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CARIBBEAN SOUTH AMERICA

Colombia today
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Physical Features
If you travel to the region of Caribbean South America you can see the worlds highest waterfall, South Americas largest lake and rugged mountains, highlands and plains by huge river systems.

Wildlife
Caribbean South America is home to some remarkable wildlife. For example, hundreds of birds species, meat-eating fish called piranhas, and crocodiles live in or one of the world's highest concentrations of plant and animal species. The countrys wildlife include jaguars, ocelots, and several species of monkeys.

CARIBBEAN SOUTH AMERICA

Climate ,vegetation and Colombia History Spanish conquest and independence Colombia today Colombia before and after the Spanish Conquest Venezuela The Guianas 2 3 4 5-7 8 9-11

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Climate and Vegetation

Caribbean South Americas location near the equator means that most of the region has warm temperatures yearround. However, temperatures In contrast, the vast, flat landscape of the Llanos region has tropical savanna climate. Rain forest, another type of landscape, thrive in the humid tropical climate.

Resources
Good soil and moderate climates help make most of Caribbean South America a rich agricultural region. Major crops include rice, coffee, bananas, and sugarcane. Both Venezuela and Colombia have large oilrich areas. While the seas provide plentiful fish and shrimp, the region's major rivers are used to generate hydroelectric power.

Colombias history
The Chibcha The legend about a land of gold was inspired by the Chibcha culture in Colombia. The Chibcha covered their new rulers in gold dust. Then they took each ruler to a lake to wash the gold off. A well developed civilization, they practiced pottery making, weaving, and metalworking. Their gold objects were among the finest in ancient America.

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Spanish Conquest
In about 1500 Spanish explorers arrived on the Caribbean coast of South America. The Spanish conquered the Chibcha and seized much of their treasure The Spaniards funded a colony and cities along the Caribbean coast. One colonial cities Cartagena, was a major naval base and commercial port in the Spanish empire.

Independence
In the late 1700s people in Central and South America began struggling for Independence from Spain. After Independence was achieved, the republic of Gran Colombia was created. It included Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela. In 1830 the republic dissolved.

COLOMBIA TODAY

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Colombia Today
Colombia is Caribbean South America`s most populous country. The national capital is Bogota a city located high in the Eastern Andes Although Colombia is rich in culture and resources, 40 years of civil war have been destructive to the countrys Economy.

People and Culture

Most Colombians live in the fertile valleys and the rivers basins among the mountain ranges. Colombia culture is a interesting mix of influences: Music: Traditional African songs and dances on the Caribbean coast and South American, Indian music in remote areas of the Andes. Sports: Soccer, as well a traditional Chibcha ring-toss game called Tejo. Religion: Primarily Roman Catholicism. Languages: Spanish is the official language in this region.

Economy
Colombia's Economy relies on several valuable resources. Rich soil, steep slopes, and tall shade trees produce world- famous Colombian coffee. Other major export crops include bananas, sugarcane and cotton.

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Civil War
Civil war is a major problem in Colombia today. Many different groups have waged war in with each other and Colombias government. For the past 40 years, these heavily armed militant groups have controlled large areas of the country.

COLOMBIA BEFORE AND AFTER THE SPANISH CONQUEST

Language

They spoke native Languages.

They used symbols for communicate

Before and after the Spanish Conquest People have had a way for communicate.

They speak Spanish.

They used the alphabet for communicate.

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People

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People were Indian descents. Before and after the Spanish Conquest People have lived in an agonized groups.

People mixed and appear a new ethnic group called Mestizo.

People had their own traditions.

People change their traditions.

Religion

People had a native religion. Before and after the Spanish Conquest They have one religion.

The Spanish change the religion to roman Catholicism.

People believe in many gods.

People believe in one god.

ECONOMY

They dont export . Before and after the Spanish Conquest they have a form to get any product.

They export many crops.

They dont use money, they change the products.

They use money for buy.

Venezuela

Venezuela Before and After the Spanish Conquest Economy

The Economy depended of the agriculture.
People always have had a way for earning Money.

The Economy depends on the oil exportation.

People produced for the King or emperor

They produce for themselves.

Government
The People of the top of the pyramid elected the King or emperor. People voted for electing a new president.

The King or emperor kept the Money for themselves.

People have had a person who controlled the country

The president inverts the Money in education and health.

The Guianas
The countries Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana are known as the Guianas.

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Guyana
One-third of the population live in Georgetown the capital. The most important agricultural products are rice and sugar. The people descended from people who migrated to Guyana from India.

Suriname
The resources and Economy are similar to those of Guyana. Suriname has a diverse population, the population include south asians, africans, chinese, indonesians, and Creoles.

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French Guiana
Is a territory of France and Sends representatives to the government in Paris. 190,000 people live mostly in Coastal Areas. The country depends on imports for its food and energy.