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Spanish Speaking Countries of South America. Venezuela Colombia Ecuador Peru Bolivia. Paraguay Uruguay Argentina Chile. Los Países. Venezuela. Formal Name- República Bolivariana de Venezuela slightly more than twice the size of California Capital—Caracas - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Spanish Speaking Countries of
South America
Spanish Speaking Countries of
South America
Los Países Los Países
• Venezuela
• Colombia
• Ecuador
• Peru
• Bolivia
• Venezuela
• Colombia
• Ecuador
• Peru
• Bolivia
• Paraguay
• Uruguay
• Argentina
• Chile
• Paraguay
• Uruguay
• Argentina
• Chile
VenezuelaVenezuela• Formal Name- República
Bolivariana de Venezuela
• slightly more than twice the size of California
• Capital—Caracas
• Location--Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, between Colombia and Guyana
• Formal Name- República Bolivariana de Venezuela
• slightly more than twice the size of California
• Capital—Caracas
• Location--Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, between Colombia and Guyana
Los HechosLos Hechos
• Climate-– tropical; hot, humid;
more moderate in highlands
• Terrain-– Andes Mountains and
Maracaibo Lowlands in northwest; central plains (llanos); Guiana Highlands in southeast
• Climate-– tropical; hot, humid;
more moderate in highlands
• Terrain-– Andes Mountains and
Maracaibo Lowlands in northwest; central plains (llanos); Guiana Highlands in southeast
• Natural resources-– petroleum, natural gas,
iron ore, gold, bauxite, other minerals, hydropower, diamonds
• Natural Hazards-– subject to floods,
rockslides, mudslides; periodic droughts
• Natural resources-– petroleum, natural gas,
iron ore, gold, bauxite, other minerals, hydropower, diamonds
• Natural Hazards-– subject to floods,
rockslides, mudslides; periodic droughts
Mas HechosMas Hechos• Population-
– 26,414,815
• Nationality-– Venezuelan
• Ethnic Groups-– Spanish, Italian,
Portuguese, Arab, German, African, indigenous people
• Population-– 26,414,815
• Nationality-– Venezuelan
• Ethnic Groups-– Spanish, Italian,
Portuguese, Arab, German, African, indigenous people
• Religion-– nominally Roman
Catholic 96%, Protestant 2%, other 2%
• Languages-– Spanish (official),
numerous indigenous dialects
• Religion-– nominally Roman
Catholic 96%, Protestant 2%, other 2%
• Languages-– Spanish (official),
numerous indigenous dialects
• 23 states (estados, singular - estado), 1 capital district* (distrito capital), and 1 federal dependency** (dependencia federal); – Amazonas, Anzoategui, Apure, Aragua,
Barinas, Bolivar, Carabobo, Cojedes, Delta Amacuro, Dependencias Federales**, Distrito Federal*, Falcon, Guarico, Lara, Merida, Miranda, Monagas, Nueva Esparta, Portuguesa, Sucre, Tachira, Trujillo, Vargas, Yaracuy, Zulia
• note: the federal dependency consists of 11 federally controlled island groups with a total of 72 individual islands
• 23 states (estados, singular - estado), 1 capital district* (distrito capital), and 1 federal dependency** (dependencia federal); – Amazonas, Anzoategui, Apure, Aragua,
Barinas, Bolivar, Carabobo, Cojedes, Delta Amacuro, Dependencias Federales**, Distrito Federal*, Falcon, Guarico, Lara, Merida, Miranda, Monagas, Nueva Esparta, Portuguesa, Sucre, Tachira, Trujillo, Vargas, Yaracuy, Zulia
• note: the federal dependency consists of 11 federally controlled island groups with a total of 72 individual islands
La BanderaAdopted March 13, 2006
La BanderaAdopted March 13, 2006
The Venezuela flag, with yellow, blue & red stripes of equal width, was introduced in 1836 and has since undergone several modifications in the arms and the arrangement of the stars.
The seven stars represent the seven provinces that began the fight for independence. In 2006, the 8th star was added to honor Simon Bolivar.
The emblems on the arms symbolize the unity of the 20 provinces (a wheatsheaf with 20 ears), the struggle for independence (flags and weapons) and liberty (a running horse) which is running toward the left of the shield in order to symbolize twenty-first century socialism.
The cornucopias stand for the country's wealth and prosperity, and the wreath of laurel and palm is a symbol of glory and peace.
The Venezuela flag, with yellow, blue & red stripes of equal width, was introduced in 1836 and has since undergone several modifications in the arms and the arrangement of the stars.
The seven stars represent the seven provinces that began the fight for independence. In 2006, the 8th star was added to honor Simon Bolivar.
The emblems on the arms symbolize the unity of the 20 provinces (a wheatsheaf with 20 ears), the struggle for independence (flags and weapons) and liberty (a running horse) which is running toward the left of the shield in order to symbolize twenty-first century socialism.
The cornucopias stand for the country's wealth and prosperity, and the wreath of laurel and palm is a symbol of glory and peace.
El Gobierno El Gobierno • Government-
– federal republic
• Independence-– 5 July 1811 (from Spain)
• National Holiday-– Independence Day, 5
July (1811)
• Constitution Day-– 30 December 1999
• Government-– federal republic
• Independence-– 5 July 1811 (from Spain)
• National Holiday-– Independence Day, 5
July (1811)
• Constitution Day-– 30 December 1999
El PresidenteEl Presidente• Elected by popular vote for
a six-year term (eligible for a second term);
• Election last held 3 December 2006 (next to be held in December 2012)
• In 1999, a National Constituent Assembly drafted a new constitution that increased the presidential term to six years
• Elected by popular vote for a six-year term (eligible for a second term);
• Election last held 3 December 2006 (next to be held in December 2012)
• In 1999, a National Constituent Assembly drafted a new constitution that increased the presidential term to six years
President Hugo CHAVEZ Frias (since 3 February 1999)
El Dinero El Dinero • Per Capita Income-
– $12,800
• Population Below Poverty- – 37.9%
• Currency-– bolivar (VEB)
• Exchange-– bolivares per US
dollar - 2,147
• Per Capita Income-– $12,800
• Population Below Poverty- – 37.9%
• Currency-– bolivar (VEB)
• Exchange-– bolivares per US
dollar - 2,147
• Unleaded Gas is $0.49 per gallon
• Venezuela remains highly dependent on oil revenues, which account for roughly 90% of export earnings.
