hand with the leader's
left hand at the follower's eye level.
2. Marriage
Like most countries, the Dominican Republic has its own rules when it
comes to marriage. One of these is the inclusion of “padrinos and
madrinas” (godparents of the wedding) which is a long-standing tradition.
The godparents are usually the mother of the groom and the father of the
bride who also serve as witnesses. Another wedding tradition is to have a
child (usually a boy) carry “arras” or coins in a tray. They are given to the
priest who passes them to the groom, who then passes them to the bride.
This exchange signifies the couples’ pledge to provide for each other and
for material goods to be shared equally.
3. You are what you wear
In Dominican society, appearance is very important as it is used to
indicate social standing and the degree of a person’s success. Dominicans
take pride in wearing quality fabrics and buying the best clothes they can
afford. Designer labels are looked upon favorably, especially those from the
United States.
 Dominican Republic’s Festivals

1. Guloya Festival Dominican Republic

When: January 2. Carnival Dominican Republic
When: February Dominican
The New Year in the Dominican Republic kicks off in lively fashion in the
Carnival (carnaval dominicano) is one of the best Dominican Republic
southeastern city of San Pedro de Macorís’ Miramar neighborhood,
festivals. Taking place every Sunday during the month of February,
thanks to the Guloya Festival, which draws massive crowds. One of the
Carnival is a vibrant celebration – and one of the most fun places to
most vibrant Dominican Republic festivals sees colorfully costumed
experience it is in the capital city of Santo Domingo. Take part in colorful
Guloya dance troupes dancing through the streets to the sounds of
parades filled with incredible sights, dine on authentic Dominican cuisine
drums and flutes, celebrating the Afro-Dominican heritage of many
and party with friendly locals. Year after year, the parties and parades are
islanders. The Guloyas’ dance is amazing and intricate – and it’s been
legendary, with Dominicans donning intricate costumes and masks that
classified by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible
symbolize characters from the country’s past.
Patrimony of Humanity.
 Dominican Republic’s Festivals
3. Isle of Light
When: April
Coachella in the DR? The cutting edge comes to the Dominican
Republic every spring, thanks to the innovative Isle of Light
festival. This unique annual event is designed to bring new music,
art and people to the island. Over the course of two
action-packed days and nights, Isle of Light attendees enjoy a
lineup of international artists in an experience at the level of
major world festivals. For music lovers with adventurous taste
and a love of new experiences, Isle of Light is an unforgettable
Dominican Republic weekend.
4. Festival Presidente
When: October
Every two years, Santo Domingo’s Olympic Stadium transforms
into the Dominican Republic’s biggest festival venue. Festival
Presidente is a joyous three-night celebration featuring the
country’s greatest performers, fireworks, dancing, and a whole lot
more. You may have been to concerts before, but you’ve never
been to one quite like Festival Presidente.
 HAITI
SUBMITTED BY:
CILOCILO, CATHERINE ANNE
TOVERA, MIKAELA ADRIANNNA
 The most significant symbolism of the Haitian
flag is within its coat of arms which is centered on
the bicolor background. This national symbol also
features a royal palm that represents independence.
The Cap of Liberty and the motto, “Unity Makes
Strength,” is also included in the coat of arms.

-worldpopulationreview.com
GEOGRAPHICAL
LOCATION
Haiti is in the western
one-third of the island of
Hispaniola between the
Caribbean Sea and the North
Atlantic Ocean. This small,
tropical country is west of the
Dominican Republic and is
south of the island of Cuba.

-kids.nationalgeographic.com
 PEOPLE AND CULTURE
■ The population is approximately 95% black and 5% white.
Haitian parents are strict, but are very affectionate. The
extended family often lives with the family in tight quarters.
■ Haitians attend folk dances and voodoo ceremonies. Half
the population practices voodoo, which is a mixture of
African slave traditions and Catholic beliefs. Carnival and
New Year's Day are the biggest holidays for most Haitians.
■ The Haitian diet is made up of the local vegetables and
fruits, along with some spicy meat dishes.

-kids.nationalgeographic.com
 CUISINE
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2. ACCRA - A Vegan Malanga

1. GRIOT - A Traditional Haitian Food with Fritters
Fried Pork

The crispy coat and the tenderness inside,

both are actually spicy and flavorful!
The crispy texture of the pork and the aroma
rendered to it by the spicy marinade gives a unique
taste to it. (favorite choice for all kinds of gathering)
 3. JOUMOU - Yellow Pumpkin 4. KIBI - A Spicy-Appetizer
Soup with Meat

This is the traditional pumpkin soup, usually It basically has a rich taste, being quite spicy
cooked with beef, but goat meat (chevon), with its filling of ground meat, usually of beef or
fish fillets, and chicken are also used for lamb. (one of the most favorite choice)
some variation.
5. LABOUYI BLE - A Typical Hatian
Porridge
6.TOMTOM AK KALALOU - A Vegan Dish with
Breadfruit and Okra

The combined tastes of cooked fruit and spices

deliver a unique flavor to the dish.

This is a porridge dish made from Bulgur

wheat, usually consumed as a breakfast, or
main course dish. It can be eaten by itself, or
with a spicy side dish, especially in the main
course.
New year's Day/Independence Day
January 1, 1804, Haiti made history
by being the first black republic in the
world and the first country in the
Western Hemisphere to abolish
slavery. Serving and eating “Soup
Joumou” on Haiti’s Independence
Day is an integral part of the
celebration. During the colonization
period in Haiti, only the French
masters could eat this soup for good
fortune, forbidding the slaves from
eating it.
The Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) is a
roving multi-disciplinary art festival which has been
held in various CARICOM countries since its
establishment in 1972. CARIFESTA aims to depict the
similarities and differences of the people of the
Caribbean in an environment in which art can flourish.
The event encourages artists across the Caribbean to
display their talents beyond their national borders.
They return to their homeland with an awaken regional
identity.
The Rara Festival is a Haitian
music festival featuring the
traditional Haitian style & “Kanaval” in Creole) is one of the most anticipated
Afro-Caribbean music, commonly
known as Rara, held every year
during lent. The voodoo motive of
the rara festivals is to promote the
strength of the spirit Iwa and most
important purpose is to give
Haitian people strength and unity
within their nation. Rara lyrics also
often address difficult issues, such
as political oppression or poverty.
The Carnival of Haiti (called “Mardi Gras” or
events in the country. This cultural event is
generally held during the month of February, the
day before Ash Wednesday. It’s an electrifying
expression of color and community which sees
locals adorned in kaleidoscopic costumes and
parading the streets. A show of extravagance and
indulgence before the Lenten fasting period begins
The elaborate floats, the costumes, the music and
dance, and the colors
are a reflection of Haiti’s rich and beautiful culture.
 Citadelle
Citadelle Laferriere
Laferriere
The Citadelle Laferriere is a
magnificent mountaintop
fortress originally built after
Haiti gained independence, in
order to provide protection
against French invasion. It
remains more or less in the
same beautiful condition now
as it did back then, and is, for
Haitians, a revered symbol of
their strength when faced with
threat. Bonnet a I’Eveque, Mountaintop in Nord, Haiti
Palais de Sans-souci
Before it was partially destroyed by
an earthquake in 1842, the
Sans-Souci Palace was home to
famous former slave-turned-king
Henri Christophe I. With its deep
historical roots the palace evokes a
sense of nostalgic beauty, and is
often compared to the majesty of
the Palace of Versailles in France.
The Palace features many
high-arched windows as well as
decadent staircases.
Milot, Haiti
BASSIN BLEU
BASSIN
BLEU
It is a blissfully secluded
waterfall on the hills of Jacmel,
Haiti. Travelers can follow a trail
to the basin and spend a day
jumping from the waterfalls,
swimming in the turquoise water
and enjoying the cool cover of
the lush vegetation. The privacy Jacmel, Haiti
of the spot makes it feel like
paradise.
 LABADEE
LABADEE
Labadee Labadee is a private port,
and a secluded piece of paradise.
Owned by the Royal Caribbean
International cruise company, the
white sandy beaches and crystal
water here make it one of the most
enchanting destinations on the island.
Cruise passengers come onshore via
a huge concrete pier and can lounge
on the sand, ride waterslides, or
snorkel in the ocean. They also
engage in activities like ziplining or
shop from (carefully vetted) local
merchants.
Northern coast of Haiti
Saut-Mathurine
Saut-Mathurine
The largest waterfall in the
area, Saut-Mathurine is an
alluring cascade in the
southwest region of Haiti. The
Rivière de Cavaillon provides
the source for the waterfall’s
stream, and its aqua waters
are easily accessible for
paddling and swimming. The
drive to Saut-Mathurine offers
beautiful views of the country
Camp-Perrin, Haiti
and the lush greenery on all
sides.
RESOURCES:

https://theculturetrip.com/caribbean/haiti/articles/the-top-10-most-beau
tiful-places-in-haiti/

https://www.tripsavvy.com/attractions-in-haiti-1488163
Honduras
•Honduras is a country in Central America.

