What is this and why is it important? (when was it built, who built it and why)

South America

Melting pot of the world

Venezuela

The people

Venezuela has a tropical wet climate because of its location along the equator.

Angel falls

Hugo ChavesDictator of Venezuela

Hugo Chávez ( (born 28 July 1954) is the President of Venezuela. As the leader of the Revolution, Chávez promotes socialism and is also a critic of globalization, and the United States.Chávez's policies have evoked controversy in Venezuela and abroad, receiving everything from vehement criticism to enthusiastic support. During the presidency of George W. Bush the government of the United States stated at various points that Chávez was a threat to democracy in Latin America. Many other governments sympathize with his ideology or welcome his bilateral trade and reciprocal aid agreements. In 2005 and 2006 he was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people.

Large exporter of oil.

Columbia

Largest exporter of coffee in the world

Why is there problems associated with Colombia’s dependence on a

signal crop like coffee?

Drug trade

Ecuador

The minority of people of European decent control most of the countries wealth in Ecuador and Peru.

Galapagos islands

Peru

Once home of the great Inca civilization.

Bolivia

Named after Simon Bolivar, who helped win independence from Spain

Large Indian population

La Paz, highest capital in the world.

Chile

Chili has a large Mediterranean

climate

Atacama desert is the worlds one of the worlds driest places.

Paraguay

Argentina

Wealthiest country in South America

Pampas

Patagonia

Uruguay

Montevideo, the capital.

Guyana

English is the official language.

Suriname

Guyana, Surname & French Guiana have a large Asian population.

French Guiana

Devils Island