Andean Countries Trivia! How Much Do You Know?

Peru is the number 6 producer of gold in the world.

Chile is one of South America's most stable and prosperous countries. Its economy has been growing rapidly in the past years.

The capital of Bolivia is Sucre. La Paz has government departments but it is not the official capital city.

The Atacama desert has a lot of minerals and the most important is copper.

The Galapagos Islands are included in the territory of Ecuador. This archipelago is located in the Pacific Ocean, about 1,000 kilometers off the coast of Ecuador. The islands are known for their unique biodiversity and played a significant role in the development of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Ecuador has established the Galapagos National Park to protect the islands' fragile ecosystem and promote sustainable tourism.

Chile is the correct answer because the word "Chile" derives from the indigenous Mapuche language and it means "End of Land." This name is fitting for Chile as it is a long and narrow country located on the western edge of South America, stretching from the Atacama Desert in the north to the southern tip of Tierra del Fuego. The country's geography, with the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Andes Mountains to the east, contributes to its unique and isolated position, making it the "End of Land."

Peru contains 13% of the Amazon Rainforest. Brazil contains 70% and Colombia 10%.

Cacao, bananas, and coffee are important exports for Ecuador. Mestizos work as farmers to export these resources.

Nevado Ojos Salado is the highest volcano in the world and it is located in Chile.