SUBMITTED BY: CONDE, ANGELIKA P.

VASQUEZ, KYLE
•Tegucigalpa, city and capital
of the Republic of Honduras

•Honduras is known for its rich

natural resources, including
minerals, coffee, tropical fruit, and
sugar cane, as well as for its
growing textiles industry, which
serves the international market.
•Honduras borders the
Caribbean Sea and the North
Pacific Ocean. Guatemala lies
to the west, Nicaragua south
east and El Salvador to the
south west.
•Honduras is the second
largest Central American
republic, with a total area of
112,890 square kilometres
(43,590 sq mi).
◦The two outer Cerulean Blue bands represent the Pacific Ocean and the
Caribbean Sea, and also represent the blue sky and brotherhood. The inner
white band represents the land between the ocean and the sea, the peace
and prosperity of its people, and purity of thoughts.
 FAMOUS
TOURIST
DESTINATION
Rio Cangrejal
It is a river that drains
several mountain tributaries
and borders the rainforest
of Pico Bonito National Park
near La Ceiba, Honduras.
The river offers some of the
best whitewater rafting
opportunities in Central
America.
Guanaja
It is one of the Bay Islands of
Honduras and is in the
Caribbean. It is about 70
kilometres off the north
coast of Honduras, and 12
kilometres from the island of
Roatan
Parque Nacional Punta Sal

National park in Honduras

Lago de Yojoa
Lake Yojoa is the largest lake in
Honduras with a surface area
of 79 square kilometers and an
average depth of 15 meters.
At an altitude of 700 meters, it
lies in a depression formed by
volcanoes. The Lake Yojoa
volcanic field consists of
Pleistocene to Holocene scoria
cones, craters, and lava flows
CUISINE
 Yuca con
chicharrón
It is a one of the popular foods in
El Salvador, as well as Honduras,
which is made of yuca (cassava)
served with raw cabbage with
lemon, then topped with
chicharrones, tomato hot sauce
and mojo, made with a mixture of
oil, garlic, onion, spices such as
oregano and bitter orange or
lime juice.
 Fried Yojoa
-is one of the most famous dishes
in Honduras, and a national
favorite. It originated in the Yojoa
Lake region.
-The fish is spiced and salted, left
to marinate overnight. Then it is
deep fried. This particular method
makes the flesh delightfully flaky
and easy to be pulled off the
bones. Fried Yojoa fish has a
slightly sweet taste, which is a
large part of what distinguishes it
from any other fried fish dish.
Tapado de pescado
•Tapado de pescado is a flavorful
Honduran specialty soup featuring
ingredients such as white fish (snapper,
haddock, bass), coconut milk, plantains,
yucca, squash, yams, onions, and
seasonings. The soup has a slightly sweet
flavor due to the usage of coconut milk,
and a creamy texture due to the richness
of various vegetables.
•Tapado de pescado is so popular that the
indigenous Hondurans known as Garifunas
usually sell it to tourists on local beaches.
Pan de coco
•This pan de coco or
coconut bread is native to
the Honduran coasts. For
years the Garifuna families
living there have enjoyed
and shared their recipes
with the rest of the country
FESTIVAL
La Ceiba the annual
Carnival
La Ceiba the annual Carnival
The La Ceiba Carnival is an
annual celebration in La Ceiba,
Honduras held every third or
fourth Saturday of May. The
event is in held in honor of Saint
Isidore the Laborer, the patron
saint of the city.
January 25–February 4
Pilgrims flock to
Tegucigalpa to
worship and celebrate
the Virgen de Suyapa.
 March–April Semana
Santa (Easter) is a major
celebration throughout
Honduras, with many of
the cities hosting
sizeable parades.
April 6–12 Punta Gorda
celebrates the arrival
of the Garífuna.
 May La Feria de San Isidro or
Carnaval in La Ceiba, during
the week leading up to the
third Saturday. Festivities
culminate in a street parade
through the city centre,
followed by live music until the
early morning.
 Comayagua Street
Carpets
-During the week between Palm
Sunday and Easter Sunday, the quiet
colonial village of Comayagua bursts
into a flurry of activity and color with its
street carpet tradition.
-Made with layers of colored sawdust
and other natural materials like rice and
flower petals, the huge carpets are
elaborately designed to depict Biblical
figures and events leading up to the
crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Culture
Honduras has a diverse mix of people, thereby providing the country with
an interesting variety of culture. Around 90 percent of the population is
“Mestizo” (a mix of European and Latin American descent), and since it
was a former Spanish colony, Roman Catholicism is still widely practiced.
Minority ethnic groups comprise about six percent of the population, and
where the communities are prevalent the culture is strong, such as the
indigenous “Lenca” who have about 300,000 people living in the southwest
region. Interestingly, there are two ethnic minority groups who are growing
stronger in the country: the Garifuna and the Miskitos. Both of these are
unique in that they can trace their roots to one specific event in history,
when the survivors of an African slave ship mixed with the indigenous
population during the early colonial era. Both groups live on the north and
west coastal regions.
EL SALVADOR
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VINLUAN, Mannie
Dianne A.

CRISOSTOMO,
Jonaleen

SUBMITTED TO:
Mrs. Czarina P.
Lozano
EL SALVADOR
CAPITAL: SAN SALVADOR
“Land of the Volcanoes”
“Land of the Hammocks”
EL SALVADOR’S FLAG
 MAP
El Salvador is bounded by Honduras to the
north and east, by the Pacific Ocean to the
south, and by Guatemala to the northwest.
Its territory is situated wholly on the
western side of the isthmus, and it is
therefore the only Central American
country that lacks a Caribbean coast. The
entire territory of El Salvador is located on
the Central American volcanic axis, which
determines the major geographic regions
of the country
 HISTORY
● Pedro de Alvarado who named the area,”Provincia De Nuestro Señor Jesus Cristo, El
Salvador Del Mundo.”
● Various indigenous groups such as the Mayas and the Lencas inhabited El Salvador’s
territory during pre-Columbian times. However, the country was “conquered” when
the Spaniards took control
● The country experienced a bloody civil war from 1979 to 1992.
 FESTIVALS

Holy Week Palm Festival

Balls of Fire Festival Independence Day
San Miguel Carnival
 RELIGION

El Salvador is commonly
thought of as a Catholic country,
though today many surveys put
the proportion of Catholics
at half or less of the population.
 FOOD AND DELICACIES
PUPUSA - made from pork shoulders, SOPA DE PATA - peanut butter, beef,
beans, flour dough cheese and butter cassava and beef broth.
 FOOD AND DELICACIES
YUCA - also called as cassava ENSALADA - this is made with pineapple,
apple, orange, lemon or lime, and mango.
 CULTURE
The culture of El Salvador is the culture of
the Spanish settlers and the mestizos who
descended from them.
El Salvador is a staunchly Catholic country.
The language here is Spanish. There’s a tiny
minority of people who still speak the native
Pipil language. But that minority accounts
for something like one percent of the
population. Pipil speakers nowadays in El
Salvador are elderly for the most part.
One of El Salvador’s heroes and most
famous sons is the Archbishop Oscar
Romero.
The government assassinated him while
saying mass in 1980 for speaking out against
repression. Many families, regardless of how
devout Catholics they are, have a picture of
Archbishop Romero on a wall somewhere in
their homes.
Another reminder of El Salvador’s strong
Latin roots is its affiliation for soccer. Like
most of Central America, El Salvador is
football crazy. San Salvador’s Estadio
Cuscatlan – with a 45,000 capacity – is the
largest soccer stadium in Central America. It
fills up on a regular basis for both club
games and international matches.
 CULTURE
When it comes to music, Salvadoreños, like Latinos everywhere, love to dance. Cumbria and salsa
are often heard blasting from homes. There is also a vibrant rock scene in San Salvador with many
local bands. Salvadoran hip hop is also popular. The hip hop scene has exploded in recent years as
many Salvadoreños have arrived back into the country from the US.

Unlike other Central American countries, genres such as reggaeton and reggae are generally
looked down upon and are not popular.

El Salvador also has quite a popular folk music scene. The xylophone is the national instrument
and these things are heard all over the country.

