Latin America Region Project 2
World G. (Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Coasta Rica)
Brazil, brasilia
relative location- In south america
Place
1.The amazon rain forest
2.The amazon river
Human feature-
1.The Brazilian government is moving ahead "at any cost" with plans to build the largest dam in the world.
2. Christ the redeemer
Region (9 Traits of Culture)
History- The Portuguese were the first European settlers to arrive in the area, led by adventurous Pedro Cabral, who began the colonial period in 1500.
Food and Shelter-More than 80% of all housing units were detached houses of brick, stone, wood or concrete or concrete or concrete.
Education systems-Certain levels of education are compulsory for all children living in Brazil, while others, such as pre-school and upper secondary school, remain optional.
Security/programs-They have the military, police and counsels for their protection.
Relationships(family and others-57% of the population are married
Political and social organization- Brazil is a mixture of races and ethnicities, resulting in rich diversity.
Religion- Roman Catholic (nominal) 80%
Movement
- Personal stereo, the precursor of the Walkman originated in Brazil.
- Hot air balloon was invented in Brazil
HEI
Adaption-The dam they built.
Modification- There modification is tariff farming.Place
1.Nazca Desert
2.The Andes Mountains
Human features
1. Pyramids of Tucume
2.The Inca ruins
Region (9 Traits of Culture)
History-Inca empire was around during 1500 A.D.
Food and Shelter-Most houses are made out of adobe houses.
Education systems-Primary Education. Education in Peru through primary and secondary school is theoretically free for children from ages 7 to 16.
Security/Protection-They have Peruvian National Police for protection.
Relation(Family and others)-The average size for families for the nation as a whole is 5 people per household.
Political and social organizations-Peruvian civic organization
Religion-The predominant religion is Roman Catholic
Movement
2. General Jose de San Martin captures Lima from Spanish and proclaims Peru independent
HEI
Modification-They modified the skulls of the Indians.
Argentina (Buenes Aires)
Absolute location-34.6033° S, 58.3817° W
Relative location-south of South America
Place
Physical feature
1. Pampas is a large area that is just grassland where they grow crops which extends from Buenos Aires.
2. Andes mountains are in Argentina as well.
Human feature
1. Casa Rosada is a is the executive mansion and office of the President of Argentina.
2. The Obelisco de Buenos Aires is a national historic monument and icon of Buenos Aires.
Region
Language-Spanish is the official language.
History-1580 Buenos Aires was established.
Food and Shelter-Their are houses in Argentina.
Education systems-Education in Argentina is highly valued, in Argentina these schools are called Polimodals.
Security/Protection-Argentine Federal Police (equivalent to the FBI in the USA).
Relationships(Family and others)- In Argentina, a person's family relationships are an important source of power and influence.
Political and Social Organizations-Communist Youth Federation of Argentina (FJCA).
Religion-Christianity is the main religion.
Movement
1.In 1580 Buenos Aires was established.
2.The Portuguese established a trading post across the Rio de la Plata from Buenos Aires.
HEI
Modification-Eliana Dam
Adaption-Tariff Farming
Costa Rica (San Jose)
Absolute location-9.6000° N, 83.9500° W
Relative location-By Mexico
Region
Language-The main language is Spanish.
History-In 1502, during his fourth and final trip to the Americas, Christopher Columbus landed in Costa Rica.
Food and Shelter-Most houses are made of gypsum.
Education Systems-American International School of Costa Rica.
Security/Protection-Costa Rica has no millitary, and security is maintained by a series of police forces.
Relationship(Family and others)-Average marriages are 13y in years in Costa Rica.
Political and Social Organizations-School and University groups. Ecotours, Conservations, and building homes.
Religion-Roman Catholicism is the main religion.
Movement
1.Columbus explored costa rica in 1502.
2.In 1821 Costa Rica became Independent.
HEI
Modification-Boruca dam
Adaption-Tariff Farming
Place
Physical features
1.Arenal mountains
2.Pacuare river
Human features
1.