Raymond Rodriguez Sociology Period 7

Peru

Location Located in western South America

Culture Capital: Lima, Peru Population: 29,549,517 Languages: 84.1% Spanish, 13% Quechua, 1.7% Aymara, 0.3% Ashaninka, 0.9% Other Religion: 81.3% Roman Catholic, 12.5% Evangelical, 3.3% Other, 2.9% Unspecified/None Subcultures: Spanish/European and American Indians (Amerindian)

Culture continued... It is common to see a divided culture among the “Amerindians” and the Spanish The Amerindians are more traditional and reside in the Amazon area. Most Europeans live in Lima, and live more modern lives. Today, most of the population would be classified as “mestizos”, which are part “Amerindian” and part European

Flag and National Symbol Red: Blood shed to achieve independence White: Peace Vicuña: national animal Quina (cinchona) Tree: quinine, anti-malarial drug Cornucopia of gold: mineral resources

Economy 0.7% Agricultural: asparagus, coffee, cocoa, cotton, sugarcane, rice, potatoes, corn, plantains, grapes, oranges, pineapples, guavas, bananas, apples, lemons, pears, coca, tomatoes, mango, barley, medicinal plants, palm oil, marigold, onion, wheat, dry beans; poultry, beef, dairy products; fish; guinea pigs 23.8% Industrial: mining and refining of minerals; steel; petroleum, natural gas; fishing and fish processing, cement, textiles, clothing, food processing 75.5% Public Services: Police, fire dept., health, etc…

Economy continued… 6.8% unemployment 34.8% below the poverty line $37.69 billion in debt Informal economy: Consists of traditional market street trade, bartering, and an abundance of “street vendors”.

History Peru was inhabited by the Incas, but was captured in 1533 by Spanish conquistadors. Peru declared its independence in 1821, but did not officially receive it until Peru became Democratic in 1980 after years of military and authoritarian rule.

Current Conflict? There is a conflict between the “Amerindians” and the Indigenous people about the drilling for oil in the Amazonian Rainforest.

Germany

Location Europe Between Poland and the Netherlands

Culture Capital: Berlin, Germany Population: 81,305,856 Language: German Religions: 34% Protestant, 34% Roman Catholic, 3.7% Muslim, 28.3% Unaffiliated/Other Subcultures: 91.5% German, 2.4% Turkish, 6.1% Other.

Culture continued... Cultural values found in Germany are ones also common in America They are independent people They value freedom, family, responsibility, and share a strong work ethic Subcultures do not differ in much else than the ethnicity it is derived from.

Flag Gold: Generosity Red: Bravery, Strength, Valor Black: Determination

Economy 2.4% Agricultural: potatoes, wheat, barley, sugar beets, fruit, cabbages; cattle, pigs, poultry 29.7% Industrial: iron, steel, coal, cement, chemicals, machinery, vehicles, machine tools, electronics, food and beverages, shipbuilding, textiles 67.8% Services. 6% unemployment 15.5% below the poverty line $5.624 trillion in debt

History Germany played a major role in both World Wars in the 20 th century. In WWI the Treaty of Versailles’s “War Guilt Clause” left Germany feeling bitter. WWII Germany hosted a rise of Hitler and Nazism, as a major power in the war.

Current Conflict? No major conflict currently happening at the moment. There are problems with Germany selling illicit drugs. Specifically to South America and Latin America.

Likes and Dislikes Peru Like: Informal Economy Dislike: Marginalized Living Germany Like: Individualist Culture Dislike: History

Where I live Personally, I would not want to live in either of these two places. This is because I prefer where I live over any other country. There are places that I would like to visit, but none that I would like to call my home

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