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    The document provides information on the physical features, wildlife, climate, vegetation, and resources of Caribbean South America. It describes the varied terrain which includes rainforests, mountains, rivers, and grasslands. The dense jungles are home to animals such as jaguars, ocelots, and monkeys. The climate varies from tropical savannas to humid rainforests depending on elevation and location. Major crops grown in the region include rice, coffee, bananas, and sugarcane. Countries in the region also have valuable resources like oil, iron ore, and coal.

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    The document provides information on the physical features, wildlife, climate, vegetation, and resources of Caribbean South America. It describes the varied terrain which includes rainforests, mountains, rivers, and grasslands. The dense jungles are home to animals such as jaguars, ocelots, and monkeys. The climate varies from tropical savannas to humid rainforests depending on elevation and location. Major crops grown in the region include rice, coffee, bananas, and sugarcane. Countries in the region also have valuable resources like oil, iron ore, and coal.

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    Quito, 25 of january, 2012

    Volumen 1, n 1

    Caribbean South America


    Physical Features

    Beautiful waterfalls

    Many natural landscapes

    River systems

    Rugged mountains

    Wildlife
    In Caribbean South America you can see many llanos.
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    Inside of the jungle you can find many animals such as jaguars, ocelots, and several spe-

    Physica l Fea tur es 1 Wi l d l i f e C l i ma t e a n d V e g e ta t i o n Reso ur ces C o l o mb i a Venezuela The G uianas 1 2

    2 3-7 8-9 1011

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    Caribbean South America

    Climate and Vegetation


    The llanos has a tropical savanna climate.

    The jungle has humid tropical climate. The climate change with elevation. The vegetation is so dense that sunlight barely shines

    Resources
    The major crops in the region are rice, coffee, bananas, and sugarcane .

    Both Venezuela and Colombia have large oil rich areas.

    The region has other valuable resources, such as oil, iron ore, and coal. e region's major rivers are used to generate hydroelectric power.
    Th

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    Colombia
    Colombia is a beautiful place where you can go on the vacations.

    Colombia's history
    Colombia's history begins with these people , it also includes conquest by Spain and, late, independence.

    The Chibcha
    n Chibcha the gold was a artifact that represents the ceremonial raft used by their King.
    I

    The Chibcha covered their new rulers in gold dust.

    Spanish Conquest
    Cartagena was a major naval base and commercial port in the Spanish Empire.

    Independence
    After independence was achieved, the republic of Gran Colombia was created.

    One Group wanted the Roma Catholic Church to participate in government Spanish estate owners forced South America Indians and enslaved Africans to work the land.

    Colombia Today
    The national capital is Bogot, a city located high in the eastern Andes. Colombia is rich in culture and resources, Colombia is the most populous country of the Caribbean South America.

    People
    Most Colombians live in the fertile valleys and river basins among the mountain range, where the climate is moderate and good of farming.

    Culture
    The people of Colombia live along the Caribbean coast are known for songs and dances influenced by African traditions.

    A traditional game in Chibcha culture was tejo, this game is a launch of rings.

    The religion in Colombia today is Roman Catholicism. The official language is Spanish in Colombia.

    Economy
    The major crops in the region are bananas, sugarcane and cotton. Colombia produce flowers that are exported around the world.

    Civil War
    The major problem in Colombia are the guerrillas. These illegal groups grow crops of the illegal coca plant, this plant is dangerous drug. This is the base of the economy for this groups. U.S. Provides assistance to Colombias government, Colombia crated a new laws that make it harden to the groups to operate freely.

    Language
    Before After

    .The Chibcha people spoke a native .They had languge. a way for communi.They wrote a sym- cation. bols for the communication .

    .They speak a
    language of the Spanish.

    .They use the alphabet for writing.

    Religion
    Before After

    ve in a god. many gods such as the god sun, They belief in etc. .They went to the someone. church and pride .They offered to for the family. the gods many sacrifices.

    .They belief in

    .The people belie-

    People
    Before After

    .They were
    people.

    Indian

    .The Indian people and the spaniards mixed and created a differents races. The spanish change their costums.

    They can esThey create many tablish a new customs for example life. they had a beautiful clothres.

    Economy of Venezuela
    Before After

    The base of the

    .The . People
    have had

    economy is

    economy was the agriculture (ranching and farming).

    based in oil production and exportation.

    a way for earning money .

    People used

    Now the people

    trueque as their principal trade activity.

    use the exportation as their principal trade activity.

    Government
    Before After

    The people were

    governed by a king or a emperor.

    . .
    People always

    The people are by a

    governed president.

    People had an gov-

    have a dictator in the government.

    autocratic ernment

    . People have a democratic government.

    The Guiana
    Guiana is the name of called are the group that conformed Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.

    Guyana
    Guyana is a country that have a diverse people. The people is descended from former African slaves. The population lives in Georgetown, the capital. Guyana's most important agriculture products are rice and sugar, they have a most plantation of sugarcane. Along the coast is located the lands of agriculture.

    Suriname
    Suriname has a diverse population. The countrys population includes South Asians, Africans, Chinese, Indonesians, and Creoles. The people live in Paramaribo the capital.

    French Guiana
    This country is territory of French and sends representatives to the government in Paris. In the coast areas 190.000 people live there. A group of the population is descendent by Africans. The country depends heavily on imports for its food and energy.

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