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Why is Panama City the capital of Panama?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Soon after its establishment, the city became an important center for the Spanish exploration and conquest of Peru. Panama City also became an important part of the gold and silver trade route.When Panama declared its independence from Colombia, Panama City was chosen to serve as the capital of the new country. Is the capital of […]

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How do you say cat in Venezuela?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

gato English (US) Spanish (Venezuela) German Near fluent. How do you say beautiful in Venezuela? Adoraba a su país, su rica cultura, música, diversidad, y realmente dio todo de sí mismo para la construcción de una Venezuela digna, fuerte y hermosa. beautiful hermoso Venezuela Venezuela How do you say strawberry in Venezuela? 3. Fresa. In […]

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Who discovered Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Europeans first arrived in the region with the 1502 voyage of Amerigo Vespucci. The Spanish navigators Juan Díaz de Solís and Sebastian Cabot visited the territory that is now Argentina in 1516 and 1526, respectively. In 1536 Pedro de Mendoza founded the small settlement of Buenos Aires, which was abandoned in 1541. When was Argentina […]

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Can you drink the tap water in Buenos Aires?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Is it safe to drink the tap water in Buenos Aires, Argentina? The tap water in Buenos Aires, and in most parts of Brazil, is considered safe to drink. The British first engineered the water system in Buenos Aires in 1869, and now the water is as safe as, or better than, the tap water […]

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How do you say thank you in Guatemala?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

“Oots ma-tee-osh”. Translation: “Thank you very much.” “Mané matiox.” How do you say hello in Guatemala? When meeting someone for the first time, it’s customary to say, “mucho gusto” (a shortened version of “nice to meet you”). Simply saying “hola” is considered too casual. Other greetings include “buenos días” (good morning), “buenas tardes” (good afternoon), […]

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How bad is poverty in Venezuela?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Three in four Venezuelans live in extreme poverty According to a study by a team of researchers in 2021 76.6% of Venezuelans live on less than $1.90 a day, the international standard for extreme poverty. How much of Venezuela is in poverty? The 2020-2021 National Survey of Living Conditions (ENCOVI), conducted by researchers at Andres […]

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Does Chile have a temperate climate?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Chile’s central region has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. In the summer months temperatures reach highs of about 28°C. In the middle of winter (July), temperatures fall to around 14°C, sometimes lower and it is the winter months when most of the rain falls. Is Chile tropical or temperate? The climate of Central […]

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How many Chileans live in the United States?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Chileans Total population United States 138,969 Spain 106,060 Sweden 56,138 Canada 45,190 What percentage of the US population is Chilean? Chileans are more than 1% of the entire population in only fifteen communities in the US. How many Chileans are in the USA? 126,810 peopleAccording to the 2010 census, there were 126,810 people living in […]

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What is a fun fact of Panama?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Panama is the only place in the world where you can see the sun rise on the Pacific and set on the Atlantic. The canal generates fully one-third of Panama’s entire economy. “A man, a plan, a canal; Panama.” is a palindrome. Panama was the first Latin American country to adopt the U.S. currency as […]

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What do they drink in Venezuela?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Other favourite and refreshing drinks include cocada which is a milkshake made from coconut milk (it is extremely popular on the coast), merengadas which are fruity milkshakes, papelón con limon which is sugarcane juice flavoured with lemon, and chica, a sweet rice-based drink. What is the national drink of Venezuela? Rum is also Venezuela’s national […]

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Did the Portuguese discover Brazil?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Brazil was officially “discovered” in 1500, when a fleet commanded by Portuguese diplomat Pedro Álvares Cabral, on its way to India, landed in Porto Seguro, between Salvador and Rio de Janeiro. (There is, however, strong evidence that other Portuguese adventurers preceded him. Who accidentally discovered Brazil? Pedro Álvares Cabral was a Portuguese explorer who is […]

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What is the environment like in Ecuador?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The coastal lowlands in the western part of Ecuador are typically warm with temperatures in the region of 25 °C (77 °F). Coastal areas are affected by ocean currents and are hot and rainy between January and April. The weather in Quito is consistent with that of a subtropical highland climate. What type of environment […]

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What does Brazil produce that is largest most in the world?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

sugarcane. Brazil’s agricultural production in 2018. In 2018, Brazil: It was by far the largest world producer of sugarcane (746.8 million tons). The 2nd place, India, produces about half of Brazil’s production (376.9 million tons). What is Brazil most known for producing? Major agricultural products are coffee, sugar, soybeans, manioc, rice, maize, cotton, edible beans […]

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What did the United Fruit Company do in Guatemala?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The United Fruit Company was, essentially, a state within the Guatemalan state. It not only owned all of Guatemala’s banana production and monopolized banana exports, it also owned the country’s telephone and telegraph system, and almost all of its railroad track. What happened to the United Fruit Company in Guatemala? In 1952, the government of […]

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What do Guatemalan people call themselves?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

chapines. Chapín / Chapina Guatemalteco is the official term, but people in Guatemala consider themselves chapines. Chapín is a male from Guatemala, and chapina is a female. How do you say dude in Guatemala? Traditionally, cerote is used offensively; it’s like calling someone a loser. It’s still commonly used this way in Guatemala, but more […]

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