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How do people in Panama greet each other?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Meeting & Greeting In Panama, it’s traditional to greet people using ‘Buenas’. Panama is a very friendly place and people greet each other in passing even if they don’t know each other. In more formal settings, the form ‘Buenas Dias’ (Good Day) or ‘Buenas Tardes’ (Good Evening) should be used instead. How do people say […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Which country in Central America is the most stable?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Costa Rica. Politically, Costa Rica is the most stable country in Central America. What country is considered the most stable in Latin America? UruguayUruguay is one of the most stable countries in Latin America, ranking third in the Human Development Index. What is the best place to live in Central America? One con about life […]

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What are major rivers in Bolivia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Major Rivers Of Bolivia Rank Major Rivers of Bolivia Total Length 1 Madeira 2,020 miles (shared with Brazil) 2 Paraguay 1,629 miles (shared with Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay) 3 Mamoré 1,199 miles (shared with Brazil) 4 Guaporé 950 miles (shared with Brazil) What are the names of the three major rivers? Rank River Length (km) […]

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What does nano mean in Ecuador?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

(colloquial, Andes, Colombia) brother, especially a liked one. (colloquial, informal, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru) brother. What does Nana mean in Ecuador? ñaña [f] older sister. 2. General. ñaña [f] AR. What do you call a woman from Ecuador? Ecuadorian woman {noun} ES. ecuatoriana. What do they call Ecuadorians? Ecuadorians (Spanish: ecuatorianos) are the people of Ecuador. […]

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How far does US dollar go in Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The value of the U.S. dollar has almost tripled in Argentina since 2018 – from 20 pesos per $1 USD to nearly 60 per $1 USD today. And the Global Travel Forecast expects that to continue in 2020. How far does a dollar go in Argentina? At the time of writing, one US dollar is […]

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Is Guatemala a Hispanic country?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Guatemalans are the sixth-largest population of Hispanic origin living in the United States, accounting for 2% of the U.S. Hispanic population in 2017.By comparison, Mexicans, the nation’s largest Hispanic origin group, constituted 36.6 million, or 62%, of the Hispanic population in 2017. Are you Latino if you’re from Guatemala? “To be considered Latina/Latino/Latinx, you or […]

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How many Colombians live in the USA?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

As of the 2000 Census, 478,600 Colombians were living in the New York metro area and 369,200 Colombians were living in the Miami metropolitan area.U.S. states with largest Colombian-American populations. State/Territory Colombian American Population (2020 estimate) Percentage New York 503,128 2.5 How many Colombian Americans live in the US? The study also indicated that from […]

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What is the average income of Belize?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Gross national income per capita in Belize from 2010 to 2020 (in U.S. dollars) Characteristic Income per capita in U.S. dollars 2020 3,970 2019 4,700 2018 4,550 2017 4,420 Is Belize a poor or rich country? Belize is considered an upper-middle-income country with a GDP per capita of $4,806.50. Despite this, a 2009 study revealed […]

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Where in Nicaragua do they speak English?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Use of English in Nicaragua Creole English is prevalent along the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua due to the influence of both the African and English heritage in the region. Large sections of the population of cities in this region, like Bluefields, speak Creole English. Is English widely spoken in Nicaragua? The official language of Nicaragua […]

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What is the minimum wage in Panama in US dollars?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Panama’s yearly minimum wage is $4,140.00 in International Currency. International Currency is a measure of currency based on the value of the United States dollar in 2009. What is the average monthly salary in Panama? Wages in Panama is expected to reach 1600.00 PAB/Month by the end of 2021, according to Trading Economics global macro […]

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Why are the animals on the Galapagos island so individual?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

There are 13 different species of Darwin’s finches, and the slight variance of these species, which are believed to all be from the same ancestor, and their ability to adapt to the specific island of the Galapagos each call home is what helped Darwin hone his theories on evolution. Why are animals in the Galapagos […]

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

What percentage of tax would you have to pay if you bought a car in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Costs & Calculations: You can be stung with high import taxes and duties when importing a car. The Costa Rican government taxes at between 50-80% the value of the CIF (cost + insurance + freight) OR 50-80% the value determined by the Costa Rican Finance Ministry’s Car-Tica system (Ruggia, 2008). Can a foreigner buy a […]

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What is an appropriate tip in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

However, tipping as a tourist is completely optional and the standard percentage to tip in Costa Rica is 10%. A good way to see the tipping etiquette in Costa Rica for tourists is that it’s never mandatory but very much appreciated. What is considered a good tip in Costa Rica? Average tip percentages in Costa […]

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What do you wear to a wedding in Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Most weddings in Argentina take place in a Catholic church, as the country is very religious. A church faithful decorates it with ribbons and flowers a day prior to the wedding. The bride should choose a white flowing gown while the groom goes with a dark suit, white shirt, and necktie. What should you not […]

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Is French spoken in Colombia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Spanish is the official language of Colombia and is often used during public functions and by most media outlets. However, some regions have their own official languages apart from Spanish. Spanish is a mandatory subject taught in schools. Do they speak French in Colombia? According to the 2005 Census of Colombia, the country has 37 […]

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