• Unleaded Gas is $0.49 per gallon
• Venezuela remains highly dependent on oil revenues, which account for roughly 90% of export earnings.
ColombiaColombia• slightly less than twice
the size of Texas
• Capital- Bogotá
• Location-– Northern South America,
bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Panama and Venezuela, and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Ecuador and Panama
• slightly less than twice the size of Texas
• Capital- Bogotá
• Location-– Northern South America,
bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Panama and Venezuela, and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Ecuador and Panama
Los HechosLos Hechos• Climate-
– tropical along coast and eastern plains; cooler in highlands
• Terrain-– flat coastal lowlands,
central highlands, high Andes Mountains, eastern lowland plains
• Climate-– tropical along coast
and eastern plains; cooler in highlands
• Terrain-– flat coastal lowlands,
central highlands, high Andes Mountains, eastern lowland plains
• Natural resources-– petroleum, natural gas,
coal, iron ore, nickel, gold, copper, emeralds, hydropower
• Natural Hazards-– highlands subject to
volcanic eruptions; occasional earthquakes; periodic droughts
• Natural resources-– petroleum, natural gas,
coal, iron ore, nickel, gold, copper, emeralds, hydropower
• Natural Hazards-– highlands subject to
volcanic eruptions; occasional earthquakes; periodic droughts
Mas HechosMas Hechos• Population-
– 45,013,674
• Nationality-– Colombian
• Ethnic Groups-– mestizo 58%, white
20%, mulatto 14%, black 4%, mixed black-Amerindian 3%, Amerindian 1%
• Population-– 45,013,674
• Nationality-– Colombian
• Ethnic Groups-– mestizo 58%, white
20%, mulatto 14%, black 4%, mixed black-Amerindian 3%, Amerindian 1%
• Religion-– Roman
Catholic 90%, other 10%
• Language-– Spanish
• Religion-– Roman
Catholic 90%, other 10%
• Language-– Spanish
• 32 departments (departamentos, singular - departamento) and 1 capital district* (distrito capital); – Amazonas, Antioquia, Arauca, Atlantico,
Bogota*, Bolivar, Boyaca, Caldas, Caqueta, Casanare, Cauca, Cesar, Choco, Cordoba, Cundinamarca, Guainia, Guaviare, Huila, La Guajira, Magdalena, Meta, Narino, Norte de Santander, Putumayo, Quindio, Risaralda, San Andres y Providencia, Santander, Sucre, Tolima, Valle del Cauca, Vaupes, Vichada
• note: the federal dependency consists of 11 federally controlled island groups with a total of 72 individual islands
• 32 departments (departamentos, singular - departamento) and 1 capital district* (distrito capital); – Amazonas, Antioquia, Arauca, Atlantico,
Bogota*, Bolivar, Boyaca, Caldas, Caqueta, Casanare, Cauca, Cesar, Choco, Cordoba, Cundinamarca, Guainia, Guaviare, Huila, La Guajira, Magdalena, Meta, Narino, Norte de Santander, Putumayo, Quindio, Risaralda, San Andres y Providencia, Santander, Sucre, Tolima, Valle del Cauca, Vaupes, Vichada
• note: the federal dependency consists of 11 federally controlled island groups with a total of 72 individual islands
La Bandera26 November 1861La Bandera26 November 1861
The symbolism of the Colombian flag colors are as follows:
The Yellow, for the sun and land of the people. The Blue, for the water that holds up the people and finally, the red, for the blood shed of the people who fought for the independence of Colombia.
The symbolism of the Colombian flag colors are as follows:
The Yellow, for the sun and land of the people. The Blue, for the water that holds up the people and finally, the red, for the blood shed of the people who fought for the independence of Colombia.
El Gobierno El Gobierno • Government-
– republic; executive branch dominates government structure
• Independence-– 20 July 1810 (from Spain)
• Constitution Day-– 5 July 1991
• Government-– republic; executive branch
dominates government structure
• Independence-– 20 July 1810 (from Spain)
• Constitution Day-– 5 July 1991
El PresidenteEl Presidente• President and vice
president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term).
• Election last held 28 May 2010
• President and vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term).
• Election last held 28 May 2010
President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2010
El Dinero El Dinero • Per Capita Income-
– $7,200
• Population Below Poverty- – 49.2% (2005)
• Currency-– Colombian peso
(COP)
• Exchange-– Colombian pesos per
US dollar - 2,013.8 (2007),
• Per Capita Income-– $7,200
• Population Below Poverty- – 49.2% (2005)
• Currency-– Colombian peso
(COP)
• Exchange-– Colombian pesos per
US dollar - 2,013.8 (2007),
EcuadorEcuador• slightly smaller than
Nevada
• Capital- Quito
• Location-– Western South America,
bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, between Colombia and Peru
• slightly smaller than Nevada
• Capital- Quito
• Location-– Western South America,
bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, between Colombia and Peru
Los HechosLos Hechos• Climate-
– tropical along coast, becoming cooler inland at higher elevations; tropical in Amazonian jungle lowlands
• Terrain-– coastal plain (costa), inter-
Andean central highlands (sierra), and flat to rolling eastern jungle (oriente)
• Climate-– tropical along coast,
becoming cooler inland at higher elevations; tropical in Amazonian jungle lowlands
• Terrain-– coastal plain (costa), inter-
Andean central highlands (sierra), and flat to rolling eastern jungle (oriente)
• Natural resources-– petroleum, fish, timber,
hydropower
• Natural Hazards-– frequent earthquakes,
landslides, volcanic activity; floods; periodic droughts
• Natural resources-– petroleum, fish, timber,
hydropower
• Natural Hazards-– frequent earthquakes,
landslides, volcanic activity; floods; periodic droughts
Mas HechosMas Hechos• Population-
– 13,927,650 (July 2008 est.)
