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Did Christopher Columbus go to the Galapagos Islands?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

PART 6: EARLY HISTORY The discovery of the Americas by Columbus in 1493 was significant in the rich and varied history of the Galapagos Islands. In 1493, with the knowledge of the New World to the west, the Spanish Pope Alexander the VI granted to Spain the entire western hemisphere. Who explored the Galapagos Island? […]

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

Are Costa Ricans Mayans?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Tribes of the Mesoamerican ethnic origin There are three tribes in Costa Rica that are of Mesoamerican descent.These tribes were traced back to indigenous groups from Mexico and Guatemala, such as the Mayans and Aztecs. Chorotegas tribe. The Chorotegas are the largest and most developed tribal group in Costa Rica. Was Costa Rica Mayan or […]

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Does Bolivia have two official flags?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Bolivia Officially has 2 National Flags. National Emblems. How many flags does the country of Bolivia have? two national flagsBolivia is a country with two national flags. The state flag honours its people and its natural bounty. The coat of arms of the country has flags, cannons, an alpaca, and a condor. Does any country […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What is Brazil’s literacy rate 2019?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Brazil’s illiteracy rate went from 6.8 percent in 2018 to 6.6 percent in 2019, as per data from the Continuous PNAD (National Household Sample Survey), published today (Jul. 15). Despite the shrinkage, which encompasses some 200 thousand people, Brazil also has 11 million illiterate people. What is Brazil’s literacy rate? around 93.23 percentThe literacy rate […]

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What is the smallest country of Central America by population?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The most densely populated nation in the region is El Salvador. On the flip side, the smallest country by area is El Salvador. The nation with the lowest population is Belize, which has nearly 377,000 inhabitants.Central American Countries 2021. Country 2021 Population Guatemala 18,249,860 Honduras 10,062,991 Nicaragua 6,702,385 El Salvador 6,518,499 Which country in Central […]

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What food can I bring to Galapagos?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Consider trying these nine spectacular dishes that the Galápagos Islands should already be famous for, and enjoy the best these islands have to offer. Langostino Encocado (Lobster Cooked in Coconut) Arroz Marinero (Seafood Rice) Canchalagua Ceviche. Sopa Marinera (Seafood Soup) Sopa Biche. Encebollado. Seco. Can you bring food into Galapagos? You can bring a limited […]

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

Why is Costa Rica in debt?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Unlike most countries in the region, much of Costa Rica’s debt is internal, with its own banking sector, which ends up costing more than foreign or multilateral bonds. Taxes bring in only 13 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), largely due to tax evasion and exemptions. How much debt does Costa Rica have? […]

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When was Chile recognized as a country?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

U.S. Recognition of Chilean Independence, 1823. The invasion sparked revolutionary movements in Spain’s American colonies. Chilean revolutionaries declared Chile’s independence on September 18, 1810. When did Chile become a free country? On 12 February 1818, Chile was proclaimed an independent republic. The political revolt brought little social change, however, and 19th-century Chilean society preserved the […]

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What type of city is Guatemala City?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Guatemala City, Spanish Guatemala or in full Ciudad de Guatemala, capital of Guatemala, the largest city in Central America, and the political, social, cultural, and economic centre of Guatemala. Is Guatemala mainly rural or urban? Urbanization in Guatemala In 2020, 51.84 percent of the total population of Guatemala was living in urban areas. What makes […]

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Does Costa Rica have coral reefs?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Costa Rica has coral communities and reefs on the Caribbean coast and on the Pacific along the coast and off-shore islands. The Southern section of the Caribbean coast has fringing and patch reefs, carbonate banks, and an incipient algal ridge. The Pacific coast has coral communities, reefs and isolated coral colonies. Is there a coral […]

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How do Costa Ricans eat breakfast?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Costa Ricans usually enjoy a Spanish style savory breakfast that typically consists of some kind egg dish, tortillas, salchichón (sausage), natilla (sour cream), fresh fruit, cheese, and coffee. Other common dishes include fried plantains, homemade bread, and corn pancakes called chorreadas. What is the name of a popular Costa Rican breakfast? Gallo PintoGallo Pinto is […]

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Who is the richest person in Belize?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Huang Maoru net worth: Huang Maoru is a Chinese businessman who has a net worth of $1.1 billion dollars. Who is the richest person alive 2020? Jeff Bezos2020 No. Name Net worth (USD) 1 Jeff Bezos $113 billion 2 Bill Gates $98 billion 3 Bernard Arnault & family $76 billion 4 Warren Buffett $67.5 billion […]

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How much cash can you bring to Colombia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

NON-RESIDENTS: Local currency and foreign currencies: up to USD 10,000. – or equivalent. Amounts exceeding USD 10,000. Should I take cash to Colombia? The peso is the currency of Colombia. Unlike several other South American countries, Colombia will not accept U.S. dollars as payment. Plan to use only pesos throughout your stay. What can you […]

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Why are Ecuadorian roses so big?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Longest Lasting Roses Are Ecuadorian The flowers are stronger and stems thicker thanks to the longer development and growth times from the higher elevation and cooler temperatures. What allows flowers to get tall and big in Ecuador? What makes Ecuador so special? It’s the addition of the altitude. Thanks to farmlands located as much as […]

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Can you get to the Galapagos Islands from Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

You cannot fly directly between the two destinations as you have to enter and depart Peru from Lima, and Ecuador from Quito or Guayaquil. From Quito it is a 4-hour flight to the Galapagos Islands, and from Lima it is an hour by air, but then takes another 3-4 hours by bus and train to […]

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