According to countryaah, Bolivia is a republic in thecentral western part of South America. Today’s Boliva came into being late. This was mainly due to Spanish colonization in the sixteenth century. However, the various Indian tribes that lived in Bolivia were never subjected to the Spaniards but were tolerated in the area. This remained so until the early nineteenth century. During this period the Bolivian War of Independence rages which…
Read MoreHistory of Latin America
This concentration of land ownership and the rise in unemployment, the unchecked population growth and economic instability heightened the social differences. As early as the 1940s, tensions (Bolivia 1943; Guatemala 1944; Colombia 1946) had erupted in riots, but these were always put down. In 1954, a reform period in Guatemala was ended by a US-backed coup. There was growing resistance to US dollar diplomacy. Although the presidents H. C. Hoover…
Read MoreBefore Leaving for Argentina
It is a good idea to prepare from home before setting off on your Argentine adventure. The paradise of Argentina undoubtedly has a heavy European cultural heritage after serving as a Spanish colony for many years. Still, Argentina stands out from the world map as the country that embraces both the icy Land of Fire and the exotic northern regions. So what about Argentina? Which dictionary should you pack? What…
Read MoreThe Drought Industry in Northeast Brazil
It is a natural phenomenon, characterized by the delay in rainfall or its irregular distribution, which ends up harming the growth or development of agricultural plantations. The problem is neither new nor exclusive to the Brazilian Northeast. It occurs frequently, presents a relative frequency and can be predicted in advance. The drought affects Brazil, as well as can affect Africa, Asia, Australia and North America. In the Northeast, according to…
Read MoreGeography of Espírito Santo
Ore exports and prospecting and oil production are the engines of the development of Espírito Santo . The state has intense port activity in the capital, Vitória. Historical aspects In the year 1535, the grantee Vasco Fernandes Coutinho founded the village of Espírito Santo, the first population group in Espírito Santo. In 1551, the need for defense in the face of constant indigenous attacks resulted in the foundation, on an…
Read MoreRio Grande do Sul Overview
Stage of bloody struggles since the early days of the occupation, and especially throughout the 18th century, the colonization effort forged in Rio Grande people a strong and towering character. In the 19th century, Rio Grande became the laboratory for a successful European immigration experience. The state of Rio Grande do Sul is a unit of the Federative Republic of Brazil located in the extreme south of the country. With…
Read MoreClimate in Colombia
What is the climate like in the Andean region of Colombia? In order to give you a good impression of the climatic conditions in Colombia, I present you with climate diagrams of different regions of the country. The city of Bogotá has the typical climate of the Andean regions. In the capital of Colombia – which is at an altitude of 2,600 meters – there is a temperate tropical climate.…
Read MorePeru As a Tourism Country
Even the ancient Incas knew that the most breathtaking landscapes of South America can be found in Peru: enchanting Andes and mysterious rainforests. Thousands of years old archeology, fine beaches, the Andes mountains, the wonders of the Amazon rainforest, culture, art, good food and lively city life. There is much more to Peru than the well-known Machu Picchu. More than Machu Picchu According to countryaah, Peru, on the west coast of…
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