Amerind-Subsistence Region of South America

Answer 1

One of the five South American Cultural Spheres and first drawn by geographer John Augelli. Elongated zone along the Andean spine and is characterized by a subsistence economy, haciendas and poor living conditions

Answer 2

Located in the central Andes.

Approximately the same area occupied by the Inca Empire.

Subsistence farming or working on haciendas constitutes the main economic industry. Mining is also an important activity.

Some of South America's poorest areas are located in this sphere.

Poor soils, little outside trade, harsh climatic conditions make life difficult.