All About South America by JACK HUMANCHUK https://padlet.com/humanchukjack/zijgrow63lnn4bp en-us 2023-10-23 11:55:28 UTC 2023-10-24 12:17:49 UTC hello@padlet.com People and Language wolpertella https://padlet.com/humanchukjack/zijgrow63lnn4bp/wish/2758982672 The main language in South America is Spanish, but Portuguese is a close second. The population of South America is 440,688,230. There are multiple cultures that are present including European, African, and indigenous. ]]> 2023-10-23 12:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/humanchukjack/zijgrow63lnn4bp/wish/2758982672 Geography and Climate wolpertella https://padlet.com/humanchukjack/zijgrow63lnn4bp/wish/2758993553 South America is located in the southern hemisphere and if you are looking at a typical map, it is located in the south east. 
The climate is typically tropical and temperate, but in some regions of South America it can be cold and arid. South America is consisted of  Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. ]]> 2023-10-23 12:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/humanchukjack/zijgrow63lnn4bp/wish/2758993553 Traditional Native Dishes humanchukjack https://padlet.com/humanchukjack/zijgrow63lnn4bp/wish/2760869059 Bolivia - Bolivian empanadas

Argentina - Grilled meats

Chile - Corn pie

Colombia - Medellin tray

Ecuador - Onion soup

Peru - Ceviche (pictured)

Uruguay - Chivito sandwich

Venezuela - Arepas

Brazil - Feijoada


]]> 2023-10-24 11:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/humanchukjack/zijgrow63lnn4bp/wish/2760869059 Mealtime Customs https://padlet.com/humanchukjack/zijgrow63lnn4bp/wish/2760870223 People in these counties eat breakfast anytime from 7-9am, lunch anytime from 2-4pm, and dinner anytime from 7-10pm. Lunch is their biggest meal of the day with dinner normally being a smaller meal. The traditional way to hold utensils is the fork in your left hand and knife in your right.

]]> 2023-10-24 11:44:32 UTC https://padlet.com/humanchukjack/zijgrow63lnn4bp/wish/2760870223 "Eating out" in South America https://padlet.com/humanchukjack/zijgrow63lnn4bp/wish/2760875788 There are typically many food trucks in every busy city center. These trucks are an affordable way to try a variety of local dishes. Peru is the most popular city in South America for their cuisine, causing them to have an abundance of restaurants.

]]> 2023-10-24 11:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/humanchukjack/zijgrow63lnn4bp/wish/2760875788 Popular Seasonings and Spices https://padlet.com/humanchukjack/zijgrow63lnn4bp/wish/2760877338 The main spices that are used in South America are peppers, cayenne peppers, and pink peppers. In South America they tend to have spicier foods, so that is why peppers are the most popular spice. A few other seasonings and spices include oregano, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, cocoa, and vanilla.

]]> 2023-10-24 11:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/humanchukjack/zijgrow63lnn4bp/wish/2760877338 Top 3 Landmarks https://padlet.com/humanchukjack/zijgrow63lnn4bp/wish/2760885158 The most famous landmark is located in Peru and is named Machu Picchu. There is also a famous landmark named Chist the Redeemer which is located in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. This landmark was added to the Seven Wonders of the World on July 7, 2007. The Third landmark is the National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Las Lajas which is a big Catholic Basilica. It is located in Columbia near the border of Ecuador.

]]> 2023-10-24 11:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/humanchukjack/zijgrow63lnn4bp/wish/2760885158 Music https://padlet.com/humanchukjack/zijgrow63lnn4bp/wish/2760890864 When you think of music in South America the first thing you generally think of is salsa music. This is their favorite genre of music because they love dancing to the songs. Cumbia music is also very popular which is a combination of African, Amerindian, and European styles.

]]> 2023-10-24 12:01:29 UTC https://padlet.com/humanchukjack/zijgrow63lnn4bp/wish/2760890864 Best Time to Visit https://padlet.com/humanchukjack/zijgrow63lnn4bp/wish/2760895478 The best time to visit South America is during September and November. This is because winter in South America is June through August and the summer is November through February. During September and November, it won't be as hot, but it won't ever be cold. Since most of South America is close to the equator, it is mostly warm year-round. The worst time to go to South America would be January through March because that is the rainy season.

]]> 2023-10-24 12:05:31 UTC https://padlet.com/humanchukjack/zijgrow63lnn4bp/wish/2760895478 Common Employment https://padlet.com/humanchukjack/zijgrow63lnn4bp/wish/2760912423 The most popular job in South America is a teacher. Other popular jobs are agriculture, childcare, accounting, engineering, business, etc. The average person works about 42 hours a week.

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