La geografia de un pais affecta, positiva o negativa, el desarrollo del pais. Explica.
[How does the geography of a country affect the development of that country?]
La geografia de un pais affecta, positiva o negativa, su gente. Explica.
[How does the geography of a country affect the people of that country?]
Peru is synonymous with mountains. Seen from above, Peru's territory resembles a colossal sheet of wrinkled paper. The reason is the presence of the magnificent Andes that, like a giant backbone of rock and snow, cut across Peru from north to south and mold its geography and with it, the landscape and the people. Only in the Amazon plain and some areas in the arid coastal desert does the land flatten out.
The mighty Andes, a mountain range spanning 23,000 kilometers (approximately 14,000 miles), is home to Peru's most famous trekking route – the legendary Inca Trail.
The Inca Trail is an awe-inspiring 43-kilometer stone-paved road built by the Incas, annually attracting some 25,000 hikers who embark on this arduous but spectacular journey. This historic trail leads to the enigmatic citadel of Machu Picchu, hidden amidst the lush Cusco cloud forest.
The Peruvian economy is historically based on the country's geographical conditions. The different climate zones facilitate widespread agriculture; the Andes mountains rich in mineral resources allow mining; and the Pacific Ocean with its - thanks to the Humboldt current - fish-rich waters make commercial fishing possible.
Historically, its civilizations used the existing resources wisely and skillfully, developing a highly complex and effective economic organization. The vast natural resources were used in harmony with the environment. Farming, trade and small-scale mining were the backbone of their economy.
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Geography has an impact on how people live from the resources they have access to to how they move through the world. Their history, risks and comfort are all determined by where they sit on the map.
1. It impacts the resources you have access to (and their quality)
2. It determines how you (and goods) travel
3. It influences your culture: Nature has long since been a source of inspiration for poets, writers, songwriters and artists throughout history, and the products of their creativity often become a lasting part of our culture.
4. It might put you at risk or keep you safe: Depending on where you live, you may be aware of geographic risks that a person in another country may not ever face (e.g.tsunamis in Thailand, avalanches in Switzerland, droughts in the Middle East) The risk of natural disasters also impacts creativity and development -- like a new building technology developed in Japan to stop buildings from crumbling in earthquakes.
5. It can often determine your history : If you live in a country that has natural resources like oil, diamonds, copper, cobalt, for example, chances are other countries want those resources too. Often this can be the difference between living in a peaceful nation and surviving a war.
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