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What sports do they play in Nicaragua?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The most popular sport in Nicaragua is baseball, and baseball diamonds can be found throughout the country. Boxing has grown in popularity, largely in response to the success of Nicaraguan fighter Alexis Arguello. Other preferred sports include football (soccer), weightlifting, and swimming. What is the national sport of Nicaragua? BaseballBaseball is the national game of […]

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What is the other name of South America and why?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Because Mexico and Central America share an Iberian heritage with nearly all of South America, this entire region frequently is grouped under the name Latin America. Why is South America so called? All except three speak Spanish: most Brazilians speak Portuguese, and both French Guianese people and Haitians speak French. All together, about 578 million […]

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How can tourists avoid Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Pick “Off the Beaten Path” Places to Avoid Crowds in Costa Rica Skip Jaco, Go to Esterillos. Skip Tamarindo, Go to Nosara. Skip La Fortuna, Go to Sarapiqui. Skip Manuel Antonio, Go to Osa Peninsula. What should I avoid in Costa Rica? Things You Should Never Do While Visiting Costa Rica Leave valuables unattended. Unfortunately, […]

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What is the traditional music in Ecuador?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Pasillo. Pasillo, pasacalle, and yarabi are popular styles of folksong, with the former being similar to a flute and usually downtempo as it is descended from the waltz. Pasacalle is a form of dance music, while the sentimental yarabi is probably the most popular form in Ecuador. What is pasillo music? Pasillo (English: little step, […]

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Where do Garifuna live in Belize?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Today, the Garifuna people live mainly in small towns on the Caribbean coasts from Belize to Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In Belize, the town of Dangriga in southern Belize is considered the spiritual capital of the Garifuna people, as it has the greatest concentration of them in Belize. Where did the Garifuna settle in Belize? […]

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Is the dollar strong in Colombia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Colombia enjoys both of these, which means a strong US dollar is simply an extra reason to invest. Today’s dollar-peso currency exchange has ensured Colombia is more competitive than ever when it comes to undertaking business in the country. Is the US dollar worth a lot in Colombia? The US dollar is the only foreign […]

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What is summer like in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Costa Rica itself has an average temperature of 70 F to 81 F. Due to its proximity to the equator, it has no real summer or winter. It does however have a rainy season from May to November. Is summer a good time to visit Costa Rica? The best time to visit Costa Rica is […]

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Is Venezuela in the eastern or western hemisphere?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Falling within the tropics, Venezuela sits close to the equator, in the Northern Hemisphere. Where Venezuela is located? Venezuela, country located at the northern end of South America. It occupies a roughly triangular area that is larger than the combined areas of France and Germany. What kind of country is Venezuela? Venezuela is a federal […]

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What is the country of Ecuador?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

South America. Ecuador, country of northwestern South America. Ecuador is one of the most environmentally diverse countries in the world, and it has contributed notably to the environmental sciences. What is the country Ecuador known for? Ecuador is famous for being home to the Galápagos Islands, but there’s much more to the fourth-smallest nation in […]

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What are people doing to protect the Galapagos Islands?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Here are two great examples of successful conservation projects to protect endangered Galapagos species. Galapagos Tortoise Conservation. Galapagos Penguin Conservation. Galapagos Marine Conservation. Control of Invasive Species at Galapagos. Prevention of New Invasive Species. Responsible Fishing. Plastic Trash & Recycling. What can we do to protect the Galapagos Islands from climate change? To protect the […]

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

Is China involved in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In 2020, 2% of Costa Rica’s exports and 14% of its imports were with China. Despite these cordial ties and trade benefits, the Chinese company responsible for expanding and modernizing Highway 32 in Costa Rica has yet to finish construction, due to design errors and delays in property expropriations. Does China own Costa Rica? China […]

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What is the name of the largest lake in Guatemala?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Lake Izabal. Lake Izabal, Spanish Lago de Izabal, lake in northeastern Guatemala. The country’s largest lake, Izabal occupies part of the lowlands between the Santa Cruz Mountains to the northwest and the Minas and San Isidro mountains to the southwest and southeast. What are the names of three lakes in Guatemala which one is the […]

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What is the Spanish name for the Galapagos Islands?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Archipiélago de Colón. The Galápagos Islands (Spanish name: Archipiélago de Colón or Islas Galápagos, from galápago, “saddle”- after the shells of saddlebacked Galápagos tortoises) are an archipelago made up of 13 main volcanic islands, 6 smaller islands, and 107 rocks and islets. What is the nickname of the Galapagos Islands? Enchanted IslandsThe term “Enchanted Islands” […]

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How long can a visitor stay in Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

90 days. Depending on their nationality travelers are now allowed to stay in Peru for up to 90 days in a 180 days period, 90 days in a 365 days period or 180 days in a 365 days period for touristic, recreational or health purposes; the 180 days period isn’t per half year from Januar […]

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What religion is Central America?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Roman Catholic. The majority of people in this region are Roman Catholic. In most of these countries, the Catholic population ranges from 80 to 90 percent. What are the different religions in Central America? These main religions include (but are not limited to) the major expressions of Christianity (Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, Pentecostalism, Mormonism, and Jehovah’s […]

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