Nations. The US pledged $20 million, and Canada pledged $53 million Canadian dollars in humanitarian aid, saying most of it would go to Venezuela’s neighbors and trusted partners. Germany, Sweden, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Puerto Rico, and the European Commission also pledged aid. Does the US give foreign aid to Venezuela? Venezuela currently is not receiving […]

Costa Rica is Below the Hurricane Belt So while you can expect to have afternoon showers if you’re visiting the Caribbean Coast in September and October, peak hurricane season for the Caribbean islands, you really don’t need to worry about hurricanes. What islands are in hurricane belt? Where to Travel During Hurricane Season Aruba. The […]

Argentina. There are about 500,000 German speakers and around 320,000 Volga-Germans alone, of which 200,000 hold German citizenship. This makes Argentina one of the countries with the largest number of German speakers and is second only in Latin America to Brazil. Which country has most German speakers? Officially, there are six German speaking countries in […]

Ecuadorians (Spanish: ecuatorianos) are the people of Ecuador.The Valdivia culture is another well-known early Ecuadorian culture. Is it Ecuadorian or Ecuadorean? NGS preferred spelling is Ecuadorian. What is the nationality for Ecuador? People: Nationality: Ecuadorian(s). Ethnic groups: Mestizo (mixed Indian and Spanish) 65%, Indigenous 25%, Caucasian and others 7%, African 3%. Religion: Predominantly Roman Catholic […]

eight hours. Argentine law prohibits workers from exceeding eight hours in a day or 48 hours in a week. An average workweek is 45 hours, including five hours on Saturday. Night work is defined as work between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., and employees working at night cannot work more than seven hours in a […]

What is a major contributing factor to Costa Rica’s stable economy? Declining reliance on bananas, growing importance of tertiary and quaternary activities and high-tech fields. What factors have contributed to Costa Rica’s high standard of living? Costa Rica’s major economic resources are its fertile land and frequent rainfall, its well-educated population, and its strategic location […]

In comparison, Panama has a relatively easy process when it comes to becoming a resident.“I lived in Costa Rica with my family six years ago but decided to move to Panama instead. I found Panama to be more business friendly and the residency process was easier,” Sime explained. Is it better to move to Panama […]

Central America is quite safe for solo travelers. As long as you avoid isolated areas and don’t travel alone at night, you’ll be able to avoid the most common issues tourists face, such as petty crime.That way, you’ll be able to feel safe while also getting to connect with other people. What is the safest […]

The Embassy of the United States in Caracas is a United States embassy that represents the United States in Caracas, Venezuela. Since July 2018, the embassy has been led by the charge d’affaires James “Jimmy” Story, after President Nicolás Maduro ordered the expulsion of Todd D. Is the embassy in Venezuela closed? On March 11, […]

11,200 years ago. The earliest archaeological evidence from human settlement comes from Monte Verde (possibly as early as 16,500 BCE). Based on archaeological evidence from an excavation at Caverna da Pedra Pintada, human inhabitants first settled in the Amazon region at least 11,200 years ago. When did people first move to South America? about 11,000 […]

From north to south, Chile extends 4,270 km (2,653 mi), and yet it only averages 177 km (110 mi) east to west. Chile reaches from the middle of South America’s west coast straight down to the southern tip of the continent, where it curves slightly eastward. How long does it take to travel all of […]

Chiapas was linked with Guatemala in colonial days, but it became a Mexican state in 1824; its boundaries were fixed in 1882. In the 19th and 20th centuries, most of its people toiled in poverty under a small landowning elite, although some joined communal farms (ejidos) after the Mexican Revolution. Did Guatemala own Chiapas? In […]

Costa Rica is famous for beautiful beaches. With coastlines on the Pacific and Caribbean, it’s home to some of the best playas (“beaches”) in the world. Costa Rica’s coast is blessed with golden sand shaded by palm trees — and powdery white sand surrounded by offshore corals. Where is the prettiest beach in Costa Rica? […]

How do Chilean people talk? Spanish is the official and administrative language of Chile.However, it is not explicit if the above-mentioned speakers use these as their primary language. Is Chilean Spanish different? Chilean Spanish (Spanish: español chileno, español de Chile or castellano de Chile) is any of several varieties of Spanish spoken in most of […]