Thanks to the world-famous Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, many people think of Latin America as a land of magic.
Where does the magic in his books come from? Although. Some of their differences have caused conflicts (冲突), they have also been a source of beauty, as well as encouraged people in Latin America to be more open-minded.
Latin America includes more than 30 countries and areas located south of the United States in the American continent (大陆). It starts from Mexico in North America, going through the Caribbean and down into the southernmost tip of south America.
People can enjoy sunshine on the Caribbean islands, ride horses across the green grass of the pampas or explore volcanoes and snow-capped mountains in the Andes. It even has the world's biggest rainforest - the Amazon. Many of the world's most unique plants and animals live there.
In countries like Mexico and Colombia, over half of the population is of mixed ethnicity. However, most of them speak the same languages -Spanish or Portuguese. The music and dance of Latin America is quite well-known. Latin American people have created the samba rumba, cha-cha and tango.
People often dance in bars, at parties and at carnivals. Latin dance styles are fun and can bring strangers together. Latin America is an open and romantic place. Its impressive natural environment historical contributions and cultural traditions have made it unique and influential.
A. These dance styles require dancers to hold each other close and move in a passionate way. B. Latin America's environment is quite diverse. C. It may come from the mix of different cultures and ethnicities in Latin America. D. In Marquez's books, impossible things happen in this part of the world. E. There is also a diverse mix of people in Latin America, including natives, Africans and Europeans. |