Uruguay is a fantastic country. Being just south of Brazil, it has lots of grassland and is a pretty small country. This country is just below Brazil's southern borders. “But its land is rich in agricultural bounty, with rolling pastures that support cattle, sheep, and crops,” (Behnke, 4). The country has a stellar physical geography, humid climate, thriving economy, national type of government, unique culture, and multiple fun facts. Uruguay has a stellar physical geography with many land and water features. Uruguay is a fairly small country at only 68,000 square miles. This country is split into three main parts, the Western Lowlands, the Central Plateau, and the Coastal Plain. The Central Plateau has two cuchillas or granite landforms. …show more content…
The Uruguayans main language is Spanish. Uruguay is mostly christian, but the people there have the freedom to choose their religion. Some people honor Lenanya, or the goddess of the sea. The people here love music, folk music being their favorite. Uruguayans also enjoy arts and crafts, such as pottery and painting. In other words there are many different puzzle pieces in the culture of Uruguay. Some parts of Uruguay you can't quite categorize, so here are some fun facts. Uruguay's real name is The Eastern Republic of Uruguay. Three quarters of Uruguay is grassland which is about 58,000 square miles. In 2013 this country was the first one to legalize the use and trade of marijuana. Since the country is mostly grassland and livestock is a big part of the economy there are 3 cows for every 1 person. In total there are many fun facts and these are only a few. All in all Uruguay has many great features. Some features are its national government, humid climate, stunning landscape, great economy, unique culture and fun facts. Even though this country is mostly grassland, at least they have a good economy. Well, if there are 3 cows for every one person you would have a pretty good
Why do we still get scared if we know deep down that the things that are scaring us are fake? In the article “Why Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear” by Allegra Ringo, …, and even one of my own experiences, we find out how our imagination interferes with our reality to give us more of a fight. Much of being scared comes from past experience, where you are, or even the sounds you hear.
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.
Bolivia is a small but diverse country in both architecture and culture due to foreign
5. Two mountain chains run the length of Bolivia: the Cordillera Occidental, which has many active volcanoes and Cordillera Oriental which is covered with thick forests.
Colombia is a country with many city, Bogota, being the capital of Colombia. Colombia has approximately 47.12 million people living there since 2013, with many more to come. Most population in Colombia are Latinos, we speak fluent Spanish, as there first leagues. There are other leagues but Spanish is the top one.
Uruguay is a secular nation, with a distinct separation between church and state. As such, touring churches and cathedrals is not an integral part of Uruguayan tourism. Those with an interest in mysticism, however, will not be disappointed.
The whole western side of Bolivia is mountainous. The Andes Mountain Range is 4,500 miles long. Bolivia is mostly urban but a lot of their jobs is farming. They like to farm cocoa. The Northern part of Bolivia is the Amazon Rainforest. This helps them with resources, but it also takes up some of their land. Some of the biggest rivers from the rainforest are in Bolivia, which helps them with their transportation. Bolivia is many different types of biomes they are not just one.
Did you know Bolivia is one of the only two countries in South America to still have Chinchillas. They used to roam all over South America but today they are only found in Bolivia and Northern Chile. They were hunted to near extinction by the Spanish. Bolivia is full of great places to see, friendly people, and great cultures. Bolivia is one of two landlocked countries in South America.
Uruguay from my recent studies shows that they are a politically, economically, socially stable country. Uruguay is one of the top countries when it comes to infrastructure. They are known for safe drinking water, most reliable electrical grid, and quality healthcare. As you can see from the chart above the healthcare spending is not as much as in the United States but you can find quality and affordability in Uruguay. In a recent article I read in international living a couple stated that the sterilization of the hospital was amazing and the cost of care was very affordable, as well as wait times. The patient per doctor ratio is 270
The death penalty has always been a long lasting debate for centuries. According to the information gathered the death penalty is racially/mentally biased, does not favor those who are low income, and does not show any change in crime rates. The text that will be used is Top Ten Pro and Con - Death Penalty- ProCon.org. The websites that will be used are www.ammestyusa.org/DeathPenaltyfacts and www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/document/FactSheet.pdf .
Colombia, a country at the northern tip of South America. It touches both Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The landscape throughout Colombia consists of rainforests. The Spanish speaking country is very different towards the country I live in, America, however, there are some similarities between the two. I will discuss the social life, cultural, and economic reasons that each country the way they are in their own way.
Known for it’s natural beauty and gracious people is a small country located in Central America. Located between the countries of Nicaragua and Panama, bordered by both the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea is a true gem, the Republic of Costa Rica. Located ten degrees north of the equator Costa Rica is in the tropics and even though it is a small country it has a very diverse landscape and a variety of weather as well.
The American dream is something people, mainly immigrants, strive to reach. People all over see the Americas as a magical place, or a place of unlimited opportunities that everyone wants to have. " The American dream is a dream of "getting ahead..."(the right to fail, William Zinsser). What provides for the American dream in modern day society is the rights given to you when you become an American, and the rights to get a job and earn money. The American Dream is accessible because those who can achieve it, and those who try to, can reach it. but because the focus has shifted to realistic terms, it may or may not be accessible to all. It is still accessible because if you try hard enough, you will be able to achieve the American dream of freedom, a home, a job for money, and anything else you wish to be able to do when being an American. Anything can be achieved if you try hard enough and you want it bad enough to work for it. If you don’t try to work, or try to succeed, then you don’t want to achieve the American dream.
The dominican Republic is known as the breadbasket of the Caribbean because it grows, farms, and catches almost everything that’s served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Dominican Republic was the first colony founded by Christopher Columbus. It used to go by “La Hispaniola” in colonial times. Also the flag of the Dominican Republic is the only national flag in the world to feature the image of a bible. My country is the Dominican Republic. I learned about the culture, food, religion, imports and exports, geography, sports, and family. All of it was very eye opening.
Among travelers around the globe, Chile is known to be a country that has numerous natural beauties. From the deserts of Atacama to the magnificent peaks of Torre del Paine, a nature lover can find literally anything in Chile. Unfortunately, because of these beauties, the capital city eventually becomes a place to stop by instead of becoming an actual destination. Santiago de Chile may become overlooked, but it does not mean it has nothing to offer.