English is not very widely spoken in Argentina – the official language is Spanish, followed by Italian with around 1.5 million speakers.You may be OK using English in the tourist areas of Buenos Aires but elsewhere in the country you will not find many English speakers. Is Argentina safe for English? Despite this appalling attack, […]
What is Day of the family in Uruguay?
December 25 is a holiday in Uruguay just like in the rest of the Catholic world, but local people celebrate not Christmas but Day of the Family. Even though Uruguayans decorate their houses and streets with Christmas garlands, they have met their relatives and feasted together on December 25 for more than a century. What […]
What happened to Brazil’s economy in 2002?
In 2002, Brazil’s economy was suffering from lingering fiscal and current account problems, contagion from the crisis in neighboring Argentina, and the prospect that economic policies would be significantly altered after the elections. An IMF stand-by arrangement helped restore confidence and stabilized the economy. What caused Brazil’s economic crisis? The cause of the crisis was […]
How much cash can you bring into Panama?
When making a trip from your country of origin to Panama, each traveler or family traveling together has a limit of cash that they can take with them which is $9,999.99. If you travel with cash exceeding $10,000, and you do not duly declare it at Customs, the total amount of money can be taken […]
What are 3 famous people in Venezuela?
Whether it is by their beauty, strong determination or their sheer talent, these famous people from Venezuela carved their own niche in history. :: List of Famous People from Venezuela :: Simon Bolivar. Alejandro Chataing. Martin Tovar y Tovar. Jesús Rafael Soto. Andrés de Jesús Maria y José Bello López. Maritza Sayalero. Who are famous […]
Are Mexico and Chile allies?
Both nations re-established diplomatic relations on 23 March 1990.Chile and Mexico are the only two Latin American countries who are members of the OECD and both nations are two of the four founding members of the Pacific Alliance (the others being Colombia and Peru). Who are Chile’s allies? Foreign relations Chile is a member of […]
Does it rain everyday in Panama City Beach?
Fear not: there are plenty of things to do in Panama City Beach when you can’t soak in the sun. I know because it rained every day except for one during my recent trip with my son. We found ways to enjoy our time there and had an unforgettable time in the process. Does it […]
Are there Spanish people in Brazil?
Brazilians of Spanish descent can be estimated as being 1.5 million people in the 6 main metropolitan areas (around 5% of their total population in 1998) or 10 and 15 million in the whole country, according to Brazilian media and the Spanish government respectively. Do people Spanish in Brazil? But do Brazilians speak Spanish? Some […]
What is the race of people from Honduras?
Ethnic groups The majority of the Honduran population is Mestizo (a mixture of Spaniards and Amerindian), these people are descended from immigrants from Spain and Amerindian people like the Lencas and Mayans. According to studies the Mestizo population makes up 40% of the total population of Honduras. What race is Honduras considered? Honduras is a […]
What are the top 3 religions practiced in Argentina?
As of 2019, 79.6% of the population of Argentina is Christian, 62.9% belong to the Roman Catholic Church, 15.3% is Evangelical, 1.4% are other Christians, 18.9% are unaffiliated and 1.2% belong to other religions. What are some major religions in Argentina? According to a 2019 survey by Conicet, the country’s national research institute, 62.9 percent […]
Why do Ecuadorians say Mande?
Mande is the polite “you” form of mandar (to command). Basically, you’re politely asking, “What do you want me to do?” or “What do you command me to do?” It’s considered to be polite, so you may use this as you please in Ecuador with whoever you’re addressing. 31. Do Ecuadorians use Mande? Definition – […]
Is San Jose safe for tourists?
How Safe Is San Jose Really?In comparison to other cities in Costa Rica, San Jose has a higher rate of crime. It is usually packed with tourists during the day and it is a generally safe city, but the situation gets worse during the night. Is San Jose safe to visit? If you only look […]
Which country did Ecuador defeat to gain their independence in 1822?
1822 – Antonio Jose de Sucre, a follower of the independence leader Simon Bolivar, defeats Spanish royalists at the battle of Pichincha; Ecuador becomes part of independent Gran Colombia, which also encompasses Colombia, Panama and Venezuela. What country did Ecuador gain independence from? Gran ColombiaThe territory was colonized by Spain during the 16th century, achieving […]
Which side of the road do you drive in Chile?
right-hand. Driving in Chile is on the right-hand side of the road. Traffic laws in Chile differ from traffic laws in the United States in some respects. Right-hand turns are generally prohibited at red lights unless otherwise posted. Seat belts are mandatory. What side of the car is the steering wheel in Chile? rightAlmost always, […]
How did the Galapagos turtle get its name?
Spanish explorers, who discovered the islands in the 16th century, named them after the Spanish galápago, meaning “tortoise”. The Galápagos tortoises are native to seven of the Galápagos Islands. What is the Galapagos turtle called? Galápagos tortoiseWhat is a Galápagos tortoise? There are 13 living species of Galápagos tortoises, which are also sometimes called giant […]