West Indies (Second Edition)

Duration: 24 min

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation

Color: color

Description: Illustrates the geographic features that unify the islands of the West Indies, as well as the cultural and political factors that divide them. Examines their problems of overpopulation, scarcity of land and natural resources, and limited opportunities for education and employment. Points out the changes taking place in Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Jamaica as they experiment with different solutions for similar economic problems.

Metadata Source:Catalog of Classroom Teaching Films for Georgia Schools, No. 10 (Georgia Department of Education)