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Is Belize a developed or developing country?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Belize is considered to be a developing country, but the great disparity among developing countries is obfuscated by this classification. The World Bank classifies countries into four groups, based on per-capita gross national income (GNI, expressed in US dollars) calculated using the Atlas method1. What type of economy is Belize? Economy of Belize. Belize has […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How do you show respect in Brazil?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Brazilians will often greet with a kiss or a hug, and both men and women will frequently touch you when speaking, either patting your shoulder or placing their hand on your hand or arm to make a point. How can I be respectful in Brazil? Touching arms, elbows and backs is very common and acceptable. […]

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Who owns the land in Guatemala?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Of Guatemala’s forested land, 38% is privately owned, 34% is nationally owned, 23% is municipal, and 5% lacks clear ownership rights due to conflicts or encroachment (World Bank 2009a; FAO 2006; FAO 2008; Gibson and Lehoucq 2003; Stoian and Rodas 2006). What US company owned land in Guatemala how much what else did they control? […]

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What is Venezuelan accent?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Venezuelan accent is much like Caribbean Spanish, for example Cuban Spanish. In Venezuelan Spanish (and Cuban Spanish), words like “también” and “defensa”, for example, are pronounced something like “tambiéng” and “defengsa”. How do Venezuelan people talk? There are at least forty languages spoken or used in Venezuela, but Spanish is the language spoken by the […]

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Why is Chilean Spanish so different?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The primary reason it is different is because Chile is seperated from the rest of Latin America by the Andes to the east and the Atacama desert in the north. The rest of the board is the pacific and artic oceans. So Chileans are kind of in a bubble linguistically from the rest of the […]

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What is considered poverty in San Jose?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Table Population Income & Poverty Median household income (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 $109,593 Per capita income in past 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 $46,599 Persons in poverty, percent  8.7% What is considered poverty level in San Jose CA? The median family income for those areas is $118,400, according to HUD. Santa Clara County […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Costa Rica, San Jose

Can you drink the water in Honduras?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Can I drink the tap water in Honduras? Tap water quality is no good in Honduras, so avoid drinking tap water at all costs. You should also avoid consuming fruit that’s been washed with tap water, and drinking soft drinks with ice in them, since the ice may be contaminated. What is wrong with the […]

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Is Argentina a beautiful country?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Argentina is one of the most awe-inspiring countries in the world, with dramatic glacial landscapes, legendary tango performances, impressive wine and food scenes, and of course, cities like Buenos Aires.Here are 15 photos that will inspire you to visit one of South America’s most alluring and beautiful countries. Is Argentina a beautiful place? Argentina has […]

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Who settled South America?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Latin America came to fruition in the 1500’s after European “discovery” of the New World. Countries such as Spain, France and Portugal colonized the region. Although most of Latin America was colonized by Spain, the countries of Portugal and France also had major influences on the region. Who settled first in South America? Among the […]

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Is Buenos Aires First World?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Buenos Aires’ quality of life was ranked 91st in the world in 2018, being one of the best in Latin America. In 2012, it was the most visited city in South America, and the second-most visited city of Latin America.Buenos Aires. Autonomous City of Buenos Aires Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires • Mayor Horacio Rodríguez […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Argentina, Buenos Aires

How often are Panama hurricanes?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In fact, since records of hurricane activity have been kept beginning in 1871, Panama City, Florida has been hit by 60 hurricanes or major tropical storms. That is a major weather event every 2.43 years, with a Hurricane every 8 years. How often do hurricanes hit Panama? These hurricanes go to the east coast of […]

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How does climate change affect Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The climate of Argentina is changing with regards to precipitation patterns and temperatures.The increase in precipitation has led to more variability in precipitation from year to year in the northern parts of the country, with a higher risk of prolonged droughts, disfavoring agriculture in these regions. How does climate change affect Buenos Aires? Buenos Aires […]

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Why is Argentina’s football important?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The Argentina national team is one of the eight to have won the FIFA World Cup, having done so in 1978 and 1986, and also being runner-up in 1930, 1990 and 2014. Argentina has also won the top continental tournament, the Copa América, 15 times, and the FIFA Confederations Cup in 1992. What sport is […]

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Is Belize a wealthy country?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Belize’s primary exports are citrus, sugar, and bananas.Economy of Belize. Country group Developing/Emerging Lower-middle income economy Statistics GDP $1.925 billion (nominal, 2018) $3.367 billion (PPP, 2018) GDP rank 165th (nominal, 2019) 167th (PPP, 2019) GDP growth 2.1% (2018) 0.3% (2019e) −13.5% (2020f) 6.7% (2021f) Is Belize a rich country? Belize is considered an upper-middle-income country […]

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Why is it called Uruguay?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Uruguay is one of the safest countries on the continent. The name “Uruguay” comes from the language Guaraní and has a few different translations such as “river where the bird lives,” “river of the painted birds,” “river of the snails,” “winding river.” What means the name of Uruguay? The name Uruguay comes from the Uruguay […]

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