Introduction

Hi, I’m Aisling Dooley and I’m in Transition Year in Ireland. For a Transition Year project, I will be blogging about the geography of Coca Cola. You may wonder what geography has to do with Coca Cola, but having been around since the 19^th century, the soft drink and its company have had a large impact on countries around the world. I plan to include its history, production, factories in different countries and its effect on different cultures. Did you know that Coca Cola was originally formulated to be a medicine? Or that Bolivia is banning Coca Cola in its country by the end of 2012? Coca Cola has seen years of changes in politics, economics, society, science, medicine and has become a household name, although it has had its critics over the years, especially concerning health. I have I hope to blog an interesting, clear and well-rounded blog, which I hope you will read and enjoy!!!