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Are there any volcanoes in Honduras?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Honduras is located on the Caribbean Plate, behind the subduction zone of the Cocos plate, and has only 4 possibly active volcanoes. The young volcanic fields of Honduras are related to regional rifting processes, caused by extensional stress on the crust of the Caribbean Plate rather than subduction. How many volcanoes have erupted in Honduras? […]

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What language do you speak in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Spanish. Languages of Costa Rica. Spanish in Costa Rica is spoken with a distinctive national accent and employs peculiar usages. Costa Ricans replace the diminutive ending -tito with -tico (hence their nickname), a practice known elsewhere but uncommon in Central America. What are the top 3 languages spoken in Costa Rica? Spanish is the official […]

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Does Guatemala have mail service?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Guatemalan postal service has been one of the hardest-hit companies in the country, as it has had to go through many ups and downs in order to overcome all kinds of problems and continue offering a postal service in the country. Is there mail delivery in Guatemala? Effective April 6, 2019, the Postal Service™ […]

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Is Chile temperate or tropical?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The majority of Chile is located in a climatic type known as temperate or one of the subtypes of temperate. What is a temperate climate? A climate that isn’t as hot as subtropical but is warmer than polar climates. What is the climate type in Chile? Chile has seven major climatic subtypes ranging from the […]

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Where do Vietnamese live in San Jose?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Little Saigon. Little Saigon is a neighborhood of San Jose, California, located in East San Jose. It is a hub for Silicon Valley’s Vietnamese community and one of the largest Little Saigons in the world, as San Jose has more Vietnamese residents than any city outside of Vietnam. How many Vietnamese people live in San […]

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How many African Americans died building the Panama Canal?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In the end, 350 white workers had died compared to 4,500 black workers. While the loss was tragic, it was far less than during the French era. Today, the Panama canal area is regarded as free of yellow fever and malaria. How many blacks died building the Panama Canal? During U.S. construction of the canal, […]

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How did Venezuela start speaking Spanish?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Spanish was introduced in Venezuela by colonists. Most of them were from Galicia, Basque Country, Andalusia, or the Canary Islands. The last has been the most fundamental influence on modern Venezuelan Spanish, and Canarian and Venezuelan accents may even be indistinguishable to other Spanish-speakers. How did Venezuela become a Spanish speaking country? Venezuela became independent […]

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Is Brazil a developed country?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The economy is a developing mixed economy that is the twelfth largest in the world by nominal gross domestic product (GDP) and eighth largest by purchasing power parity in 2020.Brazil is the 83rd country in the world in GDP per capita, with a value of US$6,450 per inhabitant. The country is rich in natural resources. […]

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Is Guatemala famous for volcanoes?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Lying between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Guatemala is a mountainous nation that is home to 37 awe-inspiring volcanoes. These make up part of the Central American Volcanic Arc: a long chain of volcanoes that stretches down the Central American Isthmus. Is Guatemala known for volcanoes? In total Guatemala is the home to […]

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How hot was it yesterday in San Jose?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

San Jose Weather History for the Previous 24 Hours Conditions Comfort Time Temp Humidity 2:53 pm 74 °F 36% 1:53 pm 75 °F 32% 12:53 pm 71 °F 35% What was the temperature in San Jose? Forecast for the next 48 hours Saturday Sunday Night Afternoon Temperature 54 °F 76 °F Clear. Mostly sunny. Feels […]

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What are the requirements to retire in Ecuador?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Requirements include: At least 65 years old. Background check from law enforcement authorities in countries where you have lived over the previous five years, also apostilled. Health insurance that at least covers the application period. You can buy travel insurance covering a 90-day period when you enter Ecuador. How much money do I need to […]

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Can Ecuadorians travel to DR?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Dominican Republic is open for travel. Most visitors from Ecuador can travel to Dominican Republic without restrictions. No quarantine is required. Can Ecuadorians travel to Dominican Republic? The Dominican Republic allows nationals from eight countries to enter without a visa or tourism entry tax (formerly known as a tourist card). These countries are Argentina, Chile, […]

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Is Costa Rica considered a free country?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Freedom of movement is constitutionally guaranteed and Costa Ricans enjoy relative freedom in their choice of residence and employment. Property rights are generally protected. Is Costa Rica a free country? While civil wars were common in the Federal Republic of Central America, Costa Rica was largely peaceful. In 1838, Costa Rica formally proclaimed itself an […]

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Is German spoken in Brazil?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

German dialects and Germanic languages are particularly strong in Brazil’s South and Southeast Regions. According to Ethnologue, ca. 3 million people in Brazil speak the Hunsrik Language, 1.5 million speak Standard German. Brazilian German Official language in Brazil show 9 municipalities Language codes Why do they speak German in Brazil? To attract the immigrants, the […]

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What does Plata mean in Bolivia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

silver – plata, monedas, color plata. What is Plata in Bolivia? silver. More meanings for plata. silver noun. color plateado, monedas de plata, argentino, suelto. What is Plata slang for? If you want to say the word for “money” in Spanish, you would generally say “dinero” or “el dinero.” However, a fairly common slang term […]

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