between six and seven academic years. As in the majority of Europe, in Ecuador a degree in medicine is an undergraduate degree. In order to graduate with a degree in medicine, medical students must study between six and seven academic years following high school (Table 1). How long does it take to become a doctor […]

listen), officially the Plurinational State of Bolivia, is a landlocked country located in western-central South America. The constitutional capital is Sucre, while the seat of government and executive capital is La Paz. Why is Bolivia called a landlocked country? Bolivia once had a coastline along the Pacific Ocean but lost its coastline territory to Chile […]

Of course it doesn’t snow often in La Paz, and even in “winter,” from June through September daytime temperatures typically reach into the upper 50s during the day, and fall to the low 40s at night. It seldom ever freezes in this high mountain region, and winters tend to be the dry season. Does Bolivia […]

How to impress a Colombian woman on a first date Don’t reference dumb clichés and bad jokes about Pablo Escobar and drugs. Don’t behave like a cerdo. Don’t act like an iceberg, flirt! Try your best moves on the dance floor. Keep your ears open. Talk to her with your charming accent in Spanish. How […]

In the agricultural sector, Ecuador is a major exporter of bananas (the largest exporter of bananas in the world), cut flowers, cacao, coffee, shrimp, wood, and fish. It is also significant in shrimp production, sugar cane, rice, cotton, corn, palm and coffee. Why is agriculture important in Ecuador? Agriculture is an important economic sector for […]

The name “Guatemala” comes from Nahuatl Cuauhtēmallān, “place of many trees”, a translation of K’iche’ Mayan K’iche’ , “many trees“. This was the name the Tlaxcaltecan soldiers who accompanied Pedro de Alvarado during the Spanish Conquest gave to this territory. What was Guatemala City once called? Antigua Guatemala, a city in the central highlands of […]

n or ñ (não) – No. namo (namorado; namorada) – Boyfriend; Girlfriend. What does D+ mean in Brazil? D+ = de-mais. pq. The Portuguese words for “Why?” and “Because” are Por quê? and Porque respectively – both are represented in textspeak as pq. vc. A nice easy one (in context at least) – this represents […]

Ángel Víctor Paz Estenssoro was a politician and president of Bolivia. He ran for president 8 times, winning in 1951, 1960, 1964, and 1985. Who is a very important person from Bolivia? Evo Morales (born October 26, 1959), incumbent President of Bolivia since 2006, he is the country’s first fully indigenous head of state in […]

Each chamber also contains a pair of auxiliary gates, which can be used to divide the chamber in two. This design allows for the transit of smaller vessels, such as canal tugs, without using the full quantity of water. Why does the Panama Canal have gates? The gates of the Panama Canal locks separate the […]

1. Chile is amongst the safest countries on Earth.Thanks to its low crime rates and nice behavior towards travelers, the “thin country” can be considered a very safe destination (especially if you visit its spectacular national parks). How safe is Chile now? According to this Chile is a pretty safe, and fairly peaceful (in general), […]

Ceviche Ceviche is probably Peru’s most famous food. Ceviche consists of raw fish marinated in lime juice, chilies, and onions. Lima is a coastal city. It’s deliciously tangy and refreshing, and a must-eat for anyone visiting Peru. Lomo Saltado’s origins are firmly in ‘Chifa’ cuisine. What is the most common food in Peru? Ceviche (Peruvian […]

Most of the population (over 86 percent) is either mestizo (having both Amerindian and white ancestry) or white. People of African (10.4 percent) and indigenous or Amerindian (over 3.4 percent) origin make up the rest of the Colombian population. What is the majority race in Colombia? Ethnic Groups Of Colombia Rank Ethnic Group Share of […]

Fees government fees main applicant $800 processing fees main applicant $250 total fees main applicant $1,050 How much money do you need to immigrate to Panama? Panama offers a residency visa to investors making a minimum investment of $40,000. The golden visa investment needs to be made into an official reforestation project. In return the […]