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LA refers to Latin America, which is a cultural concept representing the Americas where Romance languages are predominantly spoken, including regions that were ruled by the Spanish, Portuguese and French empires. It encompasses South America, Central America, Mexico, and the islands of the Caribbean. The term is broader than categories such as Hispanic America and Ibero-America, specifically referring to Spanish America, Portuguese America, French West Indies, and Antillean Creole French speaking Caribbean countries. The region covers an area from Mexico to Tierra del Fuego and has a population of more than 652 million. Its combined nominal GDP in 2019 was US$5,188,250 trillion, and its GDP PPP was US$10,284,588 trillion