Tuesday, April 10, 2007

HIGH-PROFILE LATIN AMERICAN NATIONS

In terms of "image" (how it's generally perceived), which country in Latin America has the highest profile (and why)? Which is best known globally and what is it's "claim to fame" if you will, or if you prefer, what single (or multiple) aspect(s) places it on the word stage; what it's known for. What's your top 10 (or less)?

Unlisted from the poll due to limited space (15 max.): Dominican Republic, Haiti, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Puerto Rico,* and Uruguay.

*Pre-emptive notice: Please spare me the Puerto rico-is-part-of-the-U. S.-not-Latin America routine. It's gotten old...

My Top 10
1-Mexico (common border with to U. S. biggest factor)
2-Argentina (Buenos Aires, Evita)
3-Brazil (colossus of the south)
4-Cuba (Fidel Castro)
5-Peru (top tourist destination in S. A.)
6-Costa Rica (top tourist destination in C. A.)
7-Colombia
8-Venezuela (petrolium)
9-Guatemala
10-Panama (Canal)>

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