All countries in Central America make hammocks. But El Salvador is the best. An old nickname
for El Salvador is the “Land of the Hammocks”. This is due to the propensity for earthquakes in
the region (think rocking like a hammock) and for the quality of the hammocks themselves. More
than any other country in the region, the hammock is a source of national pride and more or less
every single family owns at least one.
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El Salvador El Salvador
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Salvador
 TOP 5 TOURIST DESTINATIONS
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NICARAGUA
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 COSTA RICA

SUBMITTED BY: DEL ROSARIO, JESSA. B

 Costa Rica
Capital :
San José - the capital and largest city
of Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s
Flag
Map
 History
The colonial period began when Christopher Columbus
reached the eastern coast of Costa Rica on his fourth
voyage on September 18, 1502. Numerous subsequent
Spanish expeditions followed, eventually leading to the first
Spanish colony in Costa Rica, Villa Bruselas, founded in
1524.
Spanish governor in 1719 described Costa Rica as "the
poorest and most miserable Spanish colony in all
America."
Religion
 Culture
Dance remains an important cultural tradition in Costa Rica. Most
Costa Ricans learn several traditional dances from a young age.
The vast majority of Costa Rican traditional dances were born in
the province of Guanacaste. National holidays are often
celebrated by spirited displays of dancing in the streets.

Many consider the Punto guanacasteco to be the national dance,

which showcases three different stages of courtship.
Occasionally, all dancers will pause mid-dance so that one
person can shout out a bomba. A bomba is a rhymed verse which
can be memorized or improvised and is usually racy or witty.
 Festivals
Fiestas Zapote Límon Carnival
Envision Festival Fiestas Palmares
Fiestas de los Diablitos
 Food & Delicacies
A casado (Spanish, "married
man") is a Costa Rican meal Gallo Pinto - "spotted rooster" in Spanish.
using rice, black beans, plantains, The name is said to originate in the
salad, a tortilla, and an optional multi-colored or speckled appearance that
protein source such as chicken, results from cooking the rice with black or red
beef, pork, fish and so on. beans
Sopa Negra - is a traditional Costa
Rican soup with variations throughout
Latin America. It's made with a
combination of black beans, onions,
bell peppers, hot peppers, cilantro,
garlic, and chicken broth.
Olla De Carne – It literally means
"Beef soup". Back at the time, the "Olla de
carne" was an affordable meal for the
majority of the population. Since it ... onion,
red pepper, celery, garlic, and others,
depending on the person that is cooking this
delicious recipe
 Ceviche - typically made from fresh raw fish
cured in fresh citrus juices, most commonly lemon or
lime, and spiced with ají, chili peppers or other
seasonings including chopped onions, salt, and
coriander. The origin of ceviche is Peru, where it is
considered a national dish.
Manuel Antonio
National Park - in Spanish the
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, is a small
National Park in the Central Pacific
Conservation Area located on the Pacific coast
of Costa Rica, just south of the city of Quepos,
Puntarenas, and 132 km (82 mi) from the
national capital of San José.
Arenal Volcano (Volcan
Arenal) - The Arenal Volcano National
Park, found in the rugged Cordillera de Tilarán, is
one of the top volcano viewing areas in the
country. The main attraction here is the Arenal
Volcano, a cone-shaped mountain with huge ash
columns frequently streaming from the crater
Irazu Volcano
National Park - The Irazú
Volcano is the highest active volcano
in Costa Rica at 3,342 meters. The
summit of the volcano is a lunar-like
landscape with craters. Contains a
small lime-green lake that sometimes
appears red.
The National Theater in
San Jose - Costa Ricans take
pride in the National Theater,
which is considered to be the
most impressive building in San
José. In the 1890s.
La Paz Waterfall Gardens - This privately owned nature
park is a must-see attraction in Costa Rica. Spread out over 70
acres, the park is home to a wide variety of wildlife including
monkeys, butterflies, hummingbirds, and others.
 PANAMA
Submitted By: Fernando, Vince Amiel O.

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 PANAMA
Panama is a country on the isthmus
linking Central and South America.
The Panama Canal, a famous feat of
human engineering, cuts through its
center, linking the Atlantic and
Pacific oceans to create an essential
shipping route. In the capital,
Panama City, modern skyscrapers,
casinos and nightclubs contrast with
colonial buildings in the Casco Viejo
district and the rainforest of Natural
Metropolitan Park.

Panama is known for the ‘Transit country’

Panama is a country located
in Central America, bordering
both the Caribbean Sea and
the Pacific Ocean, between
Colombia and Costa Rica.
Panama is located on the
narrow and low Isthmus of
Panama. This S-shaped
isthmus is situated between
7° and 10° north latitude and
77° and 83° west longitude.
Capital: Panama City
Continent: North America
Official Language: Spanish
 NATIONAL FLAG

The flag of Panama was made by María de la Ossa de Amador and was officially

adopted by the "ley 48 de 1925". The Panamanian flag day is celebrated on November
4, one day after Panamanian separation from Colombia, and is one of a series of
holidays celebrated in November known as the Fiestas Patrias.
The first flag proposed in 1903 consisted of thirteen horizontal stripes of alternating
red and yellow, with a blue canton containing two golden suns, joined by a narrow line
to depict the oceans to be united by the Panama Canal.However, this was not
accepted by the Panamanian leader, Manuel Amador Guerrero, whose family designed
a new flag.
The stars and quarters are said to stand for the rival political parties, and the white is
said to stand for the peace in which they operate. Blue was the color of the
Conservatives and red was the color of the Liberals.
 Religion

Christianity is the main religion in

Panama. An official survey carried out
by the government estimated in 2015
that 63.2% of the population, or 2,549,150
people, identifies itself as Roman
Catholic, and 25.0 percent as
evangelical Protestant, or 1,009,740.
 Culture
Panama's culture is a blend of
African, American Indian,
North American, and Spanish
influences, which are expressed in
its traditional arts and crafts,
music, religion, sports, and
cuisine. Panamanian music is
popular throughout Latin
America, and the country is
known as well for its many
festivals.
Festival
Sobresaltos
Dance Festival
Dance! It’s the name of the game.
This is a funky urban music festival
held in Panama City, in the old
district of the city called Casco
Antiguo. It is an outdoor festival
and features contemporary
performances and art installations
around the district. It is held in
December every year.
 Carnaval
This festival is held 40 days before Easter, the start of lent, and
would coincide with other ‘Mardi Gras’ celebrations held around
the world. The Panamanian carnival is special as every day has a
theme: Friday is the grand opening, Saturday is international
day, Sunday is ‘Pollera’ day, Monday is costume day, and
Tuesday is the Queens day. Wednesday is the final day where the
ceremonial act of entierro de la sardine (the sardine burial)
takes place. The carnival is best enjoyed in Panama City or the
town of Las Tablas.
 Pearl Islands
Panama’s Pearl Islands are a
cluster of islands in the Pacific that
featured heavily during three
seasons of the reality TV show
Survivor. Some of the most
beautiful islands in the world,
they’re characterized by forested
islands and pearl-white sandy
beaches. While the majority of the
islands’ beauty lies in their
isolation, Contadora Island is the
most developed and boasts two
luxury tourist resorts.
 San Blas Islands
The San Blas Islands are a collection of islands off the
Caribbean coast. They’re self-governed by the indigenous
Kuna Yala tribe, who speak Tulekaya – their own language.
A popular backpacker destination on the route between
Colombia and Panama, the islands are slowly becoming
more touristy. Yet even today, you can witness everyday
life in an indigenous community where electricity isn’t
always a given and ATMs are non-existent. Visitors are
advised to bring plenty of cash for their visit.
 Bocas del Tore
The Bocas del Toro Archipelago is a cluster of
islands, islets, and cays between Almirante
Bay and Chiriqui Lagoon in the Caribbean
Sea. Located in the north-western region of
Panama, the island group is part of the
district and province of Bocas del Toro, and is
also home to a significant city of the same
name.
 Volcan Baru
Volcan Baru is the highest peak in Panama, offering
some of the most amazing views over Costa Rica
and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Located in the
Chiriqui Province of the Pacific West, the mountain is
best reached at dawn, when you can witness an
enchanting sunrise from the top. There are two ways
you can ensure you reach the top in time: either you
can start the hike around midnight and hike back
later in the day, or you can hike up the day before
and camp at Fogones campground near the
summit.
Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is one of the most famous
landmarks in Panama – and indeed, all of Central
America. Running between Panama City on the
Pacific side and Colon on the Atlantic side, the
waterway provides a shortcut between two
oceans, and one of the world’s most popular
shipping zones. It was initially constructed by the
French in the late 19th-century; however, the
project was deserted in 1893 after thousands of
workers fell ill and died from malaria, yellow fever,
and other diseases.
 Panama Cuisine