• Nationality-– Ecuadorian
• Ethnic Groups-– mestizo (mixed Amerindian
and white) 65%, Amerindian 25%, Spanish and others 7%, black 3%
• Population-– 13,927,650 (July 2008 est.)
• Nationality-– Ecuadorian
• Ethnic Groups-– mestizo (mixed Amerindian
and white) 65%, Amerindian 25%, Spanish and others 7%, black 3%
• Religion-– Roman Catholic
95%, other 5%
• Language-– Spanish (official),
Amerindian languages (especially Quechua)
• Religion-– Roman Catholic
95%, other 5%
• Language-– Spanish (official),
Amerindian languages (especially Quechua)
• 24 provinces (provincias, singular - provincia)– Azuay, Bolivar, Canar, Carchi,
Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, El Oro, Esmeraldas, Galapagos, Guayas, Imbabura, Loja, Los Rios, Manabi, Morona-Santiago, Napo, Orellana, Pastaza, Pichincha, Santa Elena, Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas, Sucumbios, Tungurahua, Zamora-Chinchipe
• 24 provinces (provincias, singular - provincia)– Azuay, Bolivar, Canar, Carchi,
Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, El Oro, Esmeraldas, Galapagos, Guayas, Imbabura, Loja, Los Rios, Manabi, Morona-Santiago, Napo, Orellana, Pastaza, Pichincha, Santa Elena, Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas, Sucumbios, Tungurahua, Zamora-Chinchipe
La BanderaSeptember 26, 1860
La BanderaSeptember 26, 1860
The red in the Ecuador flag represents the blood shed by the soldiers and martyrs in the battles for independence. The color blue stands for the color of the sea and sky.The yellow symbolizes the abundance and fertility of the nation's crops and land.
The red in the Ecuador flag represents the blood shed by the soldiers and martyrs in the battles for independence. The color blue stands for the color of the sea and sky.The yellow symbolizes the abundance and fertility of the nation's crops and land.
El Gobierno El Gobierno • Government-
– Republic
• Independence-– 24 May 1822 (from Spain)
• National Holiday-– Independence Day
(independence of Quito), 10 August (1809)
• Constitution Day-– 10 August 1998
• Government-– Republic
• Independence-– 24 May 1822 (from Spain)
• National Holiday-– Independence Day
(independence of Quito), 10 August (1809)
• Constitution Day-– 10 August 1998
El PresidenteEl Presidente• President and vice
president are elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a four-year term
• Election last held 15 October 2006 with a runoff election on 26 November 2006
• President and vice president are elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a four-year term
• Election last held 15 October 2006 with a runoff election on 26 November 2006
President Rafael CORREA Delgado (Since 2007)
El Dinero El Dinero • Per Capita Income-
– $7,100 (2007 est.)
• Population Below Poverty- – 38.3% (2006)
• Currency-– US dollar (USD)
• Per Capita Income-– $7,100 (2007 est.)
• Population Below Poverty- – 38.3% (2006)
• Currency-– US dollar (USD)
PeruPeru• slightly smaller than
Alaska
• Capital- Lima
• Location-– Western South America,
bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador
• slightly smaller than Alaska
• Capital- Lima
• Location-– Western South America,
bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador
Los HechosLos Hechos• Climate-
– varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west; temperate to frigid in Andes
• Terrain-– western coastal plain
(costa), high and rugged Andes in center (sierra), eastern lowland jungle of Amazon Basin (selva)
• Climate-– varies from tropical in
east to dry desert in west; temperate to frigid in Andes
• Terrain-– western coastal plain
(costa), high and rugged Andes in center (sierra), eastern lowland jungle of Amazon Basin (selva)
• Natural resources-– copper, silver, gold,
petroleum, timber, fish, iron ore, coal, phosphate, potash, hydropower, natural gas
• Natural Hazards-– earthquakes, tsunamis,
flooding, landslides, mild volcanic activity
• Natural resources-– copper, silver, gold,
petroleum, timber, fish, iron ore, coal, phosphate, potash, hydropower, natural gas
• Natural Hazards-– earthquakes, tsunamis,
flooding, landslides, mild volcanic activity
Mas HechosMas Hechos• Population-
– 29,180,899 (July 2008 est.)
• Nationality- Peruvian
• Ethnic Groups-– Amerindian 45%,
mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 37%, white 15%, black, Japanese, Chinese, and other 3%
• Population-– 29,180,899 (July 2008
est.)
• Nationality- Peruvian
• Ethnic Groups-– Amerindian 45%,
mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 37%, white 15%, black, Japanese, Chinese, and other 3%
• Religion-– Roman Catholic 81%,
Seventh Day Adventist 1.4%, other Christian 0.7%, other 0.6%, unspecified or none 16.3% (2003 est.)
• Language-– Spanish (official),
Quechua (official), Aymara, and a large number of minor Amazonian languages
• Religion-– Roman Catholic 81%,
Seventh Day Adventist 1.4%, other Christian 0.7%, other 0.6%, unspecified or none 16.3% (2003 est.)
