1. Ch. 8- Section 2- Caribbean South America Venezuela- Maracaibo basin- Lake Maracaibo- largest lake- South America

2. Caribbean South America continued Andean Highlands- most people live here Guiana Highlands- rain forests, few people live here, llanos- large grassy plains- ranches, farms, oil fields Orinoco River- most important river- hydroelectric power- power generated by falling water Climate- tropical rain forest- altitude- height above sea level Economy- oil- world leader- OPEC Mining- coal, diamonds, bauxite, gold Farming- beef, bananas, coffee

3. Caribbean South America continued 1500’s- 1800’s- Spanish colony 1821- Simon Bolivar- gain independence from Spain 1830- Venezuela- republic 1840’s- 1900’s- caudillo- military dictator- controlled country 1960’s- Democracy Pop.- 23 million Language- Spanish- religion- Roman Catholic Caracas- largest city and capital High standard of living- oil

4. Caribbean South America continued Guyana- size- South Dakota Climate- tropical rain forest 1800’s- British control Guyana 1966- Guyana wins independence Georgetown- capital and major city Economy- sugar cane

5. Caribbean South America continued Suriname- lowest pop.- South America 1600’s- Dutch control Suriname 1975- Suriname independent Paramaribo- capital and chief port Rice- largest crop Lumber industry

6. Caribbean South America continued French Guiana- climate- hot and humid- 80 degrees F 1600’s- French control area Today- part of France Cayenne- capital and largest city