southern Mexico. Central America starts in southern Mexico, around Oaxaca and extends into the Yucatan. From there it runs down through Belize, Guatemala, and the other countries, ending in the jungles of the Darien where Panama and Colombia meet, and South America starts. What is considered Central America? Central America consists of seven countries: Belize, […]

Coconuts, of which there are hundreds of varieties in the species Cocos nucifera, occur throughout the earth’s tropics.In Ecuador, coconut palms grow from the coast all the way to a mile or more of elevation in the Andes, as well as in the Amazon basin. Is coconut oil healthy or not? Myth: Coconut oil is […]

Mar 9, 2021. An American man and Argentinian woman have tied the knot in a virtual ceremony, becoming the first couple ever to get legally married via video while in different countries. Can I get married virtually? Thanks to an executive order issued by California Governor Gavin Newsom on April 30, 2020, California residents are […]

In many countries, buying a used car is straightforward. You locate a suitable vehicle, negotiate a price, pay, and sign the documents. And after a trip to the relevant government agency (depending on country), the car is yours. Not so easy in Guatemala. In fact, buying a car in Guatemala can be a pain. How […]

Historical Events 1825-08-06 Bolivia gains independence from Peru (National Day) 1836-11-11 Chile declares war on Bolivia & Peru. 1839-01-20 Battle of Yungay, Chile defeats a Peruvian and Bolivian alliance. 1879-03-23 War of the Pacific fought between Chile and the joints forces of Bolivia and Peru. What are some historical events in Bolivia? Let’s take a […]

Cost of living > Cinema ticket price > International release: Countries Compared # COUNTRY AMOUNT =115 Ecuador $5.00 =115 El Salvador $5.00 =115 Uzbekistan $5.00 =115 Bolivia $5.00 How much does going out to the movies cost? AMC Ticket Prices AGE TICKET PRICE 3D Movies Children (ages 2-12) $14.69 Adults (ages 13 & up) $17.69 […]

Costa Rica Weather Averages Months January December High Temperature (C) 27 26 Low Temperature (C) 17 18 Precipitation (mm) 6.3 33.5 Average Percent Sunshine 40 34 What is the coldest month in Costa Rica? JanuaryJanuary is usually the coldest month of the year in Costa Rica, with average temperatures in the 16.1°C (61°F) to 25.6°C […]

Belize is a tiny English-speaking country on the Western edge of the Caribbean Sea, formally known as British Honduras. Belize is located in Central America, south of Mexico, east of Guatemala, and north of Honduras. Does Belize share a border with Mexico? Belize is a country on the Caribbean coast of Central America, it is […]

April. Based on weather reports collected during 2005–2015. Quick Climate Info Hottest Month January (59 °F avg) Coldest Month June (58 °F avg) Wettest Month April (7.33″ avg) Windiest Month September (7 mph avg) What are the rainiest months in Ecuador? A lot of rain (rainy season) falls in the months: February, March, April, May, […]

Colombians are the seventh-largest population of Hispanic origin living in the United States, accounting for 2% of the U.S. Hispanic population in 2017. Do Colombians count as Latinos? Colombian Americans are the sixth-largest Latin American group and the largest South American Latino group in the United States. Many communities throughout the United States have significant […]

Most people in Brazil have two surnames inherited from the mother and the father, in that order. Furthermore, people that get married may or may not adopt the surname of the other party but traditionally women drop the surname of the mother and add that of the husband. Do Brazilians use 2 last names? Brazil […]

Brazilians have develop love for the volleyball sport even at a very young age. They grow up with the love for team sports.Many in Brazil also see sport activities, mainly volleyball, as a way out of poverty, so they are not wasting their time in doing what they can to master the game. Is volleyball […]

Other examples of social problems include an ageing population, migration (in the case of Uruguay, as discussed below, particularly emigration), the social, economic and political consequences of these demographic problems; environmental problems (which in Uruguay is a social problem through the conflict with Argentina What are some major problems in Uruguay? Current issues Pollution of […]

Climate change could have a major impact on the environment of Costa Rica, upsetting delicate mountain cloud forests, and causing a decrease in plant and animal species in a region famous for its biodiversity. Regional climate models predict that the area will become warmer and drier as climate change accelerates. Is Costa Rica threatened by […]