• Language-– Spanish (official),
Quechua (official), Aymara, and a large number of minor Amazonian languages
• 25 regions (regiones, singular - region) and 1 province* (provincia)– Amazonas, Ancash, Apurimac,
Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Callao, Cusco, Huancavelica, Huanuco, Ica, Junin, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima, Lima*, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Moquegua, Pasco, Piura, Puno, San Martin, Tacna, Tumbes, Ucayali
• 25 regions (regiones, singular - region) and 1 province* (provincia)– Amazonas, Ancash, Apurimac,
Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Callao, Cusco, Huancavelica, Huanuco, Ica, Junin, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima, Lima*, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Moquegua, Pasco, Piura, Puno, San Martin, Tacna, Tumbes, Ucayali
La BanderaFebruary 25, 1825
La BanderaFebruary 25, 1825
The red stripes represent the blood spilt for Peruvian freedom; while the white stands for peace.
Peru also has a state flag which incorporates the shield from the national coat of arms in the middle of the flag.
The red stripes represent the blood spilt for Peruvian freedom; while the white stands for peace.
Peru also has a state flag which incorporates the shield from the national coat of arms in the middle of the flag.
A laurel branch on its left and an olive one on its right, tied by a red and white ribbon, as well as a holm oak Civic Crown above it. These represent victory and glory.
El Gobierno
• Government-– constitutional republic
• Independence-– 28 July 1821 (from
Spain)
• Constitution Day-– 29 December 1993
• Government-– constitutional republic
• Independence-– 28 July 1821 (from
Spain)
• Constitution Day-– 29 December 1993
El PresidenteEl Presidente• President elected by
popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a nonconsecutive reelection)
• Presidential and congressional elections held 9 April 2006 with runoff election held 4 June 2006; next to be held in April 2011
• President elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a nonconsecutive reelection)
• Presidential and congressional elections held 9 April 2006 with runoff election held 4 June 2006; next to be held in April 2011 President Ollanta HUMALA
Tasso (since 28 July 2011)
El Dinero El Dinero • Per Capita Income-
– $7,600 (2007 est.)
• Population Below Poverty- – 44.5% (2006)
• Currency-– nuevo sol (PEN)
• Exchange-– nuevo sol per US
dollar - 3.1731 (2007)
• Per Capita Income-– $7,600 (2007 est.)
• Population Below Poverty- – 44.5% (2006)
• Currency-– nuevo sol (PEN)
• Exchange-– nuevo sol per US
dollar - 3.1731 (2007)
BoliviaBolivia• slightly less than three
times the size of Montana
• Capital- La Paz
• Location-– Central South America,
southwest of Brazil
• slightly less than three times the size of Montana
• Capital- La Paz
• Location-– Central South America,
southwest of Brazil
Los HechosLos Hechos• Climate-
– varies with altitude; humid and tropical to cold and semiarid
• Terrain-– rugged Andes
Mountains with a highland plateau (Altiplano), hills, lowland plains of the Amazon Basin
• Climate-– varies with altitude;
humid and tropical to cold and semiarid
• Terrain-– rugged Andes
Mountains with a highland plateau (Altiplano), hills, lowland plains of the Amazon Basin
• Natural resources-– tin, natural gas,
petroleum, zinc, tungsten, antimony, silver, iron, lead, gold, timber, hydropower
• Natural Hazards-– flooding in the
northeast (March-April)
• Natural resources-– tin, natural gas,
petroleum, zinc, tungsten, antimony, silver, iron, lead, gold, timber, hydropower
• Natural Hazards-– flooding in the
northeast (March-April)
Mas HechosMas Hechos• Population-
– 9,247,816 (July 2008 est.)
• Nationality- Bolivian
• Ethnic Groups-– Quechua 30%,
mestizo (mixed white and Amerindian ancestry) 30%, Aymara 25%, white 15%
• Population-– 9,247,816 (July 2008
est.)
• Nationality- Bolivian
• Ethnic Groups-– Quechua 30%,
mestizo (mixed white and Amerindian ancestry) 30%, Aymara 25%, white 15%
• Religion-– Roman Catholic 95%,
Protestant (Evangelical Methodist) 5%
• Language-– Spanish (official),
Quechua (official), Aymara (official)
• Religion-– Roman Catholic 95%,
Protestant (Evangelical Methodist) 5%
• Language-– Spanish (official),
Quechua (official), Aymara (official)
• 9 departments (departamentos, singular - departamento)
– Beni, Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, La Paz, Oruro, Pando, Potosi, Santa Cruz, Tarija
• 9 departments (departamentos, singular - departamento)
– Beni, Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, La Paz, Oruro, Pando, Potosi, Santa Cruz, Tarija
La BanderaOct. 31, 1851
La BanderaOct. 31, 1851
The red on the Bolivian flag represents the bravery of the Bolivian soldier. The green symbolizes the fertility of the land and the yellow represents the country's mineral resources.A central crest surrounded by Bolivian flags, muskets, laurel branches, and has an Andean condor on top.
The red on the Bolivian flag represents the bravery of the Bolivian soldier. The green symbolizes the fertility of the land and the yellow represents the country's mineral resources.A central crest surrounded by Bolivian flags, muskets, laurel branches, and has an Andean condor on top.
El Gobierno
• Government-– republic
• Independence-– 6 August 1825 (from
Spain)
• Constitution Day-– 2 February 1967; revised
in August 1994; possible referendum on new constitution to be held in 2008
• Government-– republic
• Independence-– 6 August 1825 (from
Spain)
• Constitution Day-– 2 February 1967; revised
in August 1994; possible referendum on new constitution to be held in 2008
A central crest surrounded by Bolivian flags, muskets, laurel branches, and has an Andean condor on top.
El PresidenteEl Presidente
• President and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a single five-year term.
• Election last held 18 December 2005
• President and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a single five-year term.
• Election last held 18 December 2005
President Juan Evo MORALES Ayma (since 22 January 2006)
El Dinero El Dinero • Per Capita Income-
– $4,400 (2007 est.)
• Population Below Poverty- – 60% (2006 est.)
