Rural Life in Venezuela: Challenges and Characteristics
Rural Population in Venezuela
Rural Population: The rural population in Venezuela represents a small percentage of people who have not been part of the great migrations to the cities. It is a public institution that is smaller than the city and mainly devoted to economic activities characteristic of the primary sector, linked to the physical characteristics and natural resources of its immediate environment (agriculture, livestock, forestry, fishing, or mining), but today have greatly increased the
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The Global Reach of the Spanish Language
The number of people who speak Spanish as their first language is estimated at 450 million. In South America, it is the official language in eighteen republics, is co-official in Puerto Rico, and is increasingly spoken in the southern and large U.S. cities. Spanish gained dominance in America, a region where more than a hundred indigenous languages were spoken. These languages coexisted with Castilian for a time. The final implementation process took place
Read MoreFrench Revolution and Industrial Revolution: Key Factors
The Causes of the French Revolution
In France in the late eighteenth century, large sectors of society wanted major changes. There had been a significant price increase. The bourgeoisie was experiencing economic benefits, but progress was hindered by regulations that interfered with free trade and free production. Additionally, estates management and privileges of birth prevented them from accessing political power. Encouraged by enlightened ideas, the bourgeoisie demanded political changes that
Read MoreGlobal Stability, Terrorism, and Peace: Key Insights
Fragile States Index: Stability and Pressures
The Fragile States Index is an annual ranking of 178 nations based on their levels of stability and the pressures they face.
Weak and failing states pose a challenge to the international community. In a highly interconnected world, pressures on one fragile state can have serious repercussions not only for that state and its people, but also for its neighbors and other states halfway across the globe. Since the end of the Cold War, a number of states have
Read MoreAgricultural Factors: Climate, Techniques, and EU Policies
Factors Influencing Primary Activities
Physical Factors
Climate
Each climate zone is suitable for specific crops. Extreme temperatures, droughts, and heavy rains hinder agriculture.
Relief
Temperature decreases with altitude, limiting agricultural development.
Ground
Each crop requires a specific soil type.
Human Factors
Population Size
Increased population leads to agricultural expansion.
Agricultural Techniques
Developed countries have higher productivity due to advanced methods.
Economic Systems
Subsistence
Read MoreSpanish Agriculture in the Early 20th Century: Crisis and Reform
Agrarian Backwardness and Conflict
The Agrarian Crisis
At the beginning of the 20th century, Spanish agriculture faced the consequences of the agrarian crisis that swept through Europe in the late 19th century. There was an agriculture oriented mainly towards the cultivation of cereals, and it basically had a herd of sheep. Spain accused the grain crisis more strongly than other neighboring countries. The cause of the crisis was the arrival in Europe of products from countries with extensive agriculture,
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