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What does the typical family look like in Brazil?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In cities such as Rio, a typical Brazilian family consists of a husband and wife and their two children. In some rural areas of Brazil, it is common to have families of five or six children. When a baby is born, families celebrate together.In communities all over Brazil, single-parent households are on the rise. How […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What is the rainbow flag in Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

flag of Cusco. The official flag of Cusco has seven horizontal stripes of color: red, orange, yellow, green, sky blue, blue, and violet. This rainbow flag was introduced to Peru in 1973 by Raúl Montesinos Espejo, in recognition of the 25th anniversary of his Tawantinsuyo Radio station. What does the rainbow flag mean in Peru? […]

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Which countries support Argentina claim to the Falklands?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

It is true that Brazil, Uruguay, Chile and other Latin American countries have openly supported Argentina’s claim to the islands. There is an instinctive disapproval in the continent of the remnants of colonialism, and a feeling that a European power has no real business operating from territory in the South Atlantic. Who supports Argentina’s claim […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How much money do I need to move to Brazil?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Residency visas for foreign investors require a minimum of $50,000 in investment in a Brazilian business. Other immigrant visas based on marriage, family and work are subject to individual circumstances and do not have the same financial requirements. How much money do you need to live comfortably in Brazil? How much money do you need […]

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How much does an engineer make in Nicaragua?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Average Salary for Various Roles Job Average Salary (USD) Chemical Engineer US $10,706 Finance Manager US $11,316 IT Manager US $11,395 Product Manager US $11,733 What is a good salary for an engineer? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) engineers have a median annual wage of $91,010 and the engineering field projects […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Does Panama have a military?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Panama is the second country in Latin America (the other being Costa Rica) to permanently abolish standing armies, with Panama retaining a small paramilitary security force.Panama maintains armed police and internal security forces, and small air and maritime forces. Are there US troops in Panama? About 6,500 U.S. troops remain in Panama, monitoring Latin American […]

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What is Lima animal?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

“LIMA” is an acronym for the phrase “least intrusive, minimally aversive.” LIMA describes a trainer or behavior consultant who uses the least intrusive, minimally aversive strategy out of a set of humane and effective tactics likely to succeed in achieving a training or behavior change objective. What are Lima principles? DEFINITION: LIMA requires that trainers […]

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

What tectonic plate is the Galapagos Islands on?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Nazca tectonic plate. Galapagos is located on the Nazca tectonic plate. This perpetually moving plate is heading eastward over the Galapagos hot spot and has formed the chain of islands. What type of plate boundary is Galapagos rise? divergent boundaryThe Galapagos Rise is a divergent boundary located between the South American coast and the triple […]

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

Why is Peru called Humboldt Current?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The Humboldt Current, also called the Peru Current, is a cold, low-salinity ocean current that flows north along the western coast of South America.The Humboldt Current is named after the German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt. In 1846, von Humboldt reported measurements of the cold-water current in his book Cosmos. How does Humboldt Current originate? Named […]

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How much does an apartment cost in Venezuela?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Summary of cost of living in Venezuela Food Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $747 Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $508 Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $40 How much is an apartment in Venezuela? A […]

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What is the most popular pet in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Number Of Animals Kept In Costa Rican Households Dog (53.0%) Chicken (20.3%) Cat (14.8%) Cattle (6.2%) Budgerigar or cockatiel (4.8%) Horse (4.5%) Pig (4.4%) Canary (4.1%) What pets are illegal in Costa Rica? So, why can’t exotic animals be pets in Costa Rica? Since 2012, the trade in wild pets, both wild-caught, and captive-bred wild […]

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Why do I want to go to Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

There are plenty of reasons to travel to Argentina. As the third most populous country in South America and the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world, Argentina has distinct and beautiful geography, interesting history and culture, thriving nightlife, and unique local cuisine. What makes Argentina so special? Argentina is also a nation of spectacular natural […]

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Is Panama part of Mexico?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Mexico is not part of Central America. According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica: “Central America, southernmost region of North America, lying between Mexico and South America and comprising Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Belize.” Is Panama its own country? Panama, country of Central America located on the Isthmus of Panama, the narrow […]

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Can you drive from Peru to Brazil?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Can I drive from Peru to Brazil? Yes, the driving distance between Peru to Brazil is 4420 km. It takes approximately 2 days 9h to drive from Peru to Brazil. Which direction would you travel to go from Brazil to Peru? Peru To Brazil road map Brazil is located nearly west side to Peru. The […]

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Was Chile a Spanish colony?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

By the 16th century, Spanish conquistadors began to colonize the region of present-day Chile, and the territory was a colony between 1540 and 1818, when it gained independence from Spain.In 1990, Chile made a peaceful transition to democracy, initiating a succession of democratic governments. Was chili a Spanish colony? Chile remained a colony of Spain […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

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