Abstract This paper begins with a brief history of Uruguay, the smallest country on the South American continent. It then discusses immigration to the country, the history of family life, women's rights and availability of employment and educational opportunities, especially to women. The paper compares rural households to urban ones and discusses certain traditions in rural areas. Finally, the paper looks at leisure activities in the country.
From the Paper "Young people in Uruguay have a great deal of freedom when compared to children in other South American countries. Girls in particular have few of the expectations that are put upon girls in Argentina or Brazil. For the most part girls do not need chaperones when they are out on their own. There is an inherent expectation that most women will have some sort of career. Nearly half of the school population in Uruguay is female. (Family Life, Pg 2)"
Abstract This paper traces the fascinating history of Florida from the 1700s under Spanish rule until its secession from the Union to join the Confederate States of America in 1861. The paper discusses how Spanish bureaucracy and religious conflicts kept investors away from the area. It examines how trade and settlement flourished under British rule, how the area was returned to the Spanish in 1783 and how Andrew Jackson, in 1823 established a new territorial government on behalf of the United States.
From the Paper "In the 1860 presidential election, no Floridians voted for Abraham Lincoln, although this Illinois Republican won at the national level. Shortly after his election, a special convention drew up an ordinance that allowed Florida to secede from the Union on January 10, 1861. Within several weeks, Florida joined other southern states to form the Confederate States of America.( The New History of Florida by Michael V. Gannon (University Press of Florida, c 1996)."
Abstract This paper describes the geographic region of Megalopolis (urban area in Northern America) and its sub-region of Nantucket (off Cape Cod). It also deals with the history of Nantucket and the causes that led to the formation of the megalopolis in northeastern USA. Megalopolis comes from the Greek words for "very large" (Mega) and city (polis). The concept of Megalopolis lies in the fact that cities are not viewed as individual units but as regions that spread out from the city nucleus.
From the Paper "Modern cities were formed as a result of the establishment of large-scale industries during the Industrial Revolution. Many people migrated from the rural areas to the urban industrialized areas with a hope of earning more in the city. Thus the metropolitan cities gradually grew in size with the establishment of industries and the inflow of workers. In the 20th century in the United States the growth of the urban city gradually spread to the outskirts of the city as well."
Tags: city, urban, planning, suburb, state, metropolitan
Abstract Graduate level paper that discusses theories of region and space in contemporary geographical thought, from both a physical and human perspective. Focuses on human element in the definition of space, and modern technological capabilities for changing space and redefining regions.
Abstract Belize is the most thinly populated nation in Central America. Belize maintains a parliamentary democracy on the English model and is a member of the British Commonwealth. Currently, the Belize Government is controlled by the People's United Party (or PUP). The most prominent is Belize. The increased emphasis on tourism in Belize has not gone. Since the end of 1985, when most hostilities ended in Central America, some 15,000 more refugees have entered Belize, making Belize's refugee population the fifth largest in the world. Like a majority of Belize's Central American neighbors, the country depends heavily on agricultural exports.
Abstract The purpose of this paper will be to provide an examination of the social geography of the City of Toronto. This will include an evaluation of the extent to which mapped patterns correspond with the classic social area/factorial ecology model, a comment on the relationship between income and English as a mother tongue, explanations for the observed patterns and relationships, as well as a critique of the variables selected.
Abstract This paper presents details concerning the superiority of Ontario with regard to other provinces in Canada. Thus it provides an over all picture of the Ontarian economy and other perspectives.
Abstract Geographic features are generally fixed, but the relative location of a site may indeed change over time. For instance, the current actual locations of Andalucia, Liverpool, and St. Petersburg, are not equal to their past locations, nor to the economic and other activities associated with these places. This paper also discusses how ethnicity is at the heart of the issues affecting contemporary Dagestan, Slovakia, Montreal and Vancouver. With the decline of the nation-state in the later 20th century, the world has seen a great rise in ethno-nationalist movements and others which identify peoples and claims in relation.
Abstract In 1922, the year that Iraq became a British mandate, the British High Commissioner to Iraq - Sir Percy Cox - held a tent meeting in the Arabian desert with representatives of regional leaders, including the man who would become King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia. At this meeting Cox arbitrarily set out the lines marking the desert boundaries of Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Almost seven decades later the lines that Cox drew in the sands of the region were reinforced by the orders of an American President.
Abstract It is clear that Argentina is an interesting country with a colorful past and a promising future. This paper will take a look at the political, economic and social structure of the country in an effort to develop a sound knowledge of its past, present and where this new millenium may lead.
Abstract Many underdeveloped countries have problems with boundaries that cause problems with the leaders, economy and people. Identity and attachments of regions are important in every country and countries such as Maghribi with unclear boundaries suffer from identity problems.
Abstract Political domination and acquiring wealth were the key motivations for the Europeans to extend their interactions with the world. They promoted some notable philosophical and scientific contributions in the conquered Asia and Africa, but only to serve their power. They re-asserted their domination with the crusades and the spread of Christianity. With the exploration of sea-routes, they brutally began to colonize lands in Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Abstract Since the colonial era Victoria has been the capital of British Columbia. It is located on the southeastern tip of Vancouver Island. This discussion outlines the physical geography of this region including its physical geography, geomorphology, soils, climate and vegetation. Additionally, the role of tectonic activity in the area is explored.
Abstract The demographic transition model represents an attempt to develop a coherent synthesis of world population history over the course of recent centuries. As this paper will demonstrate, this conceptual model suffers from the drawback of all generalizations in that it fails to explain a variety of local or individual demographic divergences from the expected norm. However, while this failing is acceptable in that it is common to all generalizations and thus may be compensated for, a discussion of its relevance to the understanding modern population will demonstrate that there are so many exceptions to its conceptual rule that it becomes useless as an analytical tool in any respect.
