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How do I become a lawyer in Ecuador?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In order to obtain a license to practice, lawyers must possess a professional degree granted by a university in Ecuador which has to be recognised by the Secretary of Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (Secretaria de Educación Superior, Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación). How long does it take to become a lawyer in Ecuador? Ecuador […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How is Costa Rica fighting global warming?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Actions include the following main elements: emissions reduction by source, including energy, transportation, agriculture, land use (land- use change and the reduction of deforestation), industry, solid waste management and tourism (and associated international air travel), among other sectors; carbon sinks enhancement What is Costa Rica doing to mitigate its carbon footprint? On February 24, 2019, […]

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What is the language of Peruvians?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Spanish. The 2007 Census of Peru records just four major languages, although over 72 indigenous languages and dialects are spoken in the country. Around 84% of Peruvians speak Spanish, the official national language. Even so, over 26% of the population speaks a first language other than Spanish. Is Peruvian the same as Spanish? Peruvian Spanish […]

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At what age is school not free in Nicaragua?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

12. While education is described as being free and compulsory, children are only required to attend school until age 12, and attendance is not strictly enforced. Is education free in Nicaragua? Education in Nicaragua is free for all Nicaraguans. Elementary education is free and compulsory although this is not strictly enforced. Many children are not […]

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Does Lima have accent?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Way Peruvians Speaks in Lima Some people say that the accent in the capital is neutral, that it does not have a distinctive sound. Many people hold the opinion that the Peruvian accent, especially from Lima, and the Colombian accent, have the clearest, easiest to understand Spanish. Does Peru have accent? Perú, like in […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Lima, Peru

Is Ecuador a white country?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Other statistics put the Mestizo population at 55% to 65% and the indigenous population at 25%. Genetic research indicates that the ancestry of Ecuadorian Mestizos is predominantly white and Indigenous.Census data. № Time lapse Growth percentile 4 1982–1990 2.19% 5 1990–2001 2.05% 6 2001–2010 1.52% What percentage of Ecuador is white? 6.1 percent6.1 percent of […]

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Are the Falklands part of Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (Spanish: Islas Malvinas) is disputed by Argentina and the United Kingdom. Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute. February 1764 – April 1767 France December 1832 – January 1833 Argentine Confederation January–August 1833 United Kingdom August 1833 – January 1834 None January 1834 – April 1982 United Kingdom Do the Falklands belong to […]

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Do Costa Ricans need a visa for Canada?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Canada tourist visa from Costa Rica Most visitors from Costa Rica will not be allowed to travel to Canada. You are required to have mandatory quarantine. Where can Costa Ricans travel without a visa? Citizens of Costa Rica do not need a visa to visit any of the European countries that have signed the Schengen […]

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What regions are in Bolivia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Bolivia is made up primarily of six regions: The Andes, the Altiplano, the Yungas, the highland valleys, the Gran Chaco, and the tropical lowlands of the Parana and Amazon basins. How many regions is Bolivia divided into? The country is split into three topographical regions: the Andes and arid highlands of the west, the semi-tropical […]

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Do Brazilians speak English in Rio?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

English isn’t spoken widely Not many Brazilians speak English, particularly outside Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo.Brazilians are hospitable, though, and most will figure out a way to communicate. It’s helpful to come prepared with a good phrasebook. Can people in Rio speak English? Yes, it is very difficult. Nobody speaks english here, not even […]

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Can I be a dual citizen of the US and Ecuador?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

If a traveler enters Ecuador as a dual national then he/she must also depart as a dual national by presenting both passports. Dual citizens (Ecuadorian/U.S.) should also understand that as citizens of Ecuador, their U.S. citizenship is considered secondary to their Ecuadorian citizenship while they are in Ecuador. Can a US citizen have dual citizenship […]

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How many Uruguayans are there in the world?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Uruguayans Uruguayos c. 4 million Regions with significant populations Uruguay 3,286,314 (2011 Census) Diaspora total c. 630,000 Are Uruguayans Italians? Italian Uruguayans (Spanish: ítalo-uruguayos; Italian: italo-uruguaiani) are Uruguayan-born citizens who are fully or partially of Italian descent or Italian-born people in Uruguay. It is estimated that more than one third of Uruguayans are of Italian […]

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Is Brazil happy?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In Brazil, the research comprised the years of 1991, 2006 and 2014. According to this database, for Brazil, in 1991, 2006 and 2014, 54.5%, 56.7% and 56.4% of people declared themselves to be “happy”. As for the “very happy” category, the percentages for the same years were 21%, 33.6% and 35.4%. Is life good in […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Why are the Galapagos Islands so diverse?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Galapagos Islands are so biodiverse because of the many different habitat zones that can be found across the Islands. There are coral reefs, highland forests, sand dunes and scrubland, and the changing habitats from island to island. Species diversity is only one piece of the biodiversity puzzle. Why is there such a huge diversity […]

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

Can the water in Costa Rica make you sick?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Food and Water The water in Costa Rica is perfectly safe to drink, but tourists might not be used to the water, and it could cause them to feel sick.This is mostly due to eating foods that are different than their normal diet. Introducing new foods with new spices can result in some difficulties with […]

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