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Outside of its native region in the [[Andes]], '''coca''' is most widely known as the raw material for [[cocaine]] production. Long before it was used to make cocaine, however, coca played an important role in the social and religious systems of people in the Andes. It continues to fulfill cultural functions today and has even become a prominent symbol of indigenous politics in Bolivia. | |||
Latest revision as of 13:51, 11 December 2010
Outside of its native region in the Andes, coca is most widely known as the raw material for cocaine production. Long before it was used to make cocaine, however, coca played an important role in the social and religious systems of people in the Andes. It continues to fulfill cultural functions today and has even become a prominent symbol of indigenous politics in Bolivia.