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The Andes Largest mountain range in the world
Mount Aconcagua Biggest peak in the Andes
Angel Falls Tallest waterfall
South Western Chile Stormest place on earth
Atacama Desert Driest place on earth
Altiplanos Broad, high plateaus in the northern Andes
Coca Cash crop used to make cocain
Bolivia Which country has the strongest Indian influence?
Pampas Large grasslands in Argentina
Llanos Large grasslands in Venezuela/Colombia
Patagonia Grassland in Argentina; good for sheep raising
Marajo Island in the mouth of the Amazon River
1,000; Manaus Large ocean ships can go ______ miles up the Amazon river to _______
2,300; Iquitos Small ships can go ______ miles up the Amazon River to ________
90 ___% of the population of South America lives within 200 miles of the coast in large cities
50; 50 ___% speak Spanish and ___% speak Portuguese (South Americans)
Colombia Only country to touch the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean
El Dorado Ancient city of gold; located in Colombia
Gold; emerald Colombia is a major producer of ________ and ________
Colombia Which South American country has the most ethnically diverse population?
1821 On which date did most South American countries gain independance?
Colombia Which country ranks 2nd in the world in coffee production?
70 ___% of Colombia's exports are coffee
Venezuela Which South American country ranks in the top 10 for oil production?
Little Venice What does Venezuela mean?
Orinoco River Important river that runs through the Llanos
Maracaibo basin _____ is responsible for half of Venezuela's oil
Hugo Chavez Leader of Venezuela
Socialist What type of economy does Venezuela have?
Coffee Chief export of Venezeula (exculding oil)
Land of the waters What does Guyana mean?
The Guyanas Which area in South America has lots of ex-slaves (Africans) and ex-indentured servents (Asians)
Guyana Only English speaking country in South America
Bauxite Major export of Guyana
Aluminium What is bauxite used to make?
Georgetown Capital of Guyana
Jim Jones Famous cult leader that made a camp in Guyana
Dutch What is the most common language in Suriname?
Paramaribo Capitol of Suriname
Rice Staple of Suriname
New Amsterdam The Dutch traded _______ to the British for Suriname
French Guiana Only country in South America control by a European country
Pennial Until 1951 French Guiana was known for its ________ colonies
Devil's Island Most famous pennial colony in French Guiana
Cayenne Pepper Important crop in French Guiana
Cayenne Capitol of French Guiana
Commercial Rocket Launching Important industry in Freanch Guiana
25 ___% of Ecuador's population are of indian desent
50 ___% of Ecuador's population are mestizos
Quechua Incan Language
Quito Cheapest capitol in the world
Quito Capitol of Equador
Ecuador Dropped out of OPEC and is running out of oil
Correa Leader of Ecuador
Garcia Leader of Peru
Cuzco Capitol of Incan Empire
Machu Picchu Famous Incan city that was abandoned before the arrival of the Spanish
Japan Peru has close ties to what other country?
Fujimori Peruvian president with Japanese desent
Shining Path and Tupac Amaru Two famous communist groups in Peru
1980-2000 Period of fighting between Peruvian government and communists
1996-1997 When was the Japanese Embassy Christmas Party incident?
Morales Leader of Bolivia
Lake Titicaca Highest navigatble lake
La Paz Highest capitol
Bolivia Highest reserves of tin in the western hemisphere
75 ___% of fertile land in Bolivia is used for growing coca
Bachelet Leader of Chile
1/3 _____ of Chile's population lives in Santiago
Sea Fog How does the Atacoma desert gets its moisture?
Mediterranean What type of climate does middle Chile have?
Marine What type of climate does southern Chile have?
Pinochet Dictator of Chile that took over in 1973
Grapes, apples, and fruits Major exports of Chile
Chile Most industrial country in Pacific coast South America
Chile Leads world in copper production
Chile Leads world in sodium nitrate production
Brazil 5th most populous country in world
Brazil 5th biggest country in world
Amazon River Largest river in volume
1/4 ____ of Latin Americas economy is Brazils
Brazil Largest Portuguese country
Brazil Largest Catholic country
Brazil Biggest coffee producing country
Brazil Biggest banana producing country
Brazil Largest debt of any developing country
Brazil Largest iron producing country
50 ___% of South America's population is in Brazil
empty spaces Amazon Basin is one the world's largest "_____"
shield Out cropping of ancient rock rich in minerals
Brazilian Highlands large shield in South America
Carnival big festival in Brazi with large African influence
Salvador Cultural center of Brazil
Wheat Staple of Brazil
Ship Building and Automobile industry Large industries in Brazil
2004 When did Brazil launch its first rocket?
Argentina 2nd largest country in South America
Argentina 3rd most populous country in South America
Aconcagua Largest mountain in South America
Kirchner Leader of Argentina
Catholic Argentina's constitution states the president must be _______
South Large middle class and highest standard of Argentina is in the ________
1982 When was the Falklands War
England; Argentina ______ and _______ fought in the Falklands War
Margaret Thatcher British prime minster during the Falklands War
Uruguay Highest standard of living in South America
Argentina Most Europe like country in South America
Uruguay Long history of prosperity and dictatorship
Paraguay landlocked, poor, and long history of dictatorship
90 Over ___% of Argentina's population are Catholic
Juan Peron Dictator of Argentina (1946-1955)
Eva Peron Argentina's "hero to the poor"
Dirty Wars Term for 1970s in Argentina when rulers would kidnap political enemies
San Salvador Which city in Central Ameria has been destoried ten times?
