"The term was coined in France in the mid-19th century to refer to regions in the Americas that were ruled by the Spanish, Portuguese, and French empires."
A detailed study of a specific geographic region, such as East Asia, Middle East or Latin America, exploring its cultural, political, social, and economic dynamics.
Area/Regional Studies: The study of specific regions, their cultures, histories, and politics.
Geopolitics: The study of the relationships between politics and geography.
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Sociology: The study of human society and social behavior.
Environmental Studies: The study of the natural environment and human interaction with it.
Migration Studies: The study of human migration patterns and their impact on society.
Gender and Sexuality Studies: The study of gender, sexuality, and their social and cultural implications.
Religion and Philosophy: The study of religious and philosophical beliefs and their relationship to society.
Globalization: The process of international integration through economic, social, and cultural exchange.
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Art and Architecture: The study of the creative expression of cultures and societies.
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Law and Justice: The study of legal systems and their impact on society.
Education: The study of the educational systems and their relationship to society.
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African Studies: This field focuses on the history, culture, and politics of Africa and its diaspora.
Asian Studies: This field covers the diverse regions of Asia, including East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, and examines their history, culture, economy, and politics.
Caribbean Studies: This field explores the historical and cultural complexities of the Caribbean region and its global networks.
European Studies: This interdisciplinary field examines the history, culture, politics, and policies of Europe.
Latin American Studies: This field covers the cultural, social, economic, and political issues of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Middle Eastern Studies: This field examines the Middle East region's history, culture, religions, politics, and societies.
Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies: This field focuses on the history, culture, politics, and society of the region that includes the former Soviet republics, Eastern Europe, and Russia.
Pacific and Oceanic Studies: This field includes the island nations of the Pacific region, including Fiji, Indonesia, and Micronesia.
North American Studies: This field examines the cultural, social, economic, and political developments of Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
"The term does not have a precise definition, but it is 'commonly used to describe South America, Central America, Mexico, and the islands of the Caribbean.'"
"The term 'Latin America' is broader than categories such as Hispanic America, which specifically refers to Spanish-speaking countries; and Ibero-America, a term not generally used that specifically refers to both Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries."
"The term Latin America was first used in an 1856 conference called 'Initiative of America: Idea for a Federal Congress of the Republics' (Iniciativa de la América. Idea de un Congreso Federal de las Repúblicas), by the Chilean politician Francisco Bilbao."
"The term was further popularized by French emperor Napoleon III's government in the 1860s as Amérique latine to justify France's military involvement in the Second Mexican Empire and to include French-speaking territories in the Americas such as French Canada, Haiti, French Louisiana, French Guiana, Martinique, Guadeloupe and the French Antillean Creole Caribbean islands Saint Lucia, and Dominica."
"The region covers an area that stretches from Mexico to Tierra del Fuego and includes much of the Caribbean."
"It has an area of approximately 19,197,000 km2 (7,412,000 sq mi), almost 13% of the Earth's land surface area."
"As of March 2, 2020, the population of Latin America and the Caribbean was estimated at more than 652 million."
"In 2019, Latin America had a combined nominal GDP of US$5,188,250 trillion."
"In 2019, Latin America had a GDP PPP of US$10,284,588 trillion."
"More than 40 of the 50 most dangerous cities in the world are located in Latin America."
"...regions in the Americas that were ruled by the Spanish, Portuguese, and French empires."
"...the French Antillean Creole Caribbean islands Saint Lucia, and Dominica..."
"...Romance languages—languages derived from Latin—are predominant."
"...in a narrow sense, it refers to Spanish America and Brazil (Portuguese America)."
"...while leaving French and British ex-colonies aside."
"...almost 13% of the Earth's land surface area."
"...to justify France's military involvement in the Second Mexican Empire..."
"...French Canada, Haiti, French Louisiana, French Guiana, Martinique, Guadeloupe..."
"...an 1856 conference called 'Initiative of America: Idea for a Federal Congress of the Republics'."