What regions did the United Fruit Company control?
Central America, the Caribbean coast of Colombia and the West Indies
South America and Africa
North America and Europe
Asia and Oceania
Answer
The United Fruit Company controlled vast territories and transportation networks in Central America, the Caribbean coast of Colombia, and the West Indies. This dominance led to the term "banana republics" for regions where it maintained a virtual monopoly.
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