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Virtual Tour of South America By Adrian Preddie Argentina The second largest country in South America constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires. Bolivia Officially known as The Plurinational State of Bolivia is a landlocked country in central South America. It is boarded by Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay and Argentina to the south and Chile and Peru to the west Chile A country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean the west. Venezuela Officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It is a continental mainland with numerous islands located off its coastline in the Caribbean Sea. Argentinean map of country and capital Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city in Argentina currently the second-largest metropolitan area in South America. Bolivian map of country and capital La Paz is the administrative capital of Bolivia, as well as the departmental capital of La Paz Department. Chilean map of country and capital Santiago is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation (Greater Santiago). Venezuelan map of country and capital Caracas is the capital and largest city of Venezuela. It is located in the north of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range Picture of Argentina’s Flag The national flag of Argentina is a triband, composed of three equally wide horizontal bands coloured light blue, white and light blue. Picture of Bolivia’s Flag The current flag of Bolivia was originally adopted by Bolivia in 1851. The state flag and ensign is a horizontal tricolor of red, yellow, and green with the Bolivian coat of arms in the center. Picture of Chile’s Flag • The national flag of Chile, also known as la estrella solitaria consists of two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red and a blue square the same height as the white band at the hoist-side end of the white band, which bears a white five-pointed star in the center. Picture of Venezuela’s Flag The flag of Venezuela dates from 1811, the beginning of that nation's struggle for independence. The basic design includes a horizontal tricolor of yellow, blue, and red. A Natural Attraction of Argentina Buenos Aires- Start your tours to Argentina with this beautiful city. Known as Paris of South America, Buenos Aires is an extremely sophisticated city with interesting characteristics. Though a South American city, one my feel it like a European one. Iguazu Fall-Argentina travel cannot get completed unless you pay a visit to the world-famous Iguazu falls. The falls is often called as the gateway to Argentina. A Natural Attraction in Bolivia Iglesia de San Francisco- People congregate in the plaza in front of this imposing church, a mixture of Spanish and mestizo architecture. Construction began in 1549 but it was only finished in the mid-18th century, the architecture emphasizing natural forms. A Natural Attraction in Chile Vina del Mar- This is the top coastal region in Chile and has a bona-fide claim of being the capital of Chile tourism. No Chile tour is quite without a visit to this sprawling coastal town. Easter Island- The land of mystic and enigmatic Rapanui sculptures, Easter Islands is an integral feature in a Chile holiday. The Easter Islands statues have been objects of fascination and mystery, and the true significance of these ambitious and painstaking constructions has not yet been quite understood. A Natural Attraction in Venezuela Isla de Margarita- Lying approximately 40 km north of the mainland, Isla de Margarita is one of Venezuela's major tourist destinations. It was once two separate islands which are now joined by a seabank. A Man Made attraction of Argentina Buenos Aires Tango- the most unique cultural contribution Argentina has made to the world in the last 100 years. It is currently enjoying a comeback and the options for viewing it are staggering. A Mad Made attraction of Bolivia • Cochabamba- not known for its tourism, especially some regions outside the city, where the abundance of coca fields and plantations make it the kind of place where tourists should be advised to keep to the main roads. A Man Made attraction in Chile • Valle de la Luna- is located 13 kilometers west of San Pedro in the , in the Atacama desert of Chile. It has various stone and sand formations which have been created through the centuries by floods and wind and has also given it an impressive range of color and texture, looking somewhat similar to the surface of the moon A Man Made attraction in Venezuela Caracas Aerial Tramway-Ascending 1,000 meters, leaving the hustle and bustle of Caracas behind, the Avila Cable Car leisurely takes visitors up the lush green slopes of Avila Mountain, affording spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea and the sprawling cityscape. Language of Argentina The official language of Argentina is Spanish, usually called castellano (Castilian) by Argentines. Language of Bolivia Spanish 60.7% (official), Quechua 21.2% (official), Aymara 14.6% (official), foreign languages 2.4%, other 1.2% (2001 census according to CIA Factbook). Language of Chile Republic of Chile is an overwhelmingly Spanish speaking country, with perhaps the exception of Mapudungun, and isolated native and immigrant communities. Language of Venezuela • There are at least 40 languages around Venezuela, but Spanish is the language spoken by the majority of Venezuelans. Major Industry in Argentina Imports Garments (Clothing) Exports Beef and fish Major industry in Bolivia