Chorolque facts for kids
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Mount Chorolque
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| Elevation | 5,615 m (18,422 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra |
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 Chorolque
Location in Bolivia
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| Location | Potosí Department, Bolivia |
Chorolque, also known as Cerro Chorolque, is an extinct volcano. It is located in the Potosí Department in the southern part of Bolivia. An extinct volcano means it is no longer active and won't erupt again.
On the side of this mountain, you can find the settlement of Santa Bárbara. This village is very high up, at about 4,800 meters (15,748 feet) above sea level.
Mining at Chorolque
Mining has been a very important activity on Mount Chorolque for a long time. Because of mining, the mountain's shape has changed a lot on all its sides. Miners have even built a road that goes up to 5,000 meters (16,404 feet) high on the mountain.
The village of Santa Bárbara, which has about 5,000 people living there, is on the western side of the mountain. It is known as the highest village in Bolivia. The mines here are famous for being the highest tin and bismuth mines in the world. Tin is a soft, silvery-white metal used in many things, like cans and solders. Bismuth is a brittle, silvery-pink metal used in medicines and cosmetics. Mining on Chorolque started in 1889 when investors from Western countries arrived.
The Film Daughter of Chorolque
In 2007, a film called Daughter of Chorolque was made by Mi-Sun Park. This movie tells the stories of women who work in the mines of Chorolque. In many parts of Bolivia, women usually do not work inside the mines. However, in Chorolque, it is common for women to work alongside men. This is because mining can be very tough work, and many miners face health challenges. The film shows how important the women's work is to their families and the community.
See also
In Spanish: Cerro Chorolque para niños
