Chile Bolivia

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South America’s poorest country.

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A wide variety of landforms, from rainforests to high plains.

Altiplano

Meaning “High Plain” in Spanish, one of the highest plateau areas in the world.

How does this affect the climate?

Puno, Peru, is one of larger cities of the Altiplano.

Most Bolivians live in the remote altiplano, and are either Native American or Mestizo.

Why have Bolivians been able to maintain their traditional lifestyles?

La Paz - The world’s highest capital city.

Although Bolivia is rich in resources, the average Bolivian makes less than $3,000/year.

One of South America’s most developed nations.

are needed to see this picture. Most of Chile is mountainous.

Which mountains?

The driest place on earth.

Moon Valley.

What two factors make the Atacama so dry?

Parinacota Volcano in northern Chile

Volcanoes are found throughout Chile. Why?

Mining - provides the backbone of Chile’s economy.

Chile is responsible for over a third of world's copper production

Why is copper important?

Elqui Valley in north-central Chile.

Conguillo National Park in south-central Chile.

Only 9% of Chile’s land is arable.

What does this mean?

What are signs of development here?

Travel