Tag: location and expansion - south america

Brazil is often referred to as the 'coffee pot of the world' because it produces a significant portion of the global coffee supply.

Plantation farming involves large-scale, single-crop cultivation designed for commercial export, often requiring significant labor and infrastructure.

Chicle, the natural gum base used for traditional chewing gum, is harvested from the sap of the Sapodilla tree, often referred to as the 'Chikil' or 'Chicle' tree.

Santiago is the capital and largest city of Chile, situated in a valley surrounded by the Andes and the Chilean Coast Range.

Temperate grasslands are characterized by distinct seasons, including hot summers and cold winters, which influence the vegetation and animal life.

The Velds of South Africa are bounded to the east and northeast by the Drakensberg Mountains, which separate the plateau from the coastal regions.

South America is a major exporter of various agricultural commodities, including coffee, cotton, and sugar, which are vital to the economies of many nations on the continent.

Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru, located on the Pacific coast. The other options are misspelled or incorrect: Caracas (Venezuela), Asuncion (Paraguay), and Quito (Ecuador). Lima has been Peru's capital since the Spanish colonial era.

Ecuador is known for having a high population density relative to its land area compared to other South American countries, particularly in its Andean highlands.

The Kalahari Desert is located to the west of the highveld region of South Africa, influencing the climate and geography of the area.