Latin Ameria
By: Kyndall Khollman
Brasilia, Brazil
Absolute Location - 15.7989.S / 47.8667.W
Relative Location - North West of Rio de Janeiro
Physical Features - Baia Do Sansho in Fernaao de Noronna Brazil & Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro
Human Features - Christ the Redeemer,Rio de Janeiro Jesus Statue & Friendship Bridge
Modifications - Genetically modified mosquitos
Accommodations - Protecting the Amazon
How people depend on Government - They are dependent on the Government to restore the economic growth
Movement - Soccer World Cup & Metro (complete transportation subway system
9 Traits of Culture - Portuguese, corn, Federal Government and Shelter for homeless
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Absolute Location - 18.32.N / 72.20.W
Relative Location - is positioned in both the northern and western hemispheres. Located in the north-central Caribbean on the island of Hispaniola, the country is bordered by the Dominican Republic, and by the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
Physical Features - Island of Hispaniola & Massif de la Hotte
Human Features - Bridges of Haiti & Unknown Maroon of Saint Dominique
Modifications - Tariff Laws
Accommodations - Swimming in the ocean when it's hot out
How people depend on Government - They are dependent on the Government to restore the country after earthquakes and hurricanes.
Movement - Tap -Taps & Hurricanes
9 Traits of Culture - French is the main language, Haitian, poor shelter and most are Roman Catholic.
Bogota, Colombia
Absolute Location - 4.5981.N / 74.0758.W
Relative Location - Northwester corner of South America and is boarded by Brazil
Physical Features - Nevado del Ruiz & San Andres
Human Features - Cartagena and the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira
Modifications - Deforestation (has a huge effect on killing off of much of the wildlife)
Accommodations - Go to the rivers to cool off during the hot seasons
How people depend on Government - They are dependent on the Government to export oil, for they are the third largest oil exporter in the world
Movement - Drugs (Cocaine) & emeralds
9 Traits of Culture - Spanish is the main language spoken, over flow of homeless and homeless shelters, Most Catholics and their primary school is 6-12 yrs old w/ secondary 12-16 yrs old & Universities take 5 years to complete.
San Jose, Costa Rica
Absolute Location - 9.6000° N, 83.9500° W
Relative Location - Costa Rica is positioned in both the northern and western hemispheres. Located in North America on the Central America isthmus - a somewhat narrow strip of land that connects North and South America - the country is bordered by Nicaragua, Panama, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
Physical Features - Arenal Volcano & Cerro Ventisqueros
Human Features - Coffee plantations & Teatro Nacional
Modifications - Genetically modify cotton, corn and other organisms
Accommodations - Go up into the rainforests, rivers and waterfalls to cool off during the summer season
How people depend on Government - They are dependent on the Government for tourism and making is a safe and tourist desination
Movement - Rainforests ad Tourism
9 Traits of Culture - Spanish is the main spoken language, claims to be the safest nation in Central America, Pre-Education is before age 7, Primary school is 7-12 yrs old and secondary is 12-18 yrs old. Most known for Gallo pinto beans for breakfast and for Columbian coffee