Peru: education level 2017 In 2017, more than 38 percent of the population aged 25 years and older had reached a level of lower secondary education. In that year, only 16 percent of the population within that age range had achieved a tertiary education level. How many people go to college in Peru? The number […]

In general, Chileans are just as satisfied with their lives as the OECD average. When asked to rate their general satisfaction with life on a scale from 0 to 10, Chileans gave it a 6.5 grade on average, in line with the OECD average. Does Chile have a high standard of living? Expats who live […]

The EU is negotiating a free trade agreement with Brazil as part of the EU’s Association Agreement negotiations with the Mercosur countries (which also include Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay). Does Brazil have any trade agreements? The United States engages with Brazil on trade and investment matters through a number of initiatives. In 2011, the United […]

Service Sector The services sector is the largest sector in Brazil contributing almost 65% to its gross domestic product. 7 The decreasing share of agriculture and industry over the years was taken up by the service sector, which has contributed more than 50% of the country’s GDP since the 1990s. What is Brazil’s major industry? […]

Coffee production in Guatemala began to develop in the 1850s. Coffee is an important element of Guatemala’s economy. Guatemala was Central America’s top producer of coffee for most of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st century, until being overtaken by Honduras in 2011. Do they grow coffee in Guatemala? Coffee has helped fuel […]

With landscapes ranging from hidden high-altitude hamlets in the Andes to primordial Amazonian marshes, and enormous sunny beaches to charming colonial towns, not to mention some exciting travel and tourism developments, Peru has quietly transitioned from a top South American travel hotspot to one of the world’s most What makes Peru so special? Peru is […]

Because of variations in altitude, Ecuador has a variety of climates. The lowlands are generally hot and humid. Temperatures on the coast are moderated by the Humboldt Current to a range of 65°F to 90°F. Temperatures in the Sierra are generally cool, ranging from 35°F to 75°F. What are the climates of Ecuador? Climate of […]

In 1977, President Jimmy Carter and General Omar Torrijos of Panama signed treaties that transferred control of the canal to Panama in 1999 but gave the United States the right to use military force to defend the waterway against any threat to its neutrality. Is Panama under US control? The Canal Zone was abolished in […]

Argentina is famous for its capital city, Buenos Aires, a top tourist destination with vibrant cultural life.Argentina is famous for being the birthplace of Tango, one of the most influential and well-known dances throughout the world. Why is Argentina famous for? Argentina is known for a vibrant culture that gave us tango, literary geniuses, and […]

Silva, which in Latin means “forest” or “jungle,”was brought by the Portuguese during the colonization of Brazil. The name was often given to those who did not have a family name or those who were not sure which city or region they came from. Thus, Silva spread rapidly throughout Brazil. Is Silva a Portuguese name? […]

It has the world’s largest known oil reserves and has been one of the world’s leading exporters of oil. Previously, the country was an underdeveloped exporter of agricultural commodities such as coffee and cocoa, but oil quickly came to dominate exports and government revenues. What are 3 interesting facts about Venezuela? Fun Facts about Venezuela […]

Today, the dominant culture of Venezuela reflects a blend of indigenous and Spanish customs, as well as regional Caribbean and Andean influences. Venezuelans are often described as warm, welcoming and open people. They are generally unified by a shared desire for fairness and equality. What makes Venezuela unique? A physiographically diverse country, Venezuela incorporates the […]