Peru is about 4.3 times bigger than Philippines. Philippines is approximately 300,000 sq km, while Peru is approximately 1,285,216 sq km, making Peru 328% larger than Philippines. Meanwhile, the population of Philippines is ~109.2 million people (77.3 million fewer people live in Peru). Is Philippines or Peru richer country? Philippines has a GDP per capita […]

About 69% of Nicas, as they call themselves, identify as ethnically mestizo. This means mixed white (de facto Spanish) and Amerindian heritage, although cultural beliefs and customs are almost exclusively European. 17% of Nicaraguans identify as ethnically white, while 9% identify as ethnically black. Is Nicaragua a diverse country? Nicaragua is an interesting and diverse […]

Mayorkas announced the extensions of the registration periods from 180 days to 18 months for initial (new) applicants under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for Venezuela, Syria, and Burma.Temporary Protected Status Designated Country: Venezuela. TPS Designated Through: Sept. 9, 2022 Federal Register Notice Citation: 86 FR 13574 Link to TPS extension FRN Will TPS […]

Its terrain is mostly coastal plains that eventually rise up to interior mountains. On the Pacific side of the country, there is a narrow coastal plain dotted with volcanoes. The climate of Nicaragua is considered tropical in its lowlands with cool temperatures at its higher elevations. Does Nicaragua have mountains? Nicaragua has three inland mountain […]

July is a great month for Costa Rica weather. Although it’s the third month of Costa Rica’s seven-month rainy season, a weather phenomenon called veranillo (“little summer”) means sunny days can dominate for weeks. July is also great for reduced crowds, low season discounts and increased hotel availability. Is July a bad month to visit […]

The Andes extend from north to south through seven South American countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Does Bolivia have the Andes Mountains? The geography of Bolivia includes the Eastern Andes Mountain Range (also called the Cordillera Oriental) which bisects Bolivia roughly from north to south.Unlike Peru, however, Bolivia is one of […]

In 2017, kidnapping rate for Costa Rica was 0.2 cases per 100,000 population. Though Costa Rica kidnapping rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 2003 – 2017 period ending at 0.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2017. Are kidnappings common in Costa Rica? Kidnapping is a serious and often deadly business […]

S/. The sol (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsol]; plural: soles; currency sign: S/) is the currency of Peru; it is subdivided into 100 céntimos (“cents”). Peruvian sol Symbol S/ Banknotes Freq. used 10, 20, 50, 100 soles Rarely used 200 soles Which country currency is Sol? The Nuevo Sol is the currency of Peru. It is subdivided […]

Simply saying “hola” is considered too casual. Other greetings include “buenos días” (good morning), “buenas tardes” (good afternoon), and “buenas noches” (good evening). Particularly in rural areas, people will greet each other with one of these as they pass each other along the trail, road, or street. How do Guatemalans greet? Greetings.Women greet one another, […]

Claro Visitors The SIM card is priced at BRL 60,00 and needs activating by calling the code *552# and providing your name, passport number, country code and home address. How do I check my balance on Claro Sim Brazil? You can check the balance dialing *555# you’ll get an SMS with the balance. How do […]

two surnames. In Colombia, the use is two surnames: first the paternal surname and then the maternal surname. Married women used to change their second last name for their husband’s first last name adding the preposition “de” between the two last names. Why do Colombians have 2 last names? The person’s first surname (apellido) is […]

Argentina’s organic crops include sugar cane, raw wool, fruits, vegetables and beans. Major organic exports include cereals and oilseeds: corn, wheat, soy and sunflower. Fruits and vegetables also make up a part of Argentina’s major organic exports: pears, apples, oranges, lemons, garlic onions and beans. What products are Argentina known for? Argentina is one of […]

Around 86% of the entire population now has access to safe drinking water, and more than 95% of city residents can obtain clean water.In 2009, the Bolivian Constitution officially declared access to drinking water and sanitation a human right. Is water safe to drink in Bolivia? Though the tap water in some cities and towns […]

Average relative humidity levels during a year are listed below for cities and towns in Costa Rica. The numbers here are based on weather data collected over many years.Average Annual Humidity for Costa Rica. Place Province % Nicoya Guanacaste 74 Puntarenas Puntarenas 77 Quepos Puntarenas 84 Quesada Alajuela 90 Does Costa Rica have high humidity? […]