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| Andean | A geographic term for countries located along the Andes mountain range of South America. |
| dissident | A dissident is a person who opposes the authority of an established government. |
| narcotic | any controlled, non-medicinal substance |
| rural | an area that is largely countryside; opposite of the word urban or city area |
| Soviet Union | The abridged name used to describe the former communist government of Russia during the Cold War, also known as the U.S.S.R. |
| climate | the average annual weather conditions in a given location |
| deforestation | the destruction of a forested area, typically as a result of human activities |
| dictator | a ruler with total power over a country, usually by force |
