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What percentage of people in Uruguay speak Spanish?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

99%. Spanish is the official language of Uruguay. It is also spoken by almost 99% of the population of Uruguay. Do people from Uruguay speak Spanish? In Uruguay, Spanish is the official language, but the Spanish spoken here is different from what you would hear in Mexico. Uruguayan Spanish has a great deal of Italian […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Does San Jose airport have a curfew?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The City of San Jose established and began enforcing a noise-based curfew program during the hours of 11:30 pm and 6:30 am, which allows aircraft certificated by the FAA at a noise level at or below 89.0 EPNdB (average of take off, sideline and approach noise levels) and aircraft listed on the Schedule of Authorized […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Costa Rica, San Jose

How species on the Galapagos Islands have changed over time?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Over the years, fourteen different sub-species of finch have evolved there. Some of them hop on the ground and eat seeds, some stay in trees and eat insects. The finches changed to fit in where there was not already some other animal or bird eating the available food or using the available nesting sites. How […]

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

Why is Independence Day in Peru important?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

July 28 is Peru’s Independence Day, and it is one of the most important national holidays in Peruvian communities around the world. The day commemorates Peru’s independence from the Spanish empire by Jose de San Martín. The following day, July 29, celebrates the establishment of the Republic of Peru. Why independence is celebrated? Independence Day […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How much do doctors make in Chile?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The average pay for a Physician is CLP 59,673,714 a year and CLP 28,689 an hour in Chile. The average salary range for a Physician is between CLP 40,633,547 and CLP 77,840,168. On average, a Doctorate Degree is the highest level of education for a Physician. What is the highest paying job in Chile? The […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How can I move to Colombia from us?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

People who want to live and work in Colombia must acquire a cedula extranjera. Among ways you can qualify for a work or residency visa are: Qualifying as a long-term holder of a temporary visa. Some temporary visas can turn into permanent visas if the holder has them for a continuous period of five years. […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

When did Ecuador get its name?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Ecuador is located in the western corner at the top of the South American continent. Ecuador is named after the Equator, the imaginary line around the Earth that splits the country in two. What was Ecuador before? Ecuador was part of the Viceroyalty of Peru until 1740, when it was transferred to the Viceroyalty of […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is it rude to arrive on time in Venezuela?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

If you are invited to a Venezuelan’s house: Arrive 15 to 30 minutes later than invited. Arriving on time or early shows that you are too eager, which is interpreted as greedy. Are Venezuelans punctual? Venezuelans are generally relaxed in regard to timekeeping. Social occasions may start late and run overtime. However, it is still […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Was the 82nd Airborne in Panama?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

When the U.S. invaded Panama during Operation Just Cause in December 1989, three young engineer Soldiers parachuted in with the 82nd Airborne Division. Did the 82nd jump into Panama? ‏‎82nd Airborne Division‎‏ The invasion of Panama begins. At approximately 2:10 am Panama time, 2,179 All American Paratroopers from 1-504, 2-504, and 4-325 descend onto Panama’s […]

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Is Venezuela culturally diverse?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

As a country evolves brings infinite changes. However, the cultural diversity in Venezuela is not only derived from indigenous, African and Spanish ancestors. The cultural diversity in Venezuela is also due to a mixture with European foreigners who arrived in the country after the crisis caused by the Second World War. Is Venezuela multicultural? The […]

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Does Costa Rica have freedom of speech?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Costa Rica is considered one of the freest Central American countries when it comes to free speech and free press; however, they have taken a lot of criticism because of libel laws which are considered to be extremely outdated (Country Watch). Does Costa Rica have freedom of press? In 2021, Costa Rica had a press […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How many Scots are there in Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

100,000 Argentines. Argentina. A Scottish Argentine population has existed at least since 1825. There are an estimated 100,000 Argentines of Scottish ancestry, the most of any country outside the English-speaking world. Why are there so many Scots in Argentina? Consequently, the Scots who went to Argentina in the early years came from many backgrounds, and […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How many species are there in Venezuela?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

More than 4,000 species of animals live in Venezuela, including more than 350 discrete mammal and reptile species, more than 1,400 avian species, and nearly 2,000 marine species. Animals native to Venezuela include jaguars, the crab-eating fox, the giant anteater, and the giant otter. What animals are there in Venezuela? 10 Animals That Live in […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What does Brazil export to Canada?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The list of top Brazilian exports to Canada includes oxide and aluminum hydroxides ($727 million); cane sugar, raw ($244 million); raw coffee beans ($139 million); crude oil ($99 million); and aircraft ($90 million). What foods does Canada import from Brazil? Canada Imports from Brazil Value Year Vegetable, fruit, nut food preparations $120.92M 2020 Coffee, tea, […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Why is San Jose air quality bad?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

City-wide emissions are primarily from mobile sources, including cars, heavy-duty trucks, planes, and ships from nearby ports. Wildfires, though temporary and sporadic, contribute to large air pollution spikes and are commonly the reason that air quality in San Jose reaches “unhealthy” or worse levels. How bad is the air quality in San Jose right now? […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Costa Rica, San Jose

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