Bolivia at a Glance
Bolivia is fairly well-known outside of the continent, in comparison to other countries, but it’s PR department seems to have been slacking off on the job. The latest Bond film, for example, featured an impoverished country under threat of a military dictatorship. This is not exactly fair to the rich culture and heritage that includes one of the largest empires in the world.
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Brazil at a Glance
Not only is Brazil the largest country on the continent, it’s also one of the largest in the world, both in population and land mass. This means there are lots of things to see. Most of the country is dominated by the Amazon rainforest, which accounts for well over half of the total land surface. Most of it remains unexplored to this day, with indigenous populations dotted throughout living as they did before European influence.
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Argentina at a Glance
Argentina is one of the most diverse countries in South America, and indeed, the world. Located on the southern part of the continent, it extends over three thousand miles from tropical rainforests and impenetrably arid deserts in the north to the frozen plains of Tierra del Fuego in the extreme south. It is bound to the west along the peaks of the Andes, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
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South America at a Glance.
Not very many people are aware of this, but a good part of South America is not in the Southern Hemisphere at all. Of the 13 countries that make up the continent, five of them are entirely north of the Equator, and three have territory there. In fact one of those countries, Ecuador, gets its name from the Equator which passes just a few miles to the north of its capital, Quito.
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Music and Dance in South America
The music and dance in South America are like nothing you have ever heard or seen before. The people of South America generally take pride in their own customs, especially when it comes down to the type of music they listen to and create, along with the dance moves they practice. Salsa music is definitely one of the most popular styles of music in South America. Salsa is generally a combination of a number of different music styles, which includes jazz and pop rock, along with some rhythms of the Caribbean. People often refer to salsa as a Latin form of pop music, with a little more flavor, so to speak. Salsa music is a genre of music that most people in South America listen to and also dance to. In fact, salsa dancing is not just practiced in South America; it is also practiced and performed in different areas all around the world, including the United States.
Mountain Climbing in South America
Do you have a love for mountain climbing? If it is an activity that you thoroughly enjoy, you will have even more fun climbing the mountains in South America. Some of the mountains in South America are so high and offer such a large range when it comes to what you will see when you reach the very top. If you are looking for an exciting and thrilling experience, especially one that you will always remember, you need to know of the different places in South America in which you can enjoy some serious mountain climbing.