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What is the national sport of Venezuela?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Football in Venezuela has gradually become popular and a mainstream sport with baseball, but baseball is still known as the country’s sport. What is Venezuela known for? It has the world’s largest known oil reserves and has been one of the world’s leading exporters of oil. Previously, the country was an underdeveloped exporter of agricultural […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How do I get a professional visa for Ecuador?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Professional Visa Process Make an appointment with the Ministry. Take your documents to be officially translated and notarized. Get your Migratory Movement Certificate from immigration ($5.60) Submit documents at your Ministry appointment. Pay fees ($450 in total) to the Ministry. Pickup cedula same day. What is a professional visa in Ecuador? The professional visa for […]

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How much does a beer cost in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

How Much Does Beer Cost in Costa Rica? One beer from the grocery store costs about 720 Colones or $1.25 US. If you want to have a beer at a restaurant or bar, you can pay between 1,000 Colones ($1.75) and 2,000 Colones ($3.50) for Imperial beer which is the local Costa Rican light beer. […]

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Do they speak English in Guatemala?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

English is recognized as a co-official language even in Guatemala, where it is the first tongue of many inhabitants of Izabal Department. But a movement is afoot to make it the second tongue of all educated Guatemalans. What percentage of Guatemala speaks English? Language. More than four-in-ten Guatemalans (43%) speak English proficiently. Some 57% of […]

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Is Brazil a Third World country 2021?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Brazil is a developing country and it continues to face the challenges associated with third world countries. Some of them include; a high birth rate, high poverty rates, poor living standards, and low life expectancy. Even though Brazil has the biggest economy in Central or South America, its GDP per capita is low. What determines […]

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Is Venezuela a nice place to live?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Life in Venezuela. The city tends to be a safer place to live in Venezuela.Most expats in Venezuela can be found living in cities such as Caracas, Puerto La Cruz, Maracaibo and Valencia. There, they have access to better healthcare facilities, private schools, places to shop, and good local transportation. Is it safe to live […]

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Can you have triple citizenship in Guatemala?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Two years continuously. Other persons eligible for citizenship include: Person who has rendered service to Guatemala.DUAL CITIZENSHIP: NOT RECOGNIZED. Exception: Guatemala maintains dual citizenship agreements with some countries of Central and South America. Are 3 citizenships allowed? One individual can hold two, three, and sometimes even more citizenships and passports.In case you obtain second citizenship […]

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Why did Spain colonize Chile?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Ferdinand Magellan first landed on the shores of Chile in 1520, and Spanish conquest followed soon after. Early Spanish conquistadors came from Peru in the north, hoping to exploit the area for precious gold and silver.The Spanish-Portuguese treaty of 1494 granted to Spain all territory west of Brazil. When did Spain colonize Chile? By the […]

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What was invented in Guatemala?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The instant coffee process was invented in Guatemala by George Washington, an inventor, and businessman of Anglo-Belgian origin. 8. Do you like chocolate bars? The first ever chocolate bar was also invented in Guatemala during the Mayan times. What inventions were made in Guatemala? 11 Surprising Things You Probably Never Knew Guatemala Gave the World […]

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What is the safest city in Nicaragua?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

To help you out, we’ve listed the safest areas to visit in Nicaragua below. Leon. This stunning colonial city is a great place to get stuck. Granada. An easy hop from Leon by chicken bus, Granada is another colonial city with gorgeous buildings, vibrant nightlife and historical sites. Playa Maderas. Is it safe to live […]

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Is Argentina richer than Chile?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Indeed, a century ago, it was one of the world’s wealthiest countries, with a standard of living on par with that of the US. Today, however, Argentina’s per capita income amounts to just 40% of America’s, and is considerably lower than Chile’s. Was Argentina the richest country? Argentina began the 20th century as one of […]

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Is Brazil an ally of China?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

China became Brazil’s largest trading partner in 2009. Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and many in the Brazilian media consider China to be “Brazil’s most promising business partner and a strategic ally” due to China’s “rapidly rising demand for raw materials and agricultural produce”. Does Brazil have any alliances? United Nations politics […]

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Why are llamas and Alpacas important to Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Llamas and Alpacas of Machu Picchu During the Inca Empire, they became one of the most important animals and helped the Quechua Nation’s fast development as they were used to transfer food, their wool, and meat as the primary source of protein. Why are llamas so important in Peru? Llamas were the most important domestic […]

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What are common jobs in Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Interior Architecture. Oil, Metallurgy and Mining Engineering. Civil Construction. Marketing. Electric Engineering. Design. Road Civil Construction. Communication Sciences. What do people do for work in Peru? Work can easily be found in mining industries, teaching English, or doing translating/interpreting jobs. Exporting Peruvian goods or creating a company in advertising/tourism/information for expatriates can also be good […]

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Why did Bolivia lose so much land?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Bolivia lost the area after La Guerra del Pacifico, or War of the Pacific in the late 1800s when Chile, Peru and Bolivia fought bitterly over mineral rights there. In 1904, a peace treaty was signed and Bolivia lost the coastal territory, becoming officially landlocked. When did Bolivia lose acre? 1903The conflict had two phases […]

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