Ropa vieja: slowly cooked old Sancocho de gallina

clothes Panameño: the National Dish
 Panama Cuisine

Patacones: fried banana Panamanian tortillas:

chips thick corn cakes

Carimañolas: stuffed
yuca fritters
THE END...
 JAMAICA

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Trinidad
& Tobago
SUBMITTED BY: Ma.
Estiphanie Joy S. Ganosa
Trinidad and Tobago
Country in the Caribbean/The Rainbow Country /The Twin
Island
 Capital: Port of Spain

Trinidad and Tobago is an

archipelagic republic in
the southernmost part of Caribbean
between the Caribbean Sea and
the North Atlantic Ocean,northeast of
Venezuela,
northwest of Guyana.This country is
consists of two
main islands: Trinidad and Tobago
and many smaller
is islands.The country is also known
for its fossil-fuel wealth.
 NAtional Flag
Designed by Carlisle Chang (1921–2001),the flag of
Trinidad and Tobago was chosen by the independence committee of 1962. Red,
black and white symbolise fire (the sun, representing courage), earth (representing
dedication) and water (representing purity and equality).
 About Trinidad And Tobago
Christopher Columbus named the Trinidad portion of the island-nation duo
Trinidad and Tobago after the Holy Trinity. Rumor has it people started calling
the other, smaller island “Tobago” because of all the tobacco grown (and
smoked) by the natives there. The neighboring islands have been linked since
the late 1880s, when a British commission combined Tobago with
Trinidad.Trinidad and Tobago achieved independence from the United Kingdom in
1962 and obtained membership in the Commonwealth and the United Nations that
same year. It became a republic in 1976.The climate of Trinidad and Tobago is
tropical, with high relative humidity.
 Religion
According to 2011 census Roman Catholics were the largest single religious group in Trinidad and
Tobago followed by the Hindus and the rest is made of various Christians.

Culture
Trinidad and Tobago has a diverse culture mixing Indians, African, Creole, Chinese, Amerindian, Arab,
Latino, European influences, reflecting the various communities who have migrated to the islands over
the centuries.
 Festivals

The island is particularly renowned for its

annual carnival festival. Festivals rooted in various
religions and cultures practiced on the islands are
also popular such as:
 Heritage Festival, Tobago
An annual two-week event showcasing the unique cultural traditions of Tobago. There’s
the ole time Tobago wedding, Heel an’ Toe, Bele dancing, the telling of folklore and
superstitions and a Heritage Queen competition. You can also get a taste of traditional
Tobago food like their famous crab and dumplings. The Festival runs
from mid-July to the beginning of August.
Phagwah (Holi)
Holi is a popular ancient Hindu festival, also
known as the Indian "festival of spring", the "festival
of colours", or the "festival of love".The festival
signifies the victory of good over evil. It originated
and is predominantly celebrated in India, but has
also spread to other regions of Asia and parts of the
Western world through the diaspora from the
Indian subcontinent.
 Carnival
After wrapping up Christmas, year-long
preparations culminate into 6 weeks of cultural
showcases, soca fetes, costume and
steel pan competitions to two days of revelry,
colour, creativity and beauty on the major streets
of Trinidad and Tobago. The largest street parade
in the world usually happens in February or early
March of each year.
 Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr(sometimes known as Eid ul-Fitr),
also called the "Festival of Breaking the Fast",
is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims
worldwide that marks the end of the month-long
dawn-to-sunset
fasting of Ramadan.This religious Eid is the only
day in the month of Shawwal during which
Muslims are not permitted to fast. The date for
the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based
on when the new moon is sighted by local
religious authorities, so the day of celebration
varies by locality.
 Santa Rosa Festival
A historic marking of the cross-cultural relationship
Between The Amerindians and the Roman Catholic Church.
The festival is held in August in honour of the remaining
Caribs on the islands. This begins with a procession by
members of the Carib community from the Santa Rosa
Carib Community Centre to the Santa Rosa R.C. Parish,
Arima. After the march, members socialize and have
breakfast, then members of the Carib community, persons
of Catholic faith and supporters, journey to the Santa Rosa
Carib Community Centre for an evening of fun activities
with live performances with parang and steel
pan as well as Latin dancing.
 Tourist Attractions
Trinidad is the busier of the two and the southernmost of all the West Indian islands. In the
bustling capital, Port of Spain, on Trinidad's northwest coast, you will find some impressive
examples of colonial and Renaissance-style architecture, as well as an eclectic cultural mix of
Creoles, Africans, Amerindians, Europeans, and East Indians. Popular palm-fringed beaches are
nearby, and three forest-cloaked mountain ranges dissect the island, creating some striking
landscapes.

Naturally beautiful Tobago is Trinidad's less-developed younger sister.

Rainforests, reefs, and white-sand beaches are the prime tourist attractions here, with
excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving. The islands attract many independent travelers
who appreciate the unpretentious ambiance and dramatic topography. In particular, both islands
are renowned for their excellent birding with many avian species from nearby South America
enriching the biodiversity.
 Pigeon Point,
Tobago

Pigeon Point is also known as Pigeon

Point Heritage Park (PPHP) and is often
considered Tobago’s most beautiful beach
and is home to the world famous
thatch-roofed jetty which has become an
internationally recognised signature of
Tobago. The resort includes a long stretch
of white sand beach with warm aquamarine
waters.
 Maracas Bay,
Trinidad
Maracas Bay is one of Trinidad's most
famous beaches.A deep bay protects this
palm-fringed strip of golden sand, one of
the most beautiful beaches close to the
city. From Port of Spain, the scenic drive
through mountainous rainforest provides
breathtaking views of lush peninsulas
jutting into the sea.
Main Ridge Forest
Reserve,Tobago
Rich in biodiversity, the Main Ridge Forest
Reserve is purportedly the oldest legally
protected forest in the Western Hemisphere.
The reserve harbors more than half of the
island's bird species, including the blue-backed
manakin, collared trogon, and many species of
hummingbirds. Hiking through the lush foliage,
you can also spot frogs, lizards, snakes, and
butterflies.The road through the reserve from
north to south, near the eastern end of
Tobago, is one of the more scenic ways to see
the forest. At the top of the ridge are hiking
trails and freelance guides.
 Port of Spain,
Trinidad
Capital of the nation, this bustling business center
boasts many fine examples of colonial-style
architecture as well as a few touristy things to do
if you're staying here for a few days. Architectural
highlights include the impressive Renaissance-style Red
House Parliament in Woodford Square, and the
"Magnificent Seven," a group of elegant mansions along
the sprawling green space of Queen's Park Savannah.
Near this park, you will also find the Royal Botanic
Gardens, bordering the president's grand residence, and
the National Museum and Art Gallery, with exhibits on
local art, history, and culture. Port of Spain comes alive
the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday with
Carnival, an extravaganza of colorful costumes, limbo
competitions, and contagious calypso and soca rhythms.
 Caroni Bird
Sanctuary,Trinidad
Caroni Bird Sanctuary, just south of Port
of Spain, is a nirvana for nature lovers.
This series of mangrove-lined waterways is
the nesting place of the scarlet ibis, the
national bird of Trinidad and Tobago.
Afternoon boat tours cruise the estuaries
in search of these spectacular
flame-colored birds as they descend on
the trees in large flocks. The area is rich
in biodiversity, and you can also spot many
other species of wildlife such as herons,
egrets, cormorants, tree boas, anteaters,
and caimans.
 Cuisine
Trinidad and Tobago cuisine is the cuisine of the Caribbean
island state of Trinidad and Tobago. It reflects a fusion of
African, Creole, Indian-South Asian, Chinese, Amerindian,
Arab, European, and Latin American-Spanish-Portuguese
cuisines.
 Pelau
Pelau is a traditional rice dish of the French
West Indies and popularized in other islands such as
Trinidad and Tobago. Main ingredients are meat
(usually chicken or beef,rice, pigeon peas or
cowpeas, coconut milk and sugar; various vegetables
and spices are optional ingredients. Spices used in
the dish include cardamom, cloves, cumin and
coriander. The meat is caramelised and the other
ingredients are then added one by one, resulting in a
dark brown stew.
 Wrap Roti (Roti)

Wrap roti, often referred to as a roti,

is a popular food in the Caribbean, and
consists of a curry stew folded tightly
within a dhalpuri or paratha roti. The
stew generally contains potatoes and
a meat such as chicken, duck, goat, beef,
conch or shrimp.
 Callaloo
Callaloo is a type of soup made in Trinidad
and Tobago, although many Trinidadians
consider it a side dish. It's a must-have on the
table for the traditional Sunday meal. Each
country in the region has its own version of
callaloo. Trini Callaloo is a concoction of
dasheen—eddo and taro leaves—okra, crab,
salt meat, onions, pimento peppers, scotch
bonnet peppers, green onions and thyme, all
cooked in fresh coconut milk.
 Cascadura

