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Travel Q&A and Tips

Is Brazil a good country?

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Brazil is South America’s most influential country, a rising economic power and one of the world’s biggest democracies. Over the past few years it has made major strides in its efforts to raise millions out of poverty, although the gap between rich and poor remains wide. Is Brazil a good place to live? Brazil is […]

Is Venezuela safe in 2021?

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Do not travel to Venezuela due to crime, civil unrest, poor health infrastructure, kidnapping, arbitrary arrest and detention of U.S. citizens, and COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. Is Venezuela a safe country? Crime. There is a high threat from violent crime and kidnapping throughout Venezuela, which […]

Is Belize a country or state?

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Belize, country located on the northeast coast of Central America. Belize, which was known as British Honduras until 1973, was the last British colony on the American mainland. Is Belize its own country? Belize was granted independence from Britain in 1964, and became “Belize” in 1973. However, according to the CIA World Factbook, border disputes […]

What is the drinking age in Panama?

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18. Drinking Age by Country 2021 Country On Premise Drinking Age Off Premise Drinking Age Panama 18 18 New Zealand 18 18 Ireland 18 18 Costa Rica 18 18 Where is the drinking age 16? In Europe, the most average (median) alcohol minimum purchasing age is 18 years old. But some countries (Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, […]

Is Argentina a good place to immigrate to?

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A Welcoming Expat Destination Argentina is the world’s largest Spanish-speaking nation by area and a place where there’s still lots of room for everyone. Even when you live in one of its thriving cities, you never have to travel far to find wild and inspiring nature close at hand. Is it hard to immigrate to […]

What does the name Argentina mean?

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The country’s name comes from the Latin word for silver, argentum, and Argentina is indeed a great source of valuable minerals. What does Argentina mean? Argentina (a Spanish adjective meaning “silvery”), traditionally called the Argentine in English, is ultimately derived from the Latin argentum “silver” and the feminine of the adjectival suffix -īnus. The Latin […]

Why do capybaras not live in Chile?

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Because they are semi-aquatic animals, they live especially in the wetter parts of the continent in countries like Brazil or Venezuela, but they are spread more or less throughout the whole continent, with the exception of mountainous Chile. Are there capybaras in Chile? Capybaras are semiaquatic mammals found throughout almost all countries of South America […]

What is the biggest meal of the day in Argentina?

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Dinner. Main Meals: Lunch and Dinner in Argentina Lunch is usually the largest meal of the day. What do Argentines eat in a day? Learning When to Eat in Argentina 7:00 Breakfast: toast or medialunas, coffee or tea. 11:00 Mid-morning Breakfast: coffee or tea with a small cookie. 2:00 Lunch: a portion of meat, salad, […]

Why do they speak Spanish in Guatemala?

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Nearly 93% of the population of Guatemala speak Spanish. The language was introduced in the country by the Spanish colonists and was taught to the indigenous inhabitants of the country by missionaries and the earliest Guatemalan schools. Today, Spanish acts as the primary medium of instructions in schools nationwide. Do most people in Guatemala speak […]

Is Belize independent from England?

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After several months of negotiations with Great Britain and Guatemala, Belize achieved full independence from the United Kingdom on September 21, 1981. Does England still own Belize? Belize, which was known as British Honduras until 1973, was the last British colony on the American mainland.Belize achieved independence on September 21, 1981, but it has retained […]

What Native American tribes lived in Costa Rica?

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There are three tribes in Costa Rica that are of Mesoamerican descent. The Huetares, Chorotegas, and Guatusos or Malekus tribes all traveled to Costa Rica from the north. These tribes were traced back to indigenous groups from Mexico and Guatemala, such as the Mayans and Aztecs. What indigenous groups lived in Costa Rica? Indigenous Peoples […]

What Empire ruled Nicaragua?

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Mexican Empire. Nicaragua became a part of the First Mexican Empire in 1821, was a part of the United Provinces of Central America in 1823, and then became an independent republic in its own right in 1838. Who was Nicaragua colonized by? The country’s name is derived from Nicarao, chief of the indigenous people living […]

Is Panama Canal worth seeing?

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Panama Canal is a marvel of engineering and worth visiting when you go to Panama. In fact, I’d say if it’s the reason you decide to visit, that’s completely ok. It’s that interesting to see and to learn about. And think about it—the original sections were built over 100 years ago. What is so great […]

How long is school in Chile?

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The school year is divided into semesters. The first semester runs from late February or early March to early July. Following a two-week winter break school resumes and lasts until late November or early December, followed by summer vacations. The dates are set by the Ministry of Education in each Region. How long does school […]