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Los Paises Hispanohablantes
America del Sur
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America Central
Cuba
• Know for its tobacco.
• Leading producer of
medical supplies in the
world.
• Boxing & Baseball
• Guantanamo Bay
• Fidel Castro
• Rhumba, Conga,
Samba
La Republica Dominicana
• Extremely poor.
• Economy primarily
based on tourism.
• Capital is Santo
Domingo.
• African influence is
prevelent.
Puerto Rico
• Commonwealth to US
and not a country.
• Obtained in Spanish
American War.
• San Juan is the capital.
• Many business have
their home here to
avoid high taxes.
Mexico
• The capital is Mexico D.F .
• Is known for its travel industry:
Puerta Vallarta, Yucutan etc.
• Has a rich history of ancient
culture: The Mayas, Aztecs
• In the recent past it has had
issues with its economy and
with immigration.
• Many migrant workers cross the
border to work on farms.
• Famous Mexicans: Kahlo,
Rivera, Pancho Villa, and etc.
Guatemala
• Borders both the
Atlantic and Pacific
Oceans.
• Major exports are
fruits and veggies.
• Has a poor population.
• Experiences high
emigration to US.
Honduras
• One of several
countries in the region
experiencing a long
civil war.
• Extremely poor.
• Tropical to jungle type
climate.
Nicaragua
• Experienced a long
Civil War.
• Sandinistas vs.
Contras backed by US
funds to prevent
spread of communism
by US.
• Know for textile
products.
El Salvador
• Very bad economy.
• Many fights between,
army, government,
drug lords and police.
• Located along Pacific
Ocean.
• Emigration due to
fighting.
Costa Rica
• One of the richest
countries in Region.
• Know for fruit
economy and tourism.
• Resembles a small
Europe.
• Known for Volcanoes
and Nature Reserves.
Panama
• US constructed
Panama Canal.
• Canal connects Pacific
and Atlantic Oceans.
• Economy strengthened
by US funds due to
canal and protection of
it.
• Known for their
molas.
Colombia
• Currently fighting a
war between drug
dealers, the military,
and farmers.
• Oil present but
economy is based on
farming.
• Mountainous and
Jungle type terrain.
• Home of Shakira.
Ecuador
• Home to the
Galapagos Islands.
• Wool textiles and
weaving are dominant
in the economy.
• Currently pipelines are
being constructed to
produce oil wealth.
• Large indigenous
population. Quechua.
Peru
• Home to Machu
Picchu.
• Home of the Inca and
the Nazca Lines.
• Large Indigenous
Poplulation.
• Cuzco was one of the
largest silver mines in
the New World.
Chile
• Home of dictator
Augusto Pinnochet.
• Known for wine and
grape production.
• Takes less than a day
to cross the entire
country.
• Known for skiing
industry.
Venezuela
• Know for oil
production.
• Hugo Chavez current
president/ dictator.
• Baseball is one of the
largest sports played
in the country.
• Currently not on good
terms with the US.
Bolivia
• Has a large indigenous
population.
• Very mountainous.
• Know for local
dances.
• Mining
• Textile and woolen
products.
Paraguay
• One of the poorest
countries of S.A.
• Only have one airport.
• Monetary unit is the
Gurani.
• Mostly jungle.
Uruguay
• Home to some of the
largest Amethyst
mines in the world.
• Known as the home of
the Guachos.
• Large tracts of land
devoted to farming
and cattle ranching.
Argentina
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Home of Eva Peron Evita.
Birthplace of Tango.
Capital is Buenos Aires.
After WWII many
German military men fled
here to escape
prosecution.
• Resembles a small
Europe.
• High German and Italian
influence.
Non-Spanish Speaking Countries
• The non-Spanish
speaking countries are:
• Brazil
• Suriname
• Guyana
• French Guiana
• Belize (Centr. Am)