Another local dish is the rare delicacy

cascadu (cascadura), which is a small,
freshwater fish. The fish is curried and
served with lagoon rice and cassava and
yams. There is a local legend in Trinidad
that s/he who eats cascadu will return to
Trinidad to end their days.
 Bake and Shark
It consists of a fried flatbread ("bake") filled
with fried pieces of shark meat and various
other ingredients and sauces. Before frying, the
shark meat is either seasoned with a herb blend
and breaded,or marinated in a mix of lemon
juice, onion, garlic, thyme and capsicum
chinense. Popular additional ingredients are
lettuce, coleslaw, tomatoes and/or pineapple;
liquid condiments commonly used are mustard,
ketchup, garlic sauce, chili sauce and/or a
sauce made from culantro.
Bahamas
SUBMITTED BY: Gines,
Mattele Lariz P.
 bahamas
Bahamas is known officially as the Commonwealth of The Bahamas,[12] is a country within the Lucayan
Archipelago of the West Indies in the Atlantic. It takes up 97% of the Lucayan Archipelago's land area and is home
to 88% of the archipelago's population. The archipelagic state consists of more than 700 islands, cays, and islets
in the Atlantic Ocean, and is located north of Cuba and Hispaniola Island (Haiti and the Dominican Republic),
northwest of the Turks and Caicos Islands, southeast of the US state of Florida, and east of the Florida Keys. The
capital is Nassau on the island of New Providence. The Royal Bahamas Defence Force describes The Bahamas'
territory as encompassing 470,000 km2 (180,000 sq mi) of ocean space.The Bahamas were inhabited by the
Lucayans , a branch of the Arawakan -speaking Taino People , for many centuries.[13] Columbus was the first
European to see the islands, making his first landfall in the 'NEW World ' in 1492. Later, the spanish shipped the
native Lucayans to slavery on Hispaniola , after which the Bahama islands were mostly deserted from 1513 until
1648, when English colonists from Bermuda settled on the island of Elethera.
Nassau, originally called
Charles Towne, capital of The
Bahamas, West Indies, a port on
the northeastern coast of New
Providence Island, and one of the
world’s chief pleasure resorts. The
climate is temperate and the
sandy beaches and scenery are
beautiful. Although the city
proper is comparatively small,
suburbs and residential districts
stretch far along the coast and
into the interior.
 Bahamas

A horizontal triband of aquamarine (top and bottom) and gold with the black
chevron aligned to the hoist-side. The national flag of the Commonwealth of The
Bahamas consists of a black triangle situated at the hoist with three horizontal
bands: aquamarine, gold and aquamarine.
Regligion
According to the 2010 census, more than 90 percent of the population professes a religion.
Of those, 70 percent is Protestant (includes Baptist 35 percent, Anglican 14 percent,
Pentecostal 9 percent, Seventh-day Adventist 4 percent, Methodist 4 percent, Church
of God 2 percent, and Brethren 2 percent).

Culture
The Bahamas has a distinct culture which has evolved over generations, from a
mixture of mostly African, combined with some British and American influences,
which developed into a unique and colourful style of Bahamian self-expression.
Bahamians are best described as easy-going, friendly and hospitable.
Festival of bahamas

Junkanoo is the most popular folk art expression in The Bahamas. It was a Pan
Caribbean Festival that was held by the slaves inThe Bahamas during the 16th and
17th centuries. There is a huge controversy about the origin of Junkanoo. The most
accepted one is that the word “Junkanoo” comes from the name John Canoe, who is
an African prince and also slave trader operating on the Gold Coast, Africa in the
seventeenth century.
THE BAHAMAS JUNKANOO FESTIVAL

JUNKANOO is a street parade with music dance and

costumes of mixed african origin in many islands across
the english speaking Caribbean.
● THE BAHAMAS COCONUT FESTIVAL. ...

Pelican Point’s Homecoming Festival held annually on Easter Monday.

Come out and experience coconut in more ways than you can count!
Tourist attractions in bahamas
When beach lovers dream of the perfect stretch of powdery sand, lapped by seas in sublime shades of
blue, they're probably dreaming of the Bahamas. Encompassing 700 islands and more than 2,000 small
cays sprinkled across the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, this tropical paradise lies only 80 kilometers
from Florida at its closest point.

Once a haven for pirates and Loyalists, the islands are now a playground for the rich and famous, and
anyone who enjoys world-class fishing, boating, diving, snorkeling, and sailing.

Nassau, the nation's capital, on New Providence Island, attracts the most tourists. This bustling cruise
port is a mix of mega resorts, shops, restaurants, and entertainment complexes. Grand Bahama follows
in second place.
Shroud Cay in the Exumas

The other Bahamas islands, affectionately called the Out Islands, cluster into groups, and each
has its own distinct character and charm. Slung like pearls across the shallow Bahama Banks, the
Abacos and Exumas offer some of the world's best waters for boating and sailing. Sleepy fishing
villages and secluded beaches dot these peaceful islands, and flourishing coral reefs rim many of
their shores.
 Diving and Fishing on Andros Island

The Bahama's largest landmass, Andros is a haven for anglers and divers. The island is
home to the third largest barrier reef in the world, as well as many freshwater blue holes
and underwater caves, creating an underwater wonderland for those who love to explore
under the sea.
The Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island

The Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas is Nassau’s most popular tourist attraction. The
enormous property features a Dolphin Cay, Casino and 141-acre waterpark called
Aquaventure. Aside from the water playground that’s perfect for the entire family, Atlantis
boasts six outdoor lagoons and aquariums that contain more than 50,000 animals from
over 200 species.
Cuisine in bahamas

Bahamian Cuisine is to the foods and beverages of The Bahamas. It includes seafood such
as fish, shellfish, lobster, crab, and conch,[1] as well as tropical fruits, rice, peas, pigeon peas,
potatoes, and pork. Popular seasonings commonly used in dishes include chilies (hot pepper),
lime, tomatoes, onions, garlic, allspice, cinnamon, rum, and coconut.[1] Rum-based beverages
are popular on the island.[2] Since the Bahamas consist of a multitude of islands, notable
culinary variations exist.
Cracked Conch.

Cracked conch is one of the most popular Bahamian dishes – conch meat is breaded in a batter
made with flour, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. The name of this dish refers to a method
of tenderizing the tough, chewy meat with a meat mallet or a frying pan.
..Conch Salad.

Watching the tantalising production of Bahamian conch salad being made by a local expert is
perhaps even more fun than sipping your first spoonful. As you watch this delicious dish take
shape, you will find bits of onion, green bell and scotch bonnet peppers, tomato, and conch meat
being chopped in a crazy fervor.
Bahamian Stew Fish. ..

Stew made with fried fish Now, I’m not throwing grammar to the
wind when I say “stew” fish. Here in the Bahamas, we don’t add
the ‘e...
Thank you
Belize
SUBMITTED BY:
Gonzales, Lance Joy
 LOCATION

- Central America
- Bordered to the north by
mexico, to the south and west
by Guatemala and to the east by
the Caribbean Sea.
- Capital: Belmopan
- Coat of Arms
- Sub Umbra Floreo “Under
the shade I flourish”
HISTORY

- First people to develop Belize were the Maya around 1500 BCE
- First european contact with Belize occurred in 1502
- Belize became a “Colony of British Honduras” in 1840
- In 1973 the region’s name was changed from British Honduras
to Belize
- September 21, 1981
CULTURE AND TRADITION

Ethnic Groups

- Mestizo
- The Maya
- Creole
- Garifuna
La Bajada
- Religious celebration
- Starts on June 21st until
the 29th
- Saint Peter
FESTIVALS
● Fiesta de Carnaval
- Boisterous
celebration

● Belize Lobster
Festival
- Lobster season
starts in mid-June to
July
 ● Deer Dance
Festival
- Ritualized dance
emulating the
hunting of a deer

● John Canoe
● Cacao Festival
Dance Contest
- Held in Toledo
- Traditional
District (heart
dance after
of the
Christmas that
cacao-growing
mocks former
area of Belize)
European slave
masters
DESTINATIONS

The Great Blue Hole -

world’s largest sinkhole Placencia - a gorgeous
emerald peninsula in southern
Belize with 16 miles sandy
beaches

Caracol - a large
ancient Maya
archaeological site
Belize Barrier Reef -
one of the most Belize Zoo - a home
diverse ecosystems to rehabilitated,
rescued and
on the planet
orphaned wildlife
CUISINES

