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Tropic of Capricorn (4)

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Subjects: African Studies, Animals, Anthropology, Economics, Globalization, Human Rights, Indigenous Peoples, Nature, Poverty, South American Studies

Grade Level: SrH-Adult
Producer: BBC
Closed Captioned: No

Running Time: 4x60 mins
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Study Guide: No

Copyright Date: 2008
Available in French: No

Simon Reeve embarks on an epic odyssey along the Tropic of Capricorn. Through Africa, Australia and South America he unearths human stories of history, culture and politics that will fascinate and enthral.

In Botswana he crosses the Kalahari desert to visit the last remaining bushmen trying to lead a traditional life, as well as the world's largest diamond mine which has made the country into one of the world's fastest growing economies.

The exotic charms of Madagascar hide an impending environmental catastrophe, while the white farmers of South Africa are launching their own response to the Zimbabwe refugee crisis.

Across the globe to Australia, Simon investigates the government crackdown on Aboriginal communities.

And in South America, he travels from Chile to Brazil, braving the anarchic tri-border region in Paraguay.