South America’s Problems and Progress
South American nations have elected governments and growing trade links with the United States. They hold vast natural resources including minerals forests and fertile farmland. Despite progress many countries still face ongoing problems and development challenges.
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Drug farming harms economies and fuels crime abroad
Poor farmers rely on illegal drug crops for income, making communities vulnerable. The sale of drugs drives crime in Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru, while some nations depend on only one or two products. Disruptions threaten entire economies.
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World Size Countries literacy and income chart
The World Factbook 1993 presents a list of countries ranked by size with two key indicators for each: literacy rate and per capita income. Literacy reflects the share of people over age 15 who can read and write, while per capita income estimates the average income per person if national income were divided equally.
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