Bolivia
Bolivia is a country near the center of South America. It lacks a seacoast and has great natural barriers to transportation. In western Bolivia, the majestic, snow-capped Andes Mountains surround a high, dry plateau. A vast lowland plain spreads over the north and east. Tropical rain forests thrive in the northern part of the plain, and grasslands and swamps sprawl across much of the east. Largely hilly country lies between the Andes Mountains and the lowland plain. Most Bolivians are of Indian or of mixed Spanish and Indian ancestry. About half the country's workers farm for a living. Most Bolivians are desperately poor, and many adults cannot read or write. Bolivia has two capitals. Sucre, where the Supreme Court meets, is the official capital. However, most government officers are in La Paz, the actual
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However, frequent wars, revolutions, and a series of unstable governments have hampered the country's economic growth. As a result, Bolivia remains a developing country with one of the lowest standards of living in the Western Hemisphere. American Indians were the first people to live in what is now Bolivia. During the 1500's, Spain conquered the Indians. The Spanish ruled the region until 1825, when Bolivia won it's independence. The new country was named after Simon Bolivar. Bolivar, a Venezuelan general, helped Bolivia and several other countries win their freedom from Spain. Bolivia has had 16 constitutions since it became independent in 1825. Most of the constitutions called for a freely elected government. However, dictators have often ruled the country. Bolivia's present Constitution dates from 1967. Under it, the people elect a president and the members of the national legislature, called Congress, to four-year terms. The president may not be elected in two terms in a row. The Supreme Court is Bolivia's highest court. Congress appoints the court's
The Andes had a legacy of resistance that was unseen in other Spanish occupied place during the colonial period. There were rebellions of various kinds as a continued resistance to conquest. In the “Letters of Insurrection”, an anthology of letters written amongst the indigenous Andean people, between January and March 1781 in what is now known as Bolivia, a statement is made about the power of community-based rebellion. The Letters of Insurrection displays effects of colonization and how the “lesser-known” revolutionaries that lived in reducción towns played a role in weakening colonial powers and creating a place of identification for indigenous people.
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Peruvians who lean toward Spanish as their main language choose European clothing over traditional. Peruvian clothing is diverse and shows where people have their roots. Though the clothing is stunning, the people one can meet are also interesting and
Bolivia is an amazing country that is breathtaking and is similar to a paradise. Bolivia is an interesting country that practices an interesting style of living. Locals always have plenty to do. They can go out for pizza, go see movies, or simply sit and talk. Many countries in South America has the same main language, Spanish. So yes, Spanish is the major language in Bolivia .
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A very important event in Peruvian history is how Peru gained its independence from Spain. It all started with an uprising of Spanish-American landowners and their forces were led by Jose de San Martin of Argentina and Simon Bolivar of Venezuela. Because Peru was the stronghold of the Spanish government in South America, Argentine patriot, General San Martin’s strategy to liberate Peru was to use diplomacy. He sent representatives to Lima urging Viceroy Pazuela that Peru be granted independence, however all negotiations proved unsuccessful. They then launched Peru’s movement toward independence. San Martin led the military campaign of 4,200 soldiers. On July 28, 1821, he proclaimed the independence of Peru in Lima and said, “From this moment on, Peru is free and independent; by the general will of the people and the justice of its cause that God defends. Long live the homeland! Long live freedom! Long live our independence!” However, Spain did not identify Peru’s independence and the conflict continued. In 1824, Simon Bolivar and his assistants assembled the army at the Lake of Junín...
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...st diverse and one of a kind countries in the world. The country’s long history of colonization has brought it to a status of being both culturally and ethnically blended. Brazil’s geography is world renowned and is an object of great interests to locals and foreigners alike. Throughout the years women have made a climb to near equality to men and equal recognition under the law. Although water is abundant due to the Amazon River flowing through the heart of Brazil, this does not mean that there is an absence of water issues. Rapid urbanization country-wide comes at the expense of development standards and the overall quality of life. Brazil is a global power in both economy and exports, most of which is credited to the culinary industry. This exotic South American country is globally recognized for their rich culture as well as their caring and hardworking people.