• Currency-– boliviano (BOB)
• Exchange-– bolivianos per US
dollar - 7.8616 (2007)
• Per Capita Income-– $4,400 (2007 est.)
• Population Below Poverty- – 60% (2006 est.)
• Currency-– boliviano (BOB)
• Exchange-– bolivianos per US
dollar - 7.8616 (2007)
ParaguayParaguay• slightly smaller
than California
• Capital-Asuncion
• Location-Central South America, northeast of Argentina
• slightly smaller than California
• Capital-Asuncion
• Location-Central South America, northeast of Argentina
Los HechosLos Hechos• Climate-
– subtropical to temperate; substantial rainfall in the eastern portions, becoming semiarid in the far west
• Terrain-– grassy plains and wooded
hills east of Rio Paraguay; Gran Chaco region west of Rio Paraguay mostly low, marshy plain near the river, and dry forest and thorny scrub elsewhere
• Climate-– subtropical to temperate;
substantial rainfall in the eastern portions, becoming semiarid in the far west
• Terrain-– grassy plains and wooded
hills east of Rio Paraguay; Gran Chaco region west of Rio Paraguay mostly low, marshy plain near the river, and dry forest and thorny scrub elsewhere
• Natural resources-– hydropower, timber,
iron ore, manganese, limestone
• Natural Hazards-– local flooding in
southeast (early September to June); poorly drained plains may become boggy (early October to June)
• Natural resources-– hydropower, timber,
iron ore, manganese, limestone
• Natural Hazards-– local flooding in
southeast (early September to June); poorly drained plains may become boggy (early October to June)
Mas HechosMas Hechos• Population-
– 6,831,306
• Nationality- Paraguayan
• Ethnic Groups-– mestizo (mixed
Spanish and Amerindian) 95%, other 5%
• Population-– 6,831,306
• Nationality- Paraguayan
• Ethnic Groups-– mestizo (mixed
Spanish and Amerindian) 95%, other 5%
• Religion-– Roman Catholic 89.6%,
Protestant 6.2%, other Christian 1.1%, other or unspecified 1.9%, none 1.1% (2002 census)
• Language-– Spanish (official),
Guarani (official)
• Religion-– Roman Catholic 89.6%,
Protestant 6.2%, other Christian 1.1%, other or unspecified 1.9%, none 1.1% (2002 census)
• Language-– Spanish (official),
Guarani (official)
• 17 departments (departamentos, singular - departamento) and 1 capital city*; – Alto Paraguay, Alto Parana, Amambay,
Asuncion*, Boqueron, Caaguazu, Caazapa, Canindeyu, Central, Concepcion, Cordillera, Guaira, Itapua, Misiones, Neembucu, Paraguari, Presidente Hayes, San Pedro
• 17 departments (departamentos, singular - departamento) and 1 capital city*; – Alto Paraguay, Alto Parana, Amambay,
Asuncion*, Boqueron, Caaguazu, Caazapa, Canindeyu, Central, Concepcion, Cordillera, Guaira, Itapua, Misiones, Neembucu, Paraguari, Presidente Hayes, San Pedro
La Bandera1842
La Bandera1842
The flag is modeled after the colors and shape of the French Tricolore, and represent liberation.
The flag is modeled after the colors and shape of the French Tricolore, and represent liberation.
El Gobierno
• Government-– constitutional
republic
• Independence-– 14 May 1811 (from
Spain)
• Constitution Day-– promulgated 20 June
1992
• Government-– constitutional
republic
• Independence-– 14 May 1811 (from
Spain)
• Constitution Day-– promulgated 20 June
1992
El PresidenteEl Presidente
• President and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a single five-year term
• President and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a single five-year term
President Fernando Armindo LUGO Mendez (since 15 August 2008)
El Dinero El Dinero • Per Capita Income-
– $4,000 (2007 est.)
• Population Below Poverty- – 32% (2005 est.)
• Currency-– guarani (PYG)
• Exchange-– guarani per US dollar
- 5,031 (2007)
• Per Capita Income-– $4,000 (2007 est.)
• Population Below Poverty- – 32% (2005 est.)
• Currency-– guarani (PYG)
• Exchange-– guarani per US dollar
- 5,031 (2007)
UruguayUruguay• slightly smaller than the
state of Washington
• Capital-Montevideo
• Location-Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Argentina and Brazil
• slightly smaller than the state of Washington
• Capital-Montevideo
• Location-Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Argentina and Brazil
Los HechosLos Hechos• Climate-
– warm temperate; freezing temperatures almost unknown
• Terrain-– mostly rolling plains and
low hills; fertile coastal lowland
• Natural resources-– arable land, hydropower,
minor minerals, fisheries
• Climate-– warm temperate; freezing
temperatures almost unknown
• Terrain-– mostly rolling plains and
low hills; fertile coastal lowland
• Natural resources-– arable land, hydropower,
minor minerals, fisheries
• Natural Hazards-– seasonally high winds
(the pampero is a chilly and occasional violent wind that blows north from the Argentine pampas), droughts, floods; because of the absence of mountains, which act as weather barriers, all locations are particularly vulnerable to rapid changes from weather fronts
• Natural Hazards-– seasonally high winds
(the pampero is a chilly and occasional violent wind that blows north from the Argentine pampas), droughts, floods; because of the absence of mountains, which act as weather barriers, all locations are particularly vulnerable to rapid changes from weather fronts
Mas HechosMas Hechos• Population-
– 3,477,778
• Nationality- Uruguayan
• Ethnic Groups-– white 88%, mestizo
8%, black 4%, Amerindian (practically nonexistent)
• Population-– 3,477,778
• Nationality- Uruguayan
• Ethnic Groups-– white 88%, mestizo
8%, black 4%, Amerindian (practically nonexistent)
• Religion-– Roman Catholic 66%
(less than half of the adult population attends church regularly), Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, nonprofessing or other 31%
• Language-– Spanish, Portunol, or
Brazilero (Portuguese-Spanish mix on the Brazilian frontier)
• Religion-– Roman Catholic 66%
(less than half of the adult population attends church regularly), Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, nonprofessing or other 31%
• Language-– Spanish, Portunol, or
Brazilero (Portuguese-Spanish mix on the Brazilian frontier)
• 19 departments (departamentos, singular - departamento);– Artigas, Canelones, Cerro Largo,
Colonia, Durazno, Flores, Florida, Lavalleja, Maldonado, Montevideo, Paysandu, Rio Negro, Rivera, Rocha, Salto, San Jose, Soriano, Tacuarembo, Treinta y Tres
• 19 departments (departamentos, singular - departamento);– Artigas, Canelones, Cerro Largo,
Colonia, Durazno, Flores, Florida, Lavalleja, Maldonado, Montevideo, Paysandu, Rio Negro, Rivera, Rocha, Salto, San Jose, Soriano, Tacuarembo, Treinta y Tres
La BanderaJuly 11, 1830 La BanderaJuly 11, 1830
The sun emblem is the 'Sun of May'; it is a symbol of freedom and independence. The nine stripes represent the nine provinces of Uruguay, which existed at the time of the flags creation.
