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What is a common drink in Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Pisco Sour. The Pisco Sour is considered the national drink of Peru and it even has its own National Holiday. National Pisco Sour Day is celebrated on the first Saturday in February. Pisco Sour is made of Peruvian Pisco as the base liquor with lime juice, syrup, ice, egg white, and Angostura bitters. What is […]

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What rank is Brazil military?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

2021 Brazil Military Strength For 2021, Brazil is ranked 9of 140 out of the countries consideredfor the annual GFP review. Does Brazil have a strong military? Brazil’s armed forces are the second largest in the Americas, after the United States, and the largest in Latin America and the Southern Hemisphere by the level of military […]

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How did Ecuador originate?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Ecuador was part of the Inca Empire until the Spanish arrived and claimed the country as a Spanish colony. For three hundred years the Spanish controlled Ecuador. In 1822, Ecuador became independent of Spain. How was Ecuador created? Before Spanish colonization, Ecuador was part of the Inca Empire which was established in the early 15th […]

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Do students have a lot of homework in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The homework is sparse and a lot of the time, classes are either cancelled or not much work has to be done. It is a lot more of a relaxed environment. What is school life like in Costa Rica? Since 1869, education is free and compulsory (article 78 of the constitution). Costa Rica’s education system […]

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What is the Galapagos culture?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Galapagos culture is a mixture between the people that came from the highlands, the Amazon Jungle and the coast of Ecuador. Most men on the islands are fishermen, however tourism is an increasingly important part of the economy.Seafood is also incredibly popular and plentiful on all the four inhabited main islands. What is the cultural […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Ecuador, Galapagos

What do they eat in Venezuela for New Year?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Grapes. Grapes: People all around the world eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve. This is especially common in Spain, Portugal, Venezuela, Cuba, Mexico, Ecuador, and Peru. Each of the grapes represents one of the months of the coming year. Some believe that the grapes can predict trends in the coming year. How […]

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How old is Venezuela?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Venezuela Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela República Bolivariana de Venezuela (Spanish) • Declared 5 July 1811 • Recognized 29 March 1845 • Admitted to the United Nations 15 November 1945 • Current constitution 20 December 1999 How did Venezuela become a country? Venezuela effectively achieved its independence from Spain by 1819 as part of the Republic […]

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Where is the desert city of Lima?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Peru. Lima (/ˈliːmə/ LEE-mə; Spanish pronunciation: [ˈlima]) is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, in the desert zone of the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Is Lima Peru a desert city? 4) After Cairo in […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Lima, Peru

How did South America get involved in ww1?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

However, following repeated sinking of Brazilian merchant ships by German submarines, President Venceslau Brás declared war against the Central Powers in 1917. Brazil was the only country in Latin America to be directly involved in the war. Why did South America join ww1? Because of the absence of European involvement, South American governments feared that […]

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How is Easter celebrated in Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

On Easter Sunday, La Pascua/Domingo de Resurrección, in Argentina most families gather to celebrate with an asado, with lamb as a popular choice.We also exchange and eat chocolate Easter eggs but British children hunt for Easter eggs hidden about the home or garden by the Easter bunny. What is Easter called in Argentina? Semana SantaSemana […]

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When did Chile abolish slavery?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

1823. Chile’s abolition of slavery (1823) has commonly been framed within a self-congratulatory narrative that emphasizes the philanthropic role of republican elites and the peaceful nature of slave emancipation. Was there slavery in Chile? Slavery was a legal labour form in Chile from 1536 to 1823 but it was never the dominant way of arranging […]

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What kind of food do they eat in Buenos Aires?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

10 Dishes You Must Eat in Buenos Aires Asado. Milanesa de carne. Empanadas. Locro. Choripán. Arroz con leche. Pastelitos. Dulce de leche. What is Buenos Aires traditional food? Empanadas are the classic on-the-go food in Buenos Aires, and the Argentine style of empanada— baked or fried dough stuffed with a variety of fillings— is the […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Argentina, Buenos Aires

Does Argentina have a tropical climate?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Climate of Argentina. Argentina lies almost entirely within the temperate zone of the Southern Hemisphere, unlike the rest of the continent to the north, which lies within the tropics. Tropical air masses only occasionally invade the provinces of Formosa and Misiones in the extreme north. What type of climate is Argentina? Under the Köppen climate […]

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What percentage of Ecuador is black?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The black and mulatto population is estimated to be about 1.1 million, or 8 percent of the total population. Afro-Ecuadorians are the descendants of slaves originally brought to the country in the early 16th century. What is the most common race in Ecuador? Ethnic Groups Of Ecuador Rank Ethnic Group Share of Population in Ecuador […]

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Do you need a passport to go to Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

US nationals do not require an entry visa to Costa Rica. However, they must have a current valid passport and a return ticket to exit Costa Rica within 90 days.US passport must be valid for a minimum of one day from the day you enter Costa Rica. As a tourist US nationals cannot stay more […]

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