Hurricane Mitch Storm that hit Nicaragua and Honduras in 1998
Bananas, coffee, and cotton Three major exports of central America
50 ___% of Central America's legal income comes from bananas, coffee, and cotton
Banana Republics Term for Central American countries
1903; Colombia Panama gained indepence in ____ from ______
British Honduras Belize was called _____________ until 1981
Belize Smallest population in Central America
English Language of Belize
Belize Which country has the 2nd largest offshore coral reef?
Guatemala Largest population in Central America
50 ___% of Guatemala's population is of indian desent
Zambo mixed indian and african
Coffee Major export of Guatemala
Tikal Largest/most well known Mayan ruins in Guatemala
10 ___% of the population of Honduras owns most land and wealth
50 ___% of Honduras' exports are banana and coffee
90 ___% of Honduras' population earns less than $100 a year
Honduras Least developed country in Central America
El Salvador Smallest country in Central America
El Salvador Most densily populated country in Central America
1979-1992 Bloody cival war in El Salvador
Ortega communsit leader of Nicaragua
Ortega current leader of Nicaragua
Iran-Contra Affair US sold weapons to Iran and gave money to the Contra to fight the communist government
Oliver North US General that sold weapons to Iran
Sandinista Communist government of Nicaragua that fought the Contra
Costa Rica Most stable Central American Country
Costa Rica Most democratic country in Central America
Costa Rica Highest standard of living in Central America
Costa Rica Longest period of peace/prosperity in Central America
Costa Rica After gaining indepence gave citizens land and seeds
90 ___% of Costa Ricans trace their ancestory to Europe
Costa Rica First country in Central America to earn more from manufactoring than argiculture
1914 US finished the Panama Canal
Noriega Panamian leader that fought the US
Greater Antillies, Lesser Antillies, and Bahamas Three regions of the Caribbean
90 Greater Antillies has ___% of the land in the Caribbean
Caribis trading indian that used large canoes
Trinidad and Tobago Caribbean country with lots of Asians
Over population Biggest problem in Caribbean
Cuba Largest population in Caribbean
Cuba Biggest country in Caribbean
Raul Castro Leader of Cuba
Haiti Poorest country in Western Hemisphere
Haiti First black republic
Voodoo religion in Haiti (catholic mixed with Zombies)
Santo Domingo First permentant settlement in Western Hemisphere
Sugar; coffee ___ and ___ are the Dominician Republics major exports
Bob Marley 3rd worlds first superstar (Jamican)
English Language of Jamaica
Bauxite Major export of Jamaica
Puerto Rico Highest income in Caribbean
Barbados Most densily populated country in Americas
Trinidad and Tobago Hindu Temples and calypso music can be found in _________
Pitch Lake Largest natural asphalt lake
Aruba, Bonair and Curacao Netherlands Antillies
5th Venezuela's rank in oil exporting
Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia Terrorits group that Chavez has been accused of supporting
Mesa Bolivian leader that made the "centerpiece" of his administration getting Bolivia's beach back
Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre Oriental What two "north-south" cordilleras run parallel in Mexico
Mexican Plateau (Central Plateau) Major plateau in Mexico
Baja California Peninsula in Mexico
80 ___% of Mexico's population lives on the Central Plateau
elevation Most important factor in the climate of Central Plateau
Mexico City 2nd largest city in the world
Ciudada Peridas slums or "lost cities" in Mexico
Guadalajara 2nd largest city in Mexico
Sonoran Desert Major desert in Mexico
Shrimp Mexico's leading seafood export
Oil Mexico's chief resource/export
Toltec Civilazation in Mexico after Mayans
Cortez Spanish conquistador that invaded Mexico
Aztec Civilazation in mexico after Toltec
Calderon Leader of Mexico
Carlos Salinos Corrupt leader of Mexico
Institutional Revolutionary Party Mexico's primary political party
Rio Grande River that forms the border between America and Mexico
Zedilco Private industries in Mexico
PEMEX Who runs Mexico's oil companies
North American Free Trade Agreement Trade agreement among US, Mexico, and Canada
20; 50 Top ___% of population get ___% of income (Mexico)
Mexico 6th largest producer of oil
50 ___% of Mexico's oil comes from Gulf
Mexico 6th in debts
13th Mexico is ranked ___ in dollar exports from oil
Mestizo Term for people of mixed European and Indian heritage
Matriarches Latin American families are ______________
Simon Bolivar Led indepence in northwestern South America
Jose de San Martin Led indepence in Argentina, Chile, and Peru
Real Monetary unit of Brazil
Favela Slums in Brazil
Guantanamo Bay Beginning in 2002, this US Naval Base is used as a detainment cen
Mulattoes Part European, Part African
Zapata What person helped fight against Mexican dictator Diaz
L'Ouverture Led revolt in Haiti
Iturbide What man captured Morelos
Dom Pedro What man was responsible for the independence of Brazil
Battle of Ayacucho What great battle was fought by Simon Bolivar, freeing Peru from Spanish rule?
Caudillos What is the name for the political strongmen in Latin America in the 19th century?

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Terms 213
Creator uvarules6
Created June 1, 2008
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Subjects latin america, south america, dozier, central america, cwa
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uvarules6 : Changed 2,300; Iquitos → Smaal ships can go ______ miles up the Amazon River to ________ to 2,300; Iquitos → Small ships can go ______ miles up the Amazon River to ________
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  1. Ciudada Peridas → slums or "lost cities" in Mexico - 25 misses
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