Colombia and Venezuela

Duration: 0:18:54

Genres: Educational, Educational | Ethnographic | Historical

Year Published: 1961

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Describes geographical, economic, and social factors in the neighboring countries of Colombia and Venezuela. Contrasts traditional ways of life, exemplified by methods of farming and fishing, with the growing sentiment for social and economic change especially evident among the poor people of the cities, such as Bogota and Caracas. Indicates historical Spanish background for continuing cleavage between large land-owners and the indigent. Animated maps illustrate the major geographical divisions of the two countires. Second Edition., Among the most advanced on the continent, these Caribbean countries still suffer from the ills that continue to plague all of Latin America. One crop economies, a population explosion and unequal land distribution are certainly negative influences, but real changes are being made as the economy continues to expand and diversify.

Complete Record: Uses map animation and live photography to give an overview of the surface features, climate, natural resources, and major industries of Colombia and Venezuela. Pictures the everyday activities of a coffee grower, an oil worker, and a professor.

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)