GEO 2000 Lecture 8: geo 2000 lecture 8
4 Aug 2017
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Region of the americas where the romance languages, those derived from latin, are officially or primarily spoken. Extends over seven countries (venezuela, colombia , ecuador, peru, bolivia, chile and argentina). Connects north & south america & separates the pacific ocean from the caribbean sea. Line was drawn across the world: land to the west of line belonged to spain, land east of line belonged to portugal. European diseases were the allied strike force of the conquistadors of america. A diverse, widespread exchange of human populations (inc. slaves), plants, animals, foods, communicable diseases, and ideas between the eastern and western hemispheres. Mass, ongoing rural to urban migration caused by The emigration of a country"s valuable human talent. Over 40% of latin american populations living in 2009 world recession has increased latin american poverty by as much as Produces 70% of world"s cocaine supply and the usa is the number one destination.
