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To define topography is by thinking about the arrangement of natural or artificial materials of an area. There is the geographic component as part of the definition, but for locations like the Inca Empire had a much deeper meaning. The topography of the Inca Empire was what formed the culture; therefore it discusses the way of life and adaption for the people. As the definition of topography is defined as the natural material and what is illustrated from the map, there is an important aspect to…

Argentina is the eighth largest country covering about 2.8 million square kilometers and almost the entire southern half of South America. It comprises of some of the world’s most impressive waterfalls, massive deserts, and tallest mountains. Also, Argentina’s population is largely of European origin with a national language of Spanish. Argentina is a country rich with culture and many traditions. The cultural activities are reflected in the different artistic expressions such as: painting,…

Patagonia is in South America and is at the southernmost tip. Not many new people are moving to Patagonia in the recent years, but there is still many people going to for a vacation destination. Since not a lot of people are living on the island, you could say the “emptiness” of the island can be an impressive sight to see, you are able to see the mountain peaks, rivers, and the backwaters from the oceans (Introducing Patagonia). The region includes parts of Argentina and Chile. Patagonia is…

Stephanie Smith Ms. Gill 25 September 2016 Wc: Incan Religion The Incas were a polytheistic tribe that lived in Peru around 1400 to 1533CE. They worshipped multiple gods and goddesses. They also worshipped their ancestors. And then they had all kinds of celebrations for the gods and their ancestors. First is all the gods and goddesses. Viracocha and Inti were the most important of them all. Viracocha was the creator god and over the others. Inti was the sun god. Inti was believed to be the son…

On our planet, there are Seven continents which have an abundance of culture, religion and history. The continent of South America has a specific Spanish speaking country called Peru. This country has maintained its slight impact in the world because of their economic system’s ability to partnership with world giants such as the United States, China, and Japan. Their vast tourism industry contributes to their economic standing as well. Peru’s citizens embrace their culture and traditions,…

Stage one of production affects the quality of the raw cocaine paste made by farmers in the jungle mountain "pasta" labs. Paste purity content varies from farmer to farmer based on the recipe that they use, and whether they make it in pozo pits with acidic solutions or metal drums using gasoline and ammonia. Or whether they piss and shit in the paste which many do as a joke on Americans. With the 90's murder of Escobar, the cartel's power and the manufacturing process declined. The farmer's raw…

Peru is located in the continent of South America on the pacific coast, South of the equator. The name Peru came from an Indian tribe. It is translated to the land of abundance and also the third largest South American country. Peru has opposite seasons in comparison to the United States , so if you plan to take a trip during the summer the actual climate in peru will be winter. The first Peruvian civilization settled in guanta, the year 1000 B.C. The Civilization of the time were the Moche. The…

INTRODUCTION Chile officially known as the Republic of Chile has its capital in Santiago. National Anthem – National Song of Chile (“HimnoNacional de Chile”), National Bird – Andean Condor, National Flower– Copihue, ranks 38th in the world in terms of land area and 62ndin terms of population. HISTORY Chile has a long historical background. Its natives were mainly the Incan and the Mapuche. Native American tribes moved down to present day Chile for agricultural purposes. The lands were fertile…

Machu Picchu is a travel destination that has a rich history dating back centuries. The 200 structures make up Machu Picchu seamlessly fit into their mountaintop environment and are crisscrossed by terraces made of stone and set on a steep ridge. Machu Picchu demonstrates great architecture, artistic values, and use of land inside of the 79 acres it is located inside of. Machu Picchu is the last Inca stronghold and is also one of the most important historical sites in Latin America. The valleys…

Ecuador Have you ever wanted to know more about another place you’ve never been? Like Ecuador. Ecuador has a lot of amazing and unique differences between us and them. They’ve got so many really really cool thing that you can learn about, their clothes,religion, music, how they do things, sports, games, dances, what language do they speak. I can go on and on and on, there are so many different things that anyone, including you, can learn about right here. If you’ve ever wanted to know more or…