Physical Geography : Bolivia Country Profile

Culture differences is a set of cultural values, beliefs and religious beliefs that separates one society/ country from another. Although the main elements of culture includes, language, religion, education, social structure and attitudes. In this essay I will discuss how a successful business like Toyota which operates internationally can be affected by the environment and culture of Bolivia.

One can encounter every environmental extreme imaginable, from the intensely vertical terrain of the Andes, soaring up to altitudes of 5,000 meters (16,404 ft.) above sea level, to dry, low-lying lands along the western coast of South America. The climate zones are equally diverse, with some areas that are constantly hot and humid to others with subfreezing temperatures year round. Also within its boundaries are some of the driest places on earth- Chile’s Atacama Desert- to some of the most lush- the Amazonian rain forest to the east of the Andes- with rainy season lasting 11 months of the year. (Suarez and George 3)

This essay, firstly, will look at to what extent physical geography has affected Latin America in terms of economic growth. Secondly, it will focus on the other possible factors which have affected its economic growth. There has been much debate over the cause with some stating that geography is the culprit while others blame more social aspects such as politics and political instability, inequality, and educational attainment. This essay will attempt to evaluate to what extent these claims are true.

The geography of Bolivia is unique among the nations of South America. Bolivia is one of two landlocked countries on the continent (the other being Paraguay), and Bolivia is more urban (67%) than rural (23%). The main features of Bolivia's geography include the Altiplano, a highland plateau of the Andes, and Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake on Earth, which is shared with Peru.

The American Revolution did much more than any of our founding fathers had ever imagined, it started a movement that would threaten the very roots of colonialism across the globe. Setting an example of how a David could overcome a Goliath, the United States inspired regions such as Latin America to fight for their rights and liberties as well. One such region that embraced the message was Upper Peru, which would later be known as Bolivia. With some key tipping points that caused the war, the leaders of the soon to be formed nation rallied its troops and won several major battles, but even they couldn’t prevent the tough times that lay in the early years of the nation. From the year 1809, Upper Peru was engaged in a

The capital of Bolivia is La Paz. Bolivia is the most impecunious country in South America, which is depressing, but things have gotten better over the past 20 years. La Paz is the highest capital in the world, sitting about 12,000 feet above sea level. La Paz translates to “the peace,” which is abbreviated for “the Peace of Ayacucho.” They had an unscrupulous government, taking money from our people, affecting its economy in a terrible way. Bolivia has the second biggest area of natural gas in South America and also has El Mutun, which is the world’s biggest amount of magnesium and iron, but it is difficult for people to utilize our crops to acquire richness because of its terrible environment and horrible government. The Peace of Ayacucho

Prior to Spanish discovery of the new world, the area now known as Bolivia was home to three major ethnic and linguistic groups; the Uru, Aymara, and Quechua. The Uru lived on rafts, fishing and foraging along the shore of Lake Titicaca. The Aymara dominated the Uru, reducing their status to poor fishermen and landless workers. Aymara society was built upon a basic social unit of kinship that organized the distribution of labor, and this system, termed “ayllu,” was later adopted by conquering Quechua. The Aymara are known for their practice of ‘freeze drying’ potatoes high in the mountains, for their organized systems of irrigation, and their control of colonies in warm

There are many landforms in Colombia, each fitting into ecosystems that are intricately unique. The Amazon river is a habitat for animals (black caimans, piranhas, giant river otters, and pink dolphins) that are part of the surrounding Amazon rainforest ecosystem. The Colombian landscape is admittedly in many ways like other South American countries, but is nevertheless astonishing. There are the Andes mountains, the Amazon rainforest, the grassland plains, and a small area of desert. Some interesting landforms include the Andean Highlands, the Middle Magdalena Basin, Mt. Ritacuba Blanco, the Cumbal volcano.

Bolivia is a large South American country. Bolivia’s capitals are La Paz and Sucre, and they are located near the famous site Valle de la Luna, or Valley of the Moon. This is a natural landmark in western Bolivia. To honor the Aymara gods, Bolivians hold a festival called the Aymara New Year, Winter Solstice, on June 21.

Though Bolivia is rich in resources, it is one of the poorest countries and least developed countries in South America with 50 percent of its population below the poverty line. Bolivia’s economy is based on agriculture, foresting, fishing, mining, and manufacturing goods. Bolivia has become dependent on its non-fuel materials to strengthen its economy. Bolivia’s economic freedom score is 46.8 making it the 163rd freest in the 2013 index. Bolivia is ranked 26th out of 29 countries in the South and Central American regions and its overall score is far below the world and regional averages.

Just south of Ecuador sits a much larger Peru. With a population of over 30 million citizens, this mountainous, yet tropical coastal country remains entrenched in its Amerindian and Spanish culture. Peru boasts its

What is the climate in Bolivia like? Well, that depends. Are you talking about the central part of Bolivia? If you are, then you should know that the central area of Bolivia is quite pleasant. The temperatures there are usually warm and the nights are quite mild. Or perhaps you are referring to the Bolivian Altiplano. This region is, well, not as pleasant. Typically cold but with rapid temperature changes, the Altiplano might not be the best spot for a vacation. An even worse vacation spot, however, would be the Plains. The Plains are nearly uninhabitable, resembling a desert and has very few rivers. The best thing one could say about the Plains is that the low humidity wouldn’t mess up your hair. The Lowlands of Bolivia are humid, in contrast

This country is divided into three principal geographic regions which are the Costa (the “coast”, mountainous arid coastline), the Sierra (“mountain range”, which are cold and rugged Andean highlands), and the Selva (“jungle”, which are rain forests). The topography of this country as well as being prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes, recurrent floods and droughts, do not allow Peru’s agricultural sector to grow, and only 7.4% of the gross domestic product (GDP) comes from agriculture.

In the Andes Mountains of Bolivia, in a far, tucked-away corner lay a beautiful green field. This place had a family living on it who were very hard workers, but they also were very poor. There was a middle aged man and women living on this farm. Along with them they had a son. The father and his son would get up just before the crack of dawn and would work until lunch and then keep working until dusk. For all this hard work they made very little money. The family could not afford an education for their son, so the mother home schooled the boy at night so he could work in the fields during the day. The boy and his father would go into town every week to get much needed groceries for themselves. They would get a lift from a local friend who knew the family very well. When they went into town, which only had a population of about 250 people, the boy would look in amazement at how many people could fit into one place. The one thing that the boy took notice to were the posters placed all over the place. Here, there, everywhere, were posters of the famous Bolivian Formula One driver who had grown up with nothing and is now living and racing on a grand scale, and is leading for the Formula One drivers championship. The poster next to him said “Karting Jr. race league! First race next Saturday! $30 dollars to join.”

Despite significant economic transformation close to five million citizens in Bolivia are unable to fulfill even their most basic needs. Malnutrition is widespread and poses the greatest risk to pregnant women and young children. An overwhelming 25 percent of Bolivian children under the age of 3 have or currently suffer from malnutrition. Sadly, the rate of malnutrition for children in the poorest households is a staggering 40 percent. Talk about solutions Bolivia remains one of South America poorest nations despite vast resources. Almost 300,000 women died globally in 2013 from causes related to pregnancy and childbirth.