The sun emblem is the 'Sun of May'; it is a symbol of freedom and independence. The nine stripes represent the nine provinces of Uruguay, which existed at the time of the flags creation.
El Gobierno• Government-
– constitutional republic
• Independence-– 25 August 1825 (from
Brazil)
• Government-– constitutional
republic
• Independence-– 25 August 1825 (from
Brazil)
Constitution Day-27 November 1966, effective 15 February 1967; suspended 27 June 1973, new constitution rejected by referendum 30 November 1980; two constitutional reforms approved by plebiscite 26 November 1989 and 7 January 1997
El PresidenteEl Presidente• President and vice
president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms (may not serve consecutive terms);
• Election last held 31 October 2009
• President and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms (may not serve consecutive terms);
• Election last held 31 October 2009
President Jose "Pepe" MUJICA Cordano (since 1 March 2010)
El Dinero El Dinero • Per Capita Income-
– $10,700 (2007 est.)
• Population Below Poverty- – 27.4% of households
(2006)
• Currency-– Uruguayan peso (UYU)
• Exchange-– Uruguayan pesos per US
dollar - 23.947 (2007)
• Per Capita Income-– $10,700 (2007 est.)
• Population Below Poverty- – 27.4% of households
(2006)
• Currency-– Uruguayan peso (UYU)
• Exchange-– Uruguayan pesos per US
dollar - 23.947 (2007)
ArgentinaArgentina• slightly less than three-
tenths the size of the US
• Capital- Buenos Aires
• Location- Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Chile and Uruguay
• slightly less than three-tenths the size of the US
• Capital- Buenos Aires
• Location- Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Chile and Uruguay
Los HechosLos Hechos• Climate-
– mostly temperate; arid in southeast; sub-antarctic in southwest
• Terrain-– rich plains of the
Pampas in northern half, flat to rolling plateau of Patagonia in south, rugged Andes along western border
• Climate-– mostly temperate;
arid in southeast; sub-antarctic in southwest
• Terrain-– rich plains of the
Pampas in northern half, flat to rolling plateau of Patagonia in south, rugged Andes along western border
• Natural resources-– fertile plains of the pampas,
lead, zinc, tin, copper, iron ore, manganese, petroleum, uranium
• Natural Hazards-– San Miguel de Tucuman and
Mendoza areas in the Andes subject to earthquakes; pamperos are violent windstorms that can strike the pampas and northeast; heavy flooding
• Natural resources-– fertile plains of the pampas,
lead, zinc, tin, copper, iron ore, manganese, petroleum, uranium
• Natural Hazards-– San Miguel de Tucuman and
Mendoza areas in the Andes subject to earthquakes; pamperos are violent windstorms that can strike the pampas and northeast; heavy flooding
Mas HechosMas Hechos• Population-
– 40,677,348
• Nationality- Argentine
• Ethnic Groups-– white (mostly Spanish and
Italian) 97%, mestizo (mixed white and Amerindian ancestry), Amerindian, or other non-white groups 3%
• Population-– 40,677,348
• Nationality- Argentine
• Ethnic Groups-– white (mostly Spanish and
Italian) 97%, mestizo (mixed white and Amerindian ancestry), Amerindian, or other non-white groups 3%
• Religion-– nominally Roman
Catholic 92% (less than 20% practicing), Protestant 2%, Jewish 2%, other 4%
• Language-– Spanish (official),
Italian, English, German, French
• Religion-– nominally Roman
Catholic 92% (less than 20% practicing), Protestant 2%, Jewish 2%, other 4%
• Language-– Spanish (official),
Italian, English, German, French
• 23 provinces (provincias, singular - provincia) and 1 autonomous city* (distrito federal); – Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Capital Federal*,
Catamarca, Chaco, Chubut, Cordoba, Corrientes, Entre Rios, Formosa, Jujuy, La Pampa, La Rioja, Mendoza, Misiones, Neuquen, Rio Negro, Salta, San Juan, San Luis, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santiago del Estero, Tierra del Fuego - Antartida e Islas del Atlantico Sur, Tucuman
• note: the US does not recognize any claims to Antarctica
• 23 provinces (provincias, singular - provincia) and 1 autonomous city* (distrito federal); – Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Capital Federal*,
Catamarca, Chaco, Chubut, Cordoba, Corrientes, Entre Rios, Formosa, Jujuy, La Pampa, La Rioja, Mendoza, Misiones, Neuquen, Rio Negro, Salta, San Juan, San Luis, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santiago del Estero, Tierra del Fuego - Antartida e Islas del Atlantico Sur, Tucuman
• note: the US does not recognize any claims to Antarctica
La BanderaFeb. 25, 1818
La BanderaFeb. 25, 1818
One theory states that the blue represents the Rio de la Plata, (River of Silver) which is the widest river in the world and that the white represents the metal silver, as the word Argentina originates from the Latin word 'Argentum' which means silver. Early conquerors thought there were large quantities of silver hidden in Argentine's river's banks.
