Bolivia

Bolivia was not what I expected. I witnessed a divide between economic classes I had never seen before. If you had the most lavish house on the block, nobody would know. There were no flashy cars in the driveway, no landscaping, or the paved streets I was used to with lamp posts on every corner. When people saw me they simply stared, their eyes hinted skepticism telling me “Why are you here?” I began to question myself, the obvious being to volunteer at the orphanage I’ve been raising money all year

Bolivia is a small but diverse country in both architecture and culture due to foreign influences, geological diversity and indigenous groups. This makes the country very interesting to view along with remaining ruins of ancient civilizations. Along with the majority of South America, Bolivia was colonized by Spain, which had a lasting effect on culture and architecture. About half of the Bolivian population identifies as “white”(“Bolivian Houses. Bolivian Traditions. Typical Bolivia Homes and Dwellings”

Bolivia – Privatization or Nationalization? Bolivia was once a rich and prosperous country but is now one of the poorest nations in the world. The economy of Bolivia used to be rich in agriculture and mining but now searches to find something prosperous again. Privatization of certain companies has started in the country but was expelled when mass protests began. The companies’ prices are too high and the people used their culture and history to get rid of them. The Cochabamba protests

Myers 2 November 2015 Bolivia Country Profile Physical Geography Bolivia is a Latin country that is in the middle of South American . This country is surrounded by the bordering Latin countries of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Peru. Bolivia is a rather “highland” region, in which is referred to as Altiplano. The mountain areas are referred to as Cordilleras. In research, I found that the Altiplano are extremely higher than sea level. The southern part of Bolivia is mostly salt “flats”

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

did not go on the Field Trip Teaching Assistant: Kim Johnson Spain and Bolivia Before starting any research the main difference geographically between the two countries, Spain and Bolivia, is that they are located on two separate continents and hemispheres. I have actually been to Spain and I know that the geography of Spain is includes beaches, mountains, and forests. I have never been to Bolivia but I know that Bolivia is a landlocked country that contains some of the Andes Mountains. The differences

Bolivia, a beautiful country located in western-central South America. Bolivia is a country known for natural resources such as its mineral deposits, petroleum and natural gas, soybeans, and Brazil nuts. The population of this mountainous country is 10.67 million according to the 2013 census, of that 10.67 million around 750,000 Bolivian peoples are identified with the Aymara tribe. One Aymaran is very popular in the country of Bolivia, Evo Morales. Evo was born to self-sufficient famers in Andamarca

Juan Evo Morales Ayma is the current president of Bolivia, elected on December 2005, and is running a third presidential term. He was born into a small, rural home in poverty, but overcame that when he was maturing. He began to love leadership as an adolescent. As an adult, his position as leader of coca-leaf farmers’ unions allowed him to escalate his position to presidency. Evo Morales is a president with a rich backstory, and should be considered an idol for people to admire. Juan Evo Morales

Spanish Colonialism and the Indigenous People of Bolivia 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

Rural Families in Bolivia Dalyn Wurzer Bolivia is a very cultural place with a unique background. Bolivia has very few jobs in agriculture but many jobs in other departments. Bolivian families can include several children before marriage and can range even further after. Health care is very rare and not easily accessible. Many crops are common here, however, they have very uncommon ways of preparing their product. Many devastating agricultural issues plague Bolivia. Families in Bolivia who farm are