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How much of Venezuela speaks Spanish?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

There are at least 70 countries in the world with measurable Spanish speaking populations.The Numbers of Spanish Speakers in the World Exceeds 500 million. Country Venezuela Spanish Native Speakers 28,033,228 Spanish Second Language 674,100 Percentage Population 98.8% Total Spanish Speakers 28,707,328 Do they speak Spanish in Venezuela? There are at least forty languages spoken or […]

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Where did the people of Costa Rica originally come from?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Costa Rica’s history starts with the movement of tribes southwards from North America during the last Ice Age between 13,000 and 17,000 years ago. The first evidence of human settlement in Costa Rica comes from around 10,000BC (12,000 years ago). Where did the natives of Costa Rica come from? These tribes were traced back to […]

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How is Peru’s logo linked to the culture of the country?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The red color chosen for the logo is a reflection of the intense and vibrant red on Peru’s flag, which represents the dynamic culture and people of the country.The colors symbolize the diversity of Peru’s regions and landscapes, and its energetic and stimulating character. What is the Peru logo? The logo consists of the word […]

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How poor is Venezuela now?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

More than 75 percent of Venezuelans now living in extreme poverty.The 2020-2021 National Survey of Living Conditions found that the percentage of Venezuelans living in extreme poverty rose by nearly 10 percentage points from last year, the wire service noted, from 67.7 percent last year to 76.6 percent this year. Is Venezuela a poor country […]

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Is ziplining safe in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Is zip lining in Costa Rica safe? Short answer: yes. Zip lining in Costa Rica is extremely safe. Regardless of where you go, you’ll find knowledgeable and funny guides there to assist you with your harness, slow you down or stop you if you go to fast, and make you feel comfortable before you zip […]

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What do you call someone from Brazil?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Brazilians (Portuguese: Brasileiros, IPA: [bɾaziˈlejɾus]) are the citizens of Brazil. A Brazilian can also be a person born abroad to a Brazilian parent or legal guardian as well as a person who acquired Brazilian citizenship. Is it Brasilian or Brazilian? What’s the correct spelling: Brasília or Brazilia? In modern Brazilian Portuguese, the correct way of […]

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How safe is living in Honduras?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Violence has long ruled here. This Central American country actually has one of the highest murder rates in the world. Drug trafficking gangs, corruption, and extreme poverty keep Honduras down. Is Honduras a bad place to live? Although Honduras is among the most violent countries in the world, crime and murders are not spread around […]

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How much does healthcare cost in Guatemala?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Guatemalan government spends very little money on healthcare. In fact, Guatemala only spends about $97 per person on healthcare. Comparatively, the United States spends $7,825 per person, and healthcare is not even an explicit “right” under the U.S. constitution. Is healthcare free in Guatemala? Public health services are free to all Guatemalan citizens. However, […]

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How common is the last name Lima?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Lima Surname Distribution Map Place Incidence Frequency United States 18,228 1:19,885 Peru 16,809 1:1,891 Bolivia 14,349 1:740 Argentina 11,843 1:3,609 What nationality is the last name Lima? PortugueseLima is a Portuguese language surname. How many people have the last name Lima? In the United States, the name Lima is the 3,261st most popular surname with […]

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What is the biodiversity of Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

According to the National Biodiversity Strategy, Argentina is the habitat of 1,002 bird varieties and hundreds of reptile, mammal, and amphibian species. Unfortunately, 25 percent of them are under the threat of extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). How is Argentina biodiverse? Argentina is included in the group of the […]

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Does Panama have floods?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Since 23 July 2021, heavy rains have been reported in several provinces of Panama, causing severe flooding, especially in the Province of Bocas del Toro (Changuinola; Almirante and Chiriquí Grande), Chiriquí, and NabeBuglé. Does it flood in Panama? At least three people have died after widespread flooding in Panama, according to officials. Thousands of people […]

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Why does it rain so much in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Why Does it Rain in Costa Rica?Expansion cools the air forcing the water out, first as tiny droplets that form clouds, then as the droplets combine into drops, rainfall. From May through August the area of greatest heating and convective rainfall is north of the equator, over Costa Rica creating the rainy season. Does it […]

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Is Zika still a thing 2021 Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Today, in 2021, the number of cases of Zika in Costa Rica has decreased by more than 90% since 2016 and it is safe to travel to Costa Rica and easy to avoid the virus if properly informed. Is Zika virus still in Costa Rica? Active Zika Virus transmission has been detected in Costa Rica. […]

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What is Lima in cardiac?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Left internal mammary artery (LIMA) is considered the conduit of choice for the surgical treatment (CABG, coronary artery bypass grafting) of Coronary artery disease (CAD) due to its superior long term potency than the other conduits. What does patent Lima mean? Keeping a patent left internal mammary artery (LIMA) at re-operation is a challenging […]

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How many American expats live in Cuenca Ecuador?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

About 5,000 expats now live in Cuenca, Ecuador’s third largest city, says Tania Sarmiento, director of the Tourism for Cuenca Municipal Foundation. Where do most expats live in Cuenca? The Best Expat Communities in Cuenca El Centro (Old Town) The Parque Calderon contains a memorial to the hero Abdon Calderon, fountains, a gazebo, lush gardens, […]

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