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What is a typical Brazilian name?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Maria. Maria is the most common name in Brazil, with nearly 6% of all Brazilian inhabitants. IBGE separately accounted different written forms like Ana and Anna, or Luiz and Luis, but they did not consider diacritic variations of the names, therefore Luís was counted as the name Luis. What are common Brazilian names? Brazil names: […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What is the geography of Nicaragua?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Nicaragua is a large country located in Central America between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. 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. What are major geographical features in Nicaragua? The country’s […]

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How many countries can you travel with a Guatemalan passport?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

There are currently a total of 101 Guatemala passport visa-free countries, 34 Guatemala visa-on-arrival countries, and 1 eTA destinations. Altogether, Guatemala passport holders can enter a total of 136 destinations—either without a visa, through a visa on arrival, or via an eTA. What countries can you go to with a Guatemalan passport? Visa-free entry (or […]

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What language is mostly spoken in Panama?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Panamanian Spanish. Panamanian Spanish is the Spanish (Castilian) language as spoken in the country of Panama. It is closely related to other varieties of Caribbean Spanish. What are the top 3 languages spoken in Panama? Panama’s Dominant Languages Around 4 percent of the people speak French, and one percent speak Arabic, some people even use […]

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Did natural selection really cause variations of these Galapagos finches beaks?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Studies of Natural Selection After Darwin The medium ground finch feeds on seeds. The birds have inherited variation in the bill shape with some individuals having wide, deep bills and others having thinner bills.This was clear evidence for natural selection of bill size caused by the availability of seeds. What caused the variation in finch […]

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

When did Peru transition to democracy?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Essentially, the transition from military authoritarian rule to civil democratic rule between 1978-80 was very smooth. Does Peru have a democracy? The Republic of Peru is a unitary state and a presidential representative democratic republic with a multi-party system. The current government was established by the 1993 Constitution of Peru. The government is composed of […]

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What can I do with a CPF in Brazil?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Why do I need a Brazilian CPF? engage in real estate operations of any kind in Brazil; want to open a bank account or invest in Brazilian capital markets, including stock exchanges, commodities, futures; are over 14 years old, and you are included as a dependent in Federal Tax Declaration; What is CPF used for […]

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Does Guatemala allow dual citizenship?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The first secretary and consul at the Embassy of Guatemala in Canada said that dual citizenship has been recognized in Guatemala since May 1996 (1 Apr .86-96, Guatemalan citizenship is permanent, except in cases where it must renounced in order to acquire the citizenship of another country (2002). Does Guatemala allow dual citizenship with the […]

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Do Costa Ricans need a visa to enter Puerto Rico?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Puerto Rico tourist visa from Costa Rica Most visitors from Costa Rica can travel to Puerto Rico without restrictions. No quarantine is required. Do Colombians need a visa to go to Puerto Rico? Puerto Rico tourist visa from Colombia Most visitors from Colombia can travel to Puerto Rico without restrictions. Where can Costa Ricans travel […]

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What did Pedro Cabral find in Brazil?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

He sailed westward under favourable conditions, and on April 22 Cabral sighted the land he named Island of the True Cross. Later renamed Holy Cross by King Manuel, the country ultimately took its modern name, Brazil, from a kind of dyewood, pau-brasil, that is found there. Why did Cabral discover Brazil? There he encountered another […]

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Is Brazilian Steak salty?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Each bite-sized piece was pleasantly acidic from the marinade, and not at all chewy. “For a gaucho, churrasco is meat on a skewer cooked over an open flame,” explains Caregnato.Caregnato continues: “Some gauchos cook the meat for a little bit, then they salt it, while others salt the meat right before grilling.” Is Brazilian food […]

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Why did Italians go to Uruguay?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The recorded presence of Italians in Uruguay started with the founding of Montevideo. Nevertheless, Italians began arriving in Uruguay in large numbers in the 1870s, mainly due to economic disturbances. The climax of this wave of Italian immigrants would have occurred from the late XIX century up until the world wars. Are there Italians in […]

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Is it expensive to live in Lima?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Summary about cost of living in Lima, Peru: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,588$ (6,452S/.)Lima is 67.02% less expensive than New York (without rent). Rent in Lima is, on average, 86.20% lower than in New York. Is Lima Peru expensive to live? Peru is one of the least expensive countries to live in […]

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

Why doesnt Costa Rica have an army?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Costa Rica has not a military since there was a civil war in 1948. It was drafted into the Costa Rica constitution when Juan Figueres Ferrer made the decision to permanently abolish the military. Is Costa Rica the only country without an army? Costa Rica There have been no armed forces in Costa Rica since […]

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What are the top 3 major sources of income for Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing: 6.0% mining: 3.6% manufacturing: 17.2% construction: 5.6% commerce and tourism: 16.9% transport, communications, and utilities: 7.9% government: 9.5% business, social and other services: 33.3%. What is the main source of income in Argentina? Argentina’s economy, which is one of the more powerful in the region, is dependent on services and manufacturing, […]

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