One theory states that the blue represents the Rio de la Plata, (River of Silver) which is the widest river in the world and that the white represents the metal silver, as the word Argentina originates from the Latin word 'Argentum' which means silver. Early conquerors thought there were large quantities of silver hidden in Argentine's river's banks.
El Gobierno• Government-
– republic
• Independence-– 9 July 1816 (from Spain)
• Revolution Day, 25 May (1810)
• Government-– republic
• Independence-– 9 July 1816 (from Spain)
• Revolution Day, 25 May (1810)
Constitution Day-1 May 1853; amended many times starting in 1860
El PresidenteEl Presidente• President and vice
president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
• President and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007)
El Dinero El Dinero • Per Capita Income-
– $13,000 (2007 est.)
• Population Below Poverty- – 23.4% (January-June
2007)
• Currency-– Argentine peso (ARS)
• Exchange-– Argentine pesos per
US dollar - 3.1105 (2007),
• Per Capita Income-– $13,000 (2007 est.)
• Population Below Poverty- – 23.4% (January-June
2007)
• Currency-– Argentine peso (ARS)
• Exchange-– Argentine pesos per
US dollar - 3.1105 (2007),
ChileChile• slightly smaller than
twice the size of Montana
• Capital- Santiago
• Location-Southern South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Argentina and Peru
• slightly smaller than twice the size of Montana
• Capital- Santiago
• Location-Southern South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Argentina and Peru
Los HechosLos Hechos• Climate-
– temperate; desert in north; Mediterranean in central region; cool and damp in south
• Terrain-– low coastal
mountains; fertile central valley; rugged Andes in east
• Climate-– temperate; desert
in north; Mediterranean in central region; cool and damp in south
• Terrain-– low coastal
mountains; fertile central valley; rugged Andes in east
• Natural resources-– copper, timber, iron
ore, nitrates, precious metals, molybdenum, hydropower
• Natural Hazards-– severe earthquakes;
active volcanism; tsunamis
• Natural resources-– copper, timber, iron
ore, nitrates, precious metals, molybdenum, hydropower
• Natural Hazards-– severe earthquakes;
active volcanism; tsunamis
Mas HechosMas Hechos
• Population-– 16,454,143
• Nationality- Chilean
• Ethnic Groups-– white and white-
Amerindian 95%, Amerindian 3%, other 2%
• Population-– 16,454,143
• Nationality- Chilean
• Ethnic Groups-– white and white-
Amerindian 95%, Amerindian 3%, other 2%
• Religion-– Roman Catholic 70%,
Evangelical 15.1%, Jehovah's Witness 1.1%, other Christian 1%, other 4.6%, none 8.3% (2002 census)
• Language-– Spanish (official),
Mapudungun, German, English
• Religion-– Roman Catholic 70%,
Evangelical 15.1%, Jehovah's Witness 1.1%, other Christian 1%, other 4.6%, none 8.3% (2002 census)
• Language-– Spanish (official),
Mapudungun, German, English
• 15 regions (regiones, singular - region); – Aisen del General Carlos Ibanez del
Campo, Antofagasta, Araucania, Arica y Parinacota, Atacama, Biobio, Coquimbo, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Los Lagos, Los Rios, Magallanes y de la Antartica Chilena, Maule, Region Metropolitana (Santiago), Tarapaca, Valparaiso
• note: the US does not recognize claims to Antarctica
• 15 regions (regiones, singular - region); – Aisen del General Carlos Ibanez del
Campo, Antofagasta, Araucania, Arica y Parinacota, Atacama, Biobio, Coquimbo, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Los Lagos, Los Rios, Magallanes y de la Antartica Chilena, Maule, Region Metropolitana (Santiago), Tarapaca, Valparaiso
• note: the US does not recognize claims to Antarctica
La BanderaOctober 18, 1817 La BanderaOctober 18, 1817
The red stripe represents the blood of patriots who fought for Chile's independence. The white stripe symbolizes the snow of the Andes Mountains; while the blue stripe represents the sky. The star on the flag stresses the fact that Chile is a Unitarian republic, and not a federal republic.
The red stripe represents the blood of patriots who fought for Chile's independence. The white stripe symbolizes the snow of the Andes Mountains; while the blue stripe represents the sky. The star on the flag stresses the fact that Chile is a Unitarian republic, and not a federal republic.
El Gobierno• Government-
– republic
• Independence-– 18 September 1810 (from
Spain)
• Government-– republic
• Independence-– 18 September 1810 (from
Spain)
Constitution Day- 11 September 1980, effective 11 March 1981; amended 1989, 1991, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2003, and 2005
El PresidenteEl Presidente• President elected
by popular vote for a single four-year term;
• Election last held 11 December 2005, with runoff election held 15 January 2006
• President elected by popular vote for a single four-year term;
• Election last held 11 December 2005, with runoff election held 15 January 2006
President Sebastian PINERA Echenique (since 11 March 2010)
El Dinero El Dinero • Per Capita Income-
– $14,400 (2007 est.)
• Population Below Poverty- – 18.2% (2005)
• Currency-– Chilean peso (CLP)
• Exchange-– Chilean pesos per US
dollar - 526.25 (2007)
• Per Capita Income-– $14,400 (2007 est.)