Panades - a classic
Cochinita Pibil - snack filled with
contains slow-roasted smoked fish, beans, or
pork and local cheese, and topped with
Rice and beans - spicy fresh cortido.
vegetables served in a
Red beans are
soft tortilla.
cooked with rice
along with local
spices
Ceviche - made from fresh
raw fish or seafood cured
in fresh citrus juices

Salbut - puffed deep fried

tortilla that is topped with
lettuce, sliced avocado,
pulled chicken or turkey,
tomato and pickled red
onion
Barbados
Judavar Rubilyn B
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Coat of Arms: The coat of arms of Barbados was
adopted in 1966 by decree of Queen Elizabeth.
Like other former British possessions in the
Caribbean, the coat of arms has a helmet with a
national symbol on top, and a shield beneath
that is supported by two animals. The national
symbol is the fist of a Barbadian holding two
sugar canes that are crossed to resemble St.
Andrew's Cross. This is representative of the
importance of the sugar industry as well as
Barbados celebrating its national independence
day on St. Andrew's Day. The golden shield
contains the national flower, known as the
Pride of Barbados, and a single bearded fig tree.
The shield is supported by a dolphin fish and
pelican. They stand for the Pelican Island, and
fishing, respectively.
Barbados

Barbados

Blue represents the sea and sky of Barbados, while gold

represents the sand of the island's beaches. The symbol at the
centre of the flag represents the Trident of the mythical sea god,
Neptune - the shaft of the trident is broken symbolising
Barbados' break from Britain
The People – Best Asset of Barbados!

The Barbadian population is a diverse melting pot of

individuals, the majority of whom are of African
descent. The people of Barbados are of mixed race,
Caucasian or European ancestry, East Indian,
Oriental, and Middle Eastern. Barbadians are
renowned for being very friendly.
 Famous Destination

Saint Lawrence Gap,

Christ Church is one of the best

known neighbourhoods in the
country of Barbados. Sometimes just
called "The Gap", Saint Lawrence Gap
is located on the southern coast of
Barbados along the island's Highway
7.

Holetown -

is a small town located in the Caribbean island

nation of Barbados. Holetown is located in the
parish of Saint James on the sheltered west coast
of the island.
 Welchman Hall Gully-
,
located in the parish of St.Thomas, is a
three-quarter mile long gully which is home
to a number of tropical plants and trees,
including nutmeg, bamboo, clove and
palms.
Bridgetown

-the capital of Barbados, is a port city on

the island’s southwest coast. It's known
for its British colonial architecture,
17th-century Garrison and horseracing
track. Near the central National Heroes
Square, which fringes the Constitution
River, Nidhe Israel Synagogue and its
museum explore the island’s Jewish
history. Carlisle Bay is home to 6
shipwreck dive sites, Browne’s Beach
and a yacht club.
Gun Hill Signal Station,

St. George is the largest and most important

of the military outposts in Barbados, with
military associations from at least 1697. In
the Militia Act of that year, when it was
known as Briggs Hill, it was named as one of
the four points where guns were to be placed
to give alarm in the event of an invasion, so it
is likely that the name Gun Hill goes back
nearly 300 years.
 Famous Cuisine

Cou-cou -

coo-coo or fungi makes up part of the

national dishes of Antigua and Barbuda,
Barbados, British Virgin Islands and the U.S.
Virgin Islands. It consists mainly of
cornmeal and okra.

Fish cakes

are a traditional Barbados breakfast dish.

They may be eaten on their own or served
with delicious sweet bakes. For those on the
go , the preferred way of enjoying fish cakes
is sandwiched in a "salt bread", this is known
as a "bread and two".

Fish cakes are also a favourite appetizer at

restaurants and finger food at cocktail parties.
 Conkies
is a sweet cornmeal-based food
item popular in the West Indies. The
ingredients include cornmeal,
coconut, sweet potato, raisins and
pumpkin and the mixture is cooked
by steaming in banana leaves

Macaroni pie

One of the most popular foods in

Barbados is macaroni pie (also know
simply as 'pie')! It's our own take on
macaroni and cheese, specially seasoned
and baked to perfection. The Bajan
version is made with macaroni tubes
rather than elbow macaroni.
Festival

Crop Over

is a traditional harvest festival which began

in Barbados, having had its early beginnings
on the sugar cane plantations during
slavery.

Barbados Reggae Festival

The annual Barbados Reggae Festival
features three events between April 24 and
April 28. This music festival has received
international acclaim, with performances
from leading regional and local reggae
artists.
The culture of Barbados is a blend of West
African and British cultures present in
Barbados. English is the official language of
the nation, reflecting centuries of British
influence, but the Bajan dialect in which it is
spoken is an iconic part of the Barbadian
culture. This dialect is a combination of the
languages from the different inhabitants in
its history
Barbados is known for many things, and if you ask a local, they’ll likely tell
you that some of the things Barbados is most famous for are Rihanna, its
National Dish Cou Cou and Flying Fish, and Crop Over. All three are among
the significant things the island of Barbados is most known for, but there
are many others, like the fact that the island is considered the birthplace of
rum, and was one known as “Los Barbados.” More on that later…

In any case, ahead of a Bajan holiday, it makes sense to learn all you can, so
that while touring, you have a better understanding of why things are the
way they are. As one of the best vacation picks in the Caribbean, be sure to
take in some beach action while there, and all the other activities that can
help you live the best Caribbean life, if only for a few days!
 SAINT LUCIA
Reported by: Libed, Arianne Viel & Gonzales, Leanna Jane
 MAP
◦ St. Lucia's physical features are
notable. Dominated by high peaks
and rain forests in the interior, the
616-square-kilometer
(238-square-mile) island is known for
the twin peaks of Gros Piton and Petit
Piton on the southwestern coast, its
soft sandy beaches, and its
magnificent natural harbors.

GEOGRAPHICAL AREA
Saint Lucia, island state in the
Caribbean Sea. It is the second
largest windward group in the Lesser
Antilles and located about 24miles
south of Martinique and some 21miles
northeast of Saint Vincent
 FLAG CAPITAL

◦ It represents the Caribbean Sea and ◦ CASTRIES

the Atlantic Ocean. The black and One of the major tourist areas in St. Lucia,
white colors represent the harmonious
Castries is a port of call for cruise ships.
relationship between the people of
They dock at Pointe Seraphine, to the north
white and black races on the islands.
of the harbour.
Prosperity and sunshine are
symbolized by the yellow color of the
flag. The two triangles represent the
two volcanic cones of Saint Lucia.
BRIEF HISTORY
◦ Name- The island was previously called Iyonola, the name given to the island by the
native Arawaks and later, Hewanorra, the name given by the native Caribs, two
separate Amerindian peoples

Post
Precolonial period Early Europian French Colony 18-19 century 20-21 century Independenc
Period e Era
CULTURE AND TRADITIONS

The Mandara, is the national dress of Saint Lucia Day is the day where family
Saint Lucia. A traditional five piece dress their daughter traditionally the eldest
costume. and dress them in white, serve coffee and
baked goods.
FESTIVALS
Saint Lucia holds every year two main
traditional festivals, La Woz ("The Rose",
on August 30) and La Magwit ("The
Marguerite", on October 17)
Saint Lucia, like other Caribbean nations,
loves to bring tourists and locals together in
celebration with festivals throughout the year.
Every May, the island hosts the Saint Lucia
Jazz Festival. It has developed into one of the
world's most renowned celebrations of jazz,
offering world-class musical performances.
 golden apple
juice: a soft
CUISINES drinks that is
made of golden
apple mixed
with sugar

green fig salad: cocoa tea

made with boiled and bakes: St.
green bananas Lucia's
traditional
breakfast

pepper pots: traditional langouste:

food made with fish, Local spiney
meat & vegetables lobster.
FAMOUS TOURIST
DESTINATIONS
THE PITON MOUNTAINS
The twin volcanic cones of the Pitons, rising
steeply from the Caribbean Sea, are among
the most recognisable natural wonders of the
West Indies. They’re blanketed with pristine
forest that supports many rare plant species.
RAINFOREST AERIAL TRAM
A cable car is one of the more
unexpected finds on Saint Lucia, but it’s
an inspired way of granting visitors a
close-up view of the tree canopy – an
astonishingly rich natural habitat.
 SULPHUR SPRINGS
As well as having the spectacular Pitons as its
backdrop, the town of Soufrière is home to the
Caribbean’s only drive-in volcano. Sulphur
Springs is an active geothermal zone, where
you can get close to bubbling mud pools and
vents that belch out sulphurous steam.
MORNE FORTUNE
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the British
established a major naval port in Castries before
building fortifications on what’s currently referred to
as Morne Fortune.
 PIGEON ISLAND NATIONAL LANDMARK

