South America

The outbreak of Zika virus in South America and Central America created a potential threat to its neighboring nation United States of America (U.S.A). Zika is an outbreak in Brazil, furthermore, as of January 2016, over 1 million cases were registered and the count is still growing. Therefore, neighboring countries like the United States are in serious danger because the United States had experienced the spread of similar arbovirus disease West Nile in the past. In 1999, USA had registered its…

located in the western corner at the top of the South American Continent bordered by Colombia, Peru, and the Pacific Ocean. The city of Guayaquil is the most compacted city in Ecuador. Followed is the country’s capital, Quito. The historic center of Cuenca, “the third-largest city in the country in size and economically, was also declared a World Heritage Site in 1999 as an outstanding example of a planned, inland Spanish-style colonial city in the Americas. Ecuador is separated into 21…

Ecuadorian music generally is not well known in America. So knowing this is what really encouraged me to attend an event were Ecuadorian music was performed for the public. Even though Ecuador is a small country in South America, it homes several cultures. For example, Afro-Ecuadorian is an ethnic group, which is on the North part of Ecuador along the pacific coast. In this ethnic group, there are two types of traditional music. They are marimba music and Bomba music. The performance event that…

alpaca weighs about 48-84kgs and is 81-99cm tall. Habitat Alpacas originate from Peru. They are thought to be domesticated by the Indians of the Andes Mountains. They live in the high mountain foot hills. Now wild Alpacas can be found all over South America in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Chile. Because they are known for their soft fleece, they have been imported all over the world into alpaca farms. Alpaca farms can be found in the U.S, U.K, and Australia. They can also be kept as pets. Diet…

There were countless civilizations I could have selected from but, none caught my attention quite like the Incas. Who are they? Incas are best defined as “a civilization in South America formed by ethnic Quechua people, also known as Amerindians” (Staff Writer, 2016). Inca descendants were originally hunters from Asia, who originated over the years to find new means of living. However, the Inca themselves would have you believe differently, they would “explain their origin through legends,…

Paraguayans. People in Paraguay is far different from other people in South America. The majority are rural, which means they have plain, uncomplicated lifestyle compared to those who are in the urban areas. The majority of people in Paraguay usually have a single ethnic background, which helps them better understand each other since they have close, if not the same culture, and to where they basically descend from. The two main ethnic groups that is found in the country are the Mestizos and…

renewing the self-pride in themselves and in their country, that had been so brutally ravaged during the European colonization. With this pride and rejuvenated value of life the “African National Congress began to demand full democratic rights in South Africa for the first time, and its influence, began to be felt throughout the region, spread partly by returning migrant laborers”…

1) Brazil political analysis: Internal context: Brazil is a Federal Public made of 26 states, one Federal District (Brasilia) and 5560 municipalities. Brazil is a representative democracy, with a President who acts simultaneously as Head of State and of the Federal Government. All legislative and executive bodies, at Federal, State and municipal levels, are elected with four-year mandates. The federal legislative body is the National Congress, consisting of the Federal Senate and of the House of…

world. G Adventures' Inca Discovery and Intrepid's Inca Trail Express cover those locations throughout their tours. Inclusions, value for money and itinerary are significant in choosing which tour to decide on. Being the third largest country in South America with an area of 1,285,216〖km〗^2 (howtoperu.com). Peru's capital city Lima has a population…

10 Things to Do and See in Peru If you have not visited Peru, you should make you next destination. Peru is a country in South America where the world famous ancient city, Machu Picchu is found. It’s also home to the Amazon rain forest and sacred Valley all of which makes Peru one of the most popular tourist destination in world. It comes as no surprise that tourism in this country is one of the largest industries and the most rapidly growing. The main focus is areas such as; ecotourism,…