• Population Below Poverty- – 18.2% (2005)
• Currency-– Chilean peso (CLP)
• Exchange-– Chilean pesos per US
dollar - 526.25 (2007)
Equatorial GuineaEquatorial GuineaThe Only Spanish Speaking Country in
Africa…
The Only Spanish Speaking Country in
Africa…
Equatorial GuineaEquatorial Guinea
• slightly smaller than Maryland
• Capital --Malabo
• Location:
Western Africa, bordering the Bight of Biafra, between Cameroon and Gabon
• slightly smaller than Maryland
• Capital --Malabo
• Location:
Western Africa, bordering the Bight of Biafra, between Cameroon and Gabon
Los HechosLos Hechos• Climate:
tropical; always hot, humid
• Terrain: coastal plains rise to interior hills; islands are volcanic
• Climate:
tropical; always hot, humid
• Terrain: coastal plains rise to interior hills; islands are volcanic
• Natural Resources
petroleum, natural gas, timber, gold, bauxite, diamonds, tantalum, sand and gravel, clay
• Natural hazard
violent windstorms; flash floods-volcanism: Santa Isabel (elev. 3,007 m, 9,865 ft), which last erupted in 1923, is the country's only historically active volcano; Santa Isabel, along with two dormant volcanoes, forms Bioko Island in the Gulf of Guinea
• Natural Resources
petroleum, natural gas, timber, gold, bauxite, diamonds, tantalum, sand and gravel, clay
• Natural hazard
violent windstorms; flash floods-volcanism: Santa Isabel (elev. 3,007 m, 9,865 ft), which last erupted in 1923, is the country's only historically active volcano; Santa Isabel, along with two dormant volcanoes, forms Bioko Island in the Gulf of Guinea
Más HechosMás HechosPopulation:
668,225 (July 2011 est.)
Nationality:
Equatorial Guinean(s) or Equatoguinean(s)
Ethic Groups:Fang 85.7%, Bubi 6.5%, Mdowe
3.6%, Annobon 1.6%, Bujeba 1.1%, other 1.4% (1994 census)
Population:
668,225 (July 2011 est.)
Nationality:
Equatorial Guinean(s) or Equatoguinean(s)
Ethic Groups:Fang 85.7%, Bubi 6.5%, Mdowe
3.6%, Annobon 1.6%, Bujeba 1.1%, other 1.4% (1994 census)
Religion:nominally Christian and
predominantly Roman Catholic, pagan practices
Language:
Spanish (official) 67.6%, other (includes French (official), Fang, Bubi) 32.4%
Religion:nominally Christian and
predominantly Roman Catholic, pagan practices
Language:
Spanish (official) 67.6%, other (includes French (official), Fang, Bubi) 32.4%
Administrative DivisionsAdministrative Divisions
7 provinces (provincias, singular - provincia); Annobon, Bioko Norte, Bioko Sur, Centro Sur, Kie-Ntem, Litoral, Wele-Nzas
7 provinces (provincias, singular - provincia); Annobon, Bioko Norte, Bioko Sur, Centro Sur, Kie-Ntem, Litoral, Wele-Nzas
La BanderaLa Bandera
three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and red, with a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side and the coat of arms centered in the white band; the coat of arms has six yellow six-pointed stars (representing the mainland and five offshore islands) above a gray shield bearing a silk-cotton tree and below which is a scroll with the motto UNIDAD, PAZ, JUSTICIA (Unity, Peace, Justice); green symbolizes the jungle and natural resources, blue represents the sea that connects the mainland to the islands, white stands for peace, and red recalls the fight for independence
three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and red, with a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side and the coat of arms centered in the white band; the coat of arms has six yellow six-pointed stars (representing the mainland and five offshore islands) above a gray shield bearing a silk-cotton tree and below which is a scroll with the motto UNIDAD, PAZ, JUSTICIA (Unity, Peace, Justice); green symbolizes the jungle and natural resources, blue represents the sea that connects the mainland to the islands, white stands for peace, and red recalls the fight for independence
El GobiernoEl Gobierno
Government
Republic
Government
Republic
Independence
12 October 1968 (from Spain)
Independence
12 October 1968 (from Spain)
Constitutionapproved by national referendum 17 November 1991; amended January 1995
El PresidenteEl Presidente
President Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Teodoro OBIANG NGUEMA MBASOGO (since 3 August 1979 when he seized power in a military coup)
President Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Teodoro OBIANG NGUEMA MBASOGO (since 3 August 1979 when he seized power in a military coup)
• Head of Government: Prime Minister Ignacio MILAM Tang (since 8 July 2008);
• Cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
• Head of Government: Prime Minister Ignacio MILAM Tang (since 8 July 2008);
• Cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
ElectionsElections• President elected by popular vote for a seven-year term
(no term limits); election last held on 29 November 2009 (next to be held in 2016); prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
• Election results: Teodoro OBIANG NGUEMA MBASOGO reelected president; percent of vote - Teodoro OBIANG NGUEMA MBASOGO 95.8%, Placido Mico ABOGO 3.6%
• note: Parliament has little power since the constitution vests all executive authority in the president
• President elected by popular vote for a seven-year term (no term limits); election last held on 29 November 2009 (next to be held in 2016); prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
• Election results: Teodoro OBIANG NGUEMA MBASOGO reelected president; percent of vote - Teodoro OBIANG NGUEMA MBASOGO 95.8%, Placido Mico ABOGO 3.6%
• note: Parliament has little power since the constitution vests all executive authority in the president
El Dinero El Dinero • Per Capita Income-
– $37,900 (2010 est.)
• Population Below Poverty- – NA%
• Currency-– Afrique Centrale
francs
• Exchange-– 495.28 (2010)
• Per Capita Income-– $37,900 (2010 est.)
• Population Below Poverty- – NA%
• Currency-– Afrique Centrale
francs
• Exchange-– 495.28 (2010)
note: data are in 2010 US dollars; population figures are uncertain for Equatorial Guinea; these per capita income figures are based on a estimated population of less than 700,000; some estimates put the figure as high as 1.2 million people; if true, the per capita GDP figures would be significantly lower
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