Linked to the mainland by a causeway, Pigeon Island is rich in

historical significance. Its first European settlers were 16th-century
French pirates, who would look out for Spanish ships to plunder.
 SAINT VINCENT AND THE
GRENADINES

Presented by: John Brix M. Lizarda

Submitted to: Ms. Czarina Lozano
▶ St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a
southern Caribbean nation comprising a
main island, St. Vincent, and a chain of
smaller islands. With yacht-filled harbors,
chic private isles and volcanic landscapes,
it’s known for its major sailing destinations
such as reef-lined Bequia Island off
Admiralty Bay, bordered by white-sand
beaches like Princess Margaret. The main
island is home to the capital, Kingstown.
The people of Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines are formally called
Vincentians, colloquially they are known as
Vincies or Vincys. Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines 2020 population is estimated
at 110,940 people at mid year according
to UN data.
 CULTURE OF SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES

▶ Much of Saint Vincent & the Grenadines' culture, as you might

expect, is strongly linked to the sea, and to the boats which brought
African slaves, Portuguese labourers, and French and British settlers
together with indigenous Caribs to give Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines its vibrant, multi-ethnic community, that is both proud and
unified.
 VINCY MAS CARNIVAL

▶ Vincy Mas is the Caribbean's hottest

summer festival. Taking place at the end
of June beginning of July and spread over
twelve days, this is a festival of steel pan,
masquerade and calypso, packed with
historical meaning and cultural pride. The
festival provides fantastic entertainment
for all the family with acts and shows such
as the King and Queen of the Bands,
Junior Carnival, the Miss Carnival beauty
show, Steel Band and Calypso
competitions and all kinds of different
street parades. 
 BEQUIA REGATTA - EASTER WEEKEND
▶ The Bequia Regatta and the
Easterval Regatta (Union
Island), take place during
Easter weekend every year.
The weekend activities include
huge boat races, with
hundreds of entrants taking
part, sports and games,
calypso and many other
competitions and
activities.  The Canouan
Regatta, which is a similar
event, takes place during the
Whitsuntide weekend.
TOURIST SPOT
TOBAGO CAYS
PALM ISLAND
GRENADA ISLAND
RONDE ISLAND
LEVERA BEACH
CUISINE

The rich volcanic soil of Saint Vincent provides

lots of vegetables and fruits that are sold
throughout the Grenadines.
 ROASTED BREADFRUIT & FRIED JACKFISH

Often cited as the national dish of Saint Vincent and

the Grenadines, this filling combination of ro
asted breadfruit and fried jackfish is usually enjoyed as
a filling lunch option. Traditionally, the whole
breadfruit is roasted over an open fire until it is slightly
charred from the outside, while its center remains soft
and tender.

The fish is usually marinated in lemon juice before it is

dusted in flour and fried until crispy. The dish is
typically accompanied by a sauce that incorporates
onions, tomatoes, garlic, thyme, or other vegetables
and herbs.
PUMPKIN SOUP

Pumpkin soup is a usually 'bound' soup

made from a purée of pumpkin. It is
made by combining the meat of a
blended pumpkin with broth or stock. It
can be served hot or cold, and is a
popular Thanksgiving dish in the United
States.
CALLALOO SOUP

Callaloo is a popular Caribbean

vegetable dish. There are many
variants across the Caribbean,
depending on the availability of
local vegetables. The main
ingredient is an indigenous leaf
vegetable, traditionally either
amaranth, taro or Xanthosoma.
-THE END-
 Grenada

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 GRENADA
SUBMITTED BY: MALATE, JENYFER O.
REFORMA, JOMARIE
GRENADA
⚫ Grenada is a sovereign state in the West Indies in the Caribbean
Sea at the southern end of the Grenadines island chain. Grenada
consists of the island of Grenada itself, two smaller islands,
Carriacou and Petite Martinique, and several small islands which lie
to the north of the main island and are a part of the Grenadines. It is
located northwest of Trinidad and Tobago, northeast
of Venezuela and southwest of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Its
size is 348.5 square kilometres (134.6 sq mi), and it had an estimated
population of 112,523 in July 2020.Is capital is St. George's. Grenada
is also known as the "Island of Spice" due to its production
of nutmeg and mace crops.
GRENADA
⚫ It is famous for spices
and is known as the
"Spice Isle", being a
major source of nutmeg,
cloves, ginger, cinnamon,
and cocoa.
 GRENADA FLAG
The flag of Grenada consists of two
yellow triangles at the top and
bottom and two green triangles at
the hoist and fly. These are
surrounded by a red
border charged with
six five-pointed yellow stars – three
at the top centre and three at the
bottom centre – along with an
additional star on a red disc at the
centre and a nutmeg at the hoist
triangle.
MAP OF GRENADA
CULTURE
⚫ Grenadian culture is a mixture
of British, African, West Indian
and French influences which has left an
indomitable influence in the folklore,
dialect, music and general way of
life. African heritage is deeply rooted in
Grenadian music, dance and festivals

⚫ Religious Beliefs - Grenada is predominantly

Roman Catholic (53 percent), with
Protestants accounting for 33 percent of the
population. Among Christians, a substantial
number believe to some extent in obeah , or
white magic. Newspapers occasionally
report a spirit who has been raised and is
haunting some section of the island.
TRADITION
⚫ The rich mix of influence is
evident in strong
traditions of dance and
drum (reminiscent of
traditional African beats)
and also in the
annual carnival, held in
August on Grenada and
February on Carriacou.
TRADITION
⚫ Another traditional festival
is Fisherman's Birthday,
celebrated on the feast day
of Saints Peter and Paul at
the end of June. It involves a
ritual blessing of nets and
boats, boat races, and food
and dancing.
FESTIVALS
⚫ Drum Festival- Organized by
the Tivoli Drummers, based in the
village of Tivoli in Grenada's St. Andrew
parish, this annual celebration of
Afro-Caribbean drum music includes
concerts, food, parties, and cultural
exhibits.
⚫ Carriacou Regatta
Festival- Boat racing is of course
TOURIST DESTINATION
⚫ Grand Anse Beach- Grand Anse is
Grenada's most famous beach. Cruise
ship visitors flock to this three-kilometer
arc of golden sand and gentle surf.
⚫ St. George's- One of the prettiest port
towns in the Caribbean, St. George's
curves along a horseshoe-shaped harbor
backed by volcanic hills. This colorful
capital of Grenada is popular with
boaters, who dock in the busy harbor of
Carenage.
TOURIST DESTINATION
⚫ Underwater Sculpture Park- On the west
coast of Grenada, a short drive north of St.
George's at Moliniere Bay, the Underwater
Sculpture Park is a unique submerged
gallery that also serves as an artificial reef
in a marine protected area.

⚫ Fort Frederick- At the end of winding

hairpin turns atop Richmond Hill, Fort
Frederick offers stunning views of St.
George's and the sea.

⚫ Fort George - Built in 1705 by the

French, Fort George lies on the
promontory to the west of the harbor
and is Grenada's oldest fort.
CUISINE
⚫ Oil Down - Oil down is
Grenada’s national dish, so pop it
at the top of your list of foods to
try. The iconic, one-pot stew is a
staple for locals, featured at
festivals, parties, and gatherings
within the community. It’s a
simple, comforting dish that’s
packed full of flavor with salted
meat, chicken or fish, dumplings,
coconut milk, turmeric,
vegetables, and breadfruit as the
main ingredients.
CUISINE
⚫ Lambie Souse
Dining on delicious, fresh seafood is one
of the best things to do when you cruise
to Grenada, and a local favorite is lambie
souse. Lambie is the name for conch, and
it’s the star ingredient of this particular
dish. Conch is tenderized and slowly
cooked with a mixture of lime juice,
onion, garlic and hot pepper, to create a
soupy, seafood meal that’s also a fantastic
source of protein.
CUISINE
⚫ Fried Bake and Saltfish -
When it’s breakfast time in
Grenada, it’s time for fried
bake. Bakes are a type of
bread that’s fried until
golden brown. You can
choose from an array of side
dishes, such as cheese or
sausage; however, saltfish
fried with tomato, onion, and
herbs are among the most
popular.
CUISINE
⚫ Pelau - Pelau is a hearty
chicken and rice dish
that’s perfect for
satisfying your hunger
pangs after a fun day of
sightseeing and
shopping in Grenada.
This savory, one-pot
meal typically includes
cooked beans, carrots,
celery, red sweet
peppers, brown sugar,
and coconut milk.
CUISINE
⚫ Crab Back - Land crabs
are plentiful in Grenada
and offer a taste similar to
those found in the sea. In
restaurants, they’re used
for a dish called crab back
and prepared with a mix
of local spices and lime
juice, then served inside
the shell with crispy,
baked breadcrumbs on
top.
MANILA, Rose Anne D.

BHR 301
 The history of Antigua and Barbuda can be separated into three distinct eras. In the first, the
islands were inhabited by three successive Amerindian societies. The islands were neglected by
the first wave of European colonisation, but were settled by England in 1632. Under British
control, the islands witnessed an influx of both Britons and African slaves. In 1981, the islands
were granted independence as the modern state of Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua is Spanish for "ancient" and barbuda is Spanish for "bearded". The island of Antigua was
originally called Wadadli by Arawaks and is locally known by that name today; Caribs possibly
called Barbuda Wa'omoni. Christopher Columbus, while sailing by in 1493 may have named it
Santa Maria la Antigua, after an icon in the Spanish Seville Cathedral. The "bearded" of Barbuda
is thought to refer either to the male inhabitants of the island, or the bearded fig trees present
there.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antigua_and_Barbuda#Etymology
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antigua_and_Barbuda#History
 GEOGRAPHY
Antigua and Barbuda both are generally low-lying islands whose terrain has been influenced
more by limestone formations than volcanic activity. The highest point on Antigua is Boggy
Peak, the remnant of a volcanic crater rising 402 metres (1,319 feet).
The shorelines of both islands are greatly indented with beaches, lagoons, and natural
harbors. The islands are rimmed by reefs and shoals. There are few streams as rainfall is
slight. Both islands lack adequate amounts of fresh groundwater.
About 40 km (25 mi) south-west of Antigua lies the small, rocky island of Redonda, which is
uninhabited.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antigua_and_Barbuda#Geography
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antigua_and_Barbuda#Geography
 FLAG
The 7 point golden sun of the
Antigua & Barbuda flag
represents the dawn of a new
era. The colour red, the life
blood of slave forefathers and
the dynamism of the people.
Blue represents hope, black,
the soil and African heritage
and gold, blue & white
Antigua's and Barbuda's
tourist attractions sun, sea
and sand. The "V" formed by
the red borders represent:
"Victory at last."

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Antigua_and_Barbuda
 RELIGIONS
A majority (77%) of Antiguans are Christians, with the Anglicans (17.6%) being the largest single
denomination.

Other Christian denominations present are:

● Seventh-day Adventist Church (12.4%),
● Pentecostalism (12.2%),
● Moravian Church (8.3%),
● Roman Catholics (8.2%),
● Methodist Church (5.6%),
● Wesleyan Holiness Church (4.5%),
● Church of God (4.1%),
● Baptists (3.6%),
● Mormonism (<1.0%), as well as Jehovah's Witnesses.
● Non-Christian religions practiced in the islands include the Rastafari, Islam, and Bahá'í Faith

LANGUAGES
English is the official language. The Barbudan accent is slightly different from the Antiguan.
In the years before Antigua and Barbuda's independence, Standard English was widely spoken in preference to
Antiguan Creole. Generally, the upper and middle classes shun Antiguan Creole. The educational system dissuades
the use of Antiguan Creole and instruction is done in Standard (British) English.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antigua_and_Barbuda#Religion
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antigua_and_Barbuda#Languages
 Culture/Tradition
The culture is predominantly a mixture of West African and British cultural influences.
Cricket is the national sport. Other popular sports include football, boat racing and
surfing.

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 TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS

Two foot bay, this nature are

on the northeastern coast
consists of coastal scrub. It’s
famous for its caves.

h this absolutely
Princess Diana Beac
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stunning and cresce
cess Beach and
formerly known as Ac
Coco Point Beach.

Source: https://visitantiguabarbuda.com/destinations/princess-diana-beach/
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 TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS
Stingray City, nature guides
providing aquatic encounters
with southern stingrays,
including snorkeling & feeding.

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Source: http://www.stingraycityantigua.com/
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 TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS

Falmouth Harbour is a horseshoe-shaped bay

and natural harbour on the far southern coast
of the island of Antigua in Antigua and Barbuda.
It is located within Saint Paul Parish.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falmouth_Harbour
 FESTIVALS
Wadadli Day this annual
celebration of Antigua and
Barbuda’s culture takes place each
February at St John’s Botanical
Gardens, whose trees provide shade
during the festival’s warri games.

A & B International Kite Festival Each Easter

weekend, thousands of colorful cloths soar
above the sunny skies of Antigua and
Barbuda during this annual kite festival, when
island residents of all ages make and fly kites
to mark the beginning of spring.

Source: https://www.iexplore.com/articles/travel-guides/caribbean/antigua-and-barbuda/festivals-and-events
 FESTIVALS
Annual Seafood Festival this festival, first founded
to promote Antigua and Barbuda’s fishermen and
vendors, has grown into a much larger event
complete with craft booths and live musical
performances.

Antigua Carnival is a 10-day celebration filled with

vibrant costumes, parades, calypso music, and plenty
of partying.

Source: https://www.iexplore.com/articles/travel-guides/caribbean/antigua-and-barbuda/festivals-and-events
 DELICACIES

Fungee and pepperpot is the national dish of

Antigua and Barbuda.

Goat Water a thin, brown soup consisting of goat

meat, breadfruit, onions, tomatoes, flour, and
fresh herbs, goat water is the national dish of
Montserrat, a tiny island in the Caribbean.
Dumplings, potatoes, and yams are sometimes
added to the dish for an extra kick of flavor.

Source: https://www.tasteatlas.com/most-popular-dishes-in-antigua-and-barbuda
 DELICACIES
Ducana is a dessert dish
that is popular on the
Caribbean islands of
Antigua and St. Vincent
and the Grenadines.
Antiguan Butter Bread is a tender, buttery
loaf of bread that needs no more additional
butter once it's been baked.

Pork Chops with Bananas and Bacon, this exotic

dish comes from Antigua and Barbuda, consisting
of grilled pork chops paired with grilled banana
chunks wrapped in bacon.

Source: https://www.tasteatlas.com/most-popular-dishes-in-antigua-and-barbuda
Dominica
SUBMITTED BY:
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Country in the Caribbean

Submitted By: Monje, Riza Joyce

SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS

➔ Saint Kitts and Nevis officially known as the

Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis is an island
country in the West Indies. Located in the Leeward
Islands chain of the Lesser Antilles, it is the smallest
sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere, in both
area and population.
 SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS FLAG

The green alludes to the country's fertile land, while the

red evokes the fight for freedom against slavery and
colonialism. The yellow stripes represent the sunshine
the islands enjoy all year round, and the black epitomises
the people's African origins. The two stars on the black
band symbolise hope and liberty.
Saint Kitts and Nevis Map
 HISTORY

St Kitts and Nevis gained status as an independent country in 1983, it was part of Britain for over 200
years, being colonized in 1782, and this has left its mark on the country today. British traditions play
an important part in the modern culture of St Kitts and Nevis, and most inhabitants are of African
descent, having been brought in during the early colonial period.

RELIGION

The island nation hosts a population of 53,094 individuals of which 92.5% of the population is of
African descent. Those of mixed descent, European, and East Indian descent comprise 3%, 2.1%, and
1.5% of the population, respectively. English is the official and most spoken language of the country.
Christianity is the predominant religion in St. Kitts and Nevis. Protestant Christians account for 74.4%
of the population of the islands.
 ➔ FESTIVALS

St. Kitts and Nevis National Carnival- It is an

extremely lively festival, The music goes well into
the early hours of the morning. and the basis is to
celebrate St Kitts and Nevis’ proud Caribbean
culture.

Latin Fiesta-This is the smaller island of Nevis’

answer to the main annual festival showcases Latin
culture through film, music, and street dancing and
parades.

Independence Day- Kittitians and Nevisians

gather to commemorate their independence from
Great Britain. Since gaining its statehood 36 years
ago, the Federation has carved a bright future for
itself in the Caribbean.
 ➔ Famous Destination

Brimstone Hill Fortress

National Park

Nevis Peak Timothy Hill Overlook

 ➔ Famous Destination

Independence Square

Porte Zante
 ➔ Cuisine

★ Goat Water Stew: The ★ Mango Ginger Chicken: ★ Pelau: Rice,pigeon, peas
national dish, goat, Whole chicken jointed and meat, similar to
breadfruit,papaya and and marinated in paella
dumplings in a tomato mango, ginger coconut
based stock milk, oil and pepper
 ➔ Cuisine

★ Peas & Rice: The caribbean staple, seasoned

with the special trinity of celery, thyme, scallion,
and garlic it is a staple dish of the island.

★ Conkies: is a sweet cornmeal-based food item it

is popular in the island, Like tamares, cornmeal
mixed with grated sweet potato, pumpkin and
coconut