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What is the best currency to use in Uruguay?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Uruguayan pesos. Out and about in the street, use Uruguayan pesos (Uruguay currency). If you try to offer a smaller business or a taxi driver another currency they won’t know what the exchange rate is and, not wanting to rip you off, may not be comfortable accepting them. What currency should I take to Uruguay? […]

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Is Ecuador English friendly?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The official language of Ecuador (and therefore Galapagos) is Spanish. However, English is widely spoken and understood at hotels, restaurants and tourist shops. Is English common in Ecuador? Spanish, the official language of Ecuador, is spoken throughout the country, although for many indigenous people it is their second language.It’s helpful to know a smattering of […]

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What jobs are in demand in Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Peru’s economy is one of the fastest growing in Latin America, and employers are hiring across most job sectors.The Best Job Prospects Software Programmers. Health Assistants. Civil Engineers. Food Scientists. Biomedical Engineers. Statistical Analysts. Cybernetic Security Specialists. What jobs do people in Peru do? The leading employment sectors in Peru have long been agriculture and […]

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Why is Brazil important in global markets?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Brazil is Latin America´s top oil producer and owns the largest recoverable ultra-deep oil reserves in the world, with 94% of Brazil’s oil production produced offshore. Brazil is also the largest electricity market in Latin America and the 7th largest globally in electricity generation capacity. How does Brazil contribute to global economy? Brazil’s production of […]

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Is Central America part of USA?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The term America (or the Americas) refers to all the lands in the Western Hemisphere, comprising the continents of North America and South America. (Central America is actually part of the North American continent.) The United States of America, or U.S.A., is a country in North America. Is South America part of USA? Strictly speaking, […]

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Can you drink the water in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Tap water in Costa Rica is generally clean and safe to drink. In some areas of the country, though, mainly on the Caribbean side and in non-touristy pockets around the country, it’s best to stick to bottled water.If you have any doubt, bottled water is widely available to purchase. Is it OK to drink tap […]

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What are native Chileans called?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In accordance with Law 19.253, the Chilean State recognizes the Mapuche, Aymara, Rapanui, Atacameño or Likan Antai, Quechua, Colla, Chango, Diaguita, Kawésqar and Yagán as the main indigenous peoples of Chile. Are Chileans indigenous? Most Chileans are of partially indigenous descent, and the term and its legal ramifications are typically reserved to those who self-identify […]

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Is Costa Rica safer than Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Travelers generally feel safer in Costa Rica compared to Jamaica when exploring or going out at night outside their all-included resort. Though there can thefts or car breaks in Costa Rica, the safety issues are nowhere near Jamaica’s, which is known for its strong poverty and high crime rates in some areas. Is Jamaica safer […]

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What nationality is Lima Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Lima was named by natives in the agricultural region known by native Peruvians as Limaq. It became the capital and most important city in the Viceroyalty of Peru. Lima • Mayor Jorge Muñoz Area • City 2,672.3 km2 (1,031.8 sq mi) • Urban 800 km2 (300 sq mi) What country is Lima Peru in? Lima, […]

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How do you say Mom in Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

La concha de la lora The subject can be interchanged for your mother (“la concha de tu madre”) or your sister (“la concha de tu hermana”) at will, and each is as bad as the other. What do you call a woman from Argentina? Let’s establish exactly what we are trying to say. There are […]

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How much of Venezuela is in poverty?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Three in four Venezuelans live in extreme poverty According to a study by a team of researchers in 2021 76.6% of Venezuelans live on less than $1.90 a day, the international standard for extreme poverty. What percentage of Venezuela is in poverty? The 2020-2021 National Survey of Living Conditions (ENCOVI), conducted by researchers at Andres […]

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Can you fly between Galapagos Islands?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The only way for travelers to get to the Galapagos Islands is by air. Travelers must fly from mainland Ecuador to the Galapagos. It is not possible to cruise from mainland and there is no road or ferry service. Which Galapagos Islands can you fly to? There are two airports in Galapagos, on the Islands […]

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Why did people emigrate to Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

There were many reasons why Europeans desired to migrate to the Americas in general, and to Argentina in particular. Most immigrants sought to leave behind the difficult economic times that led them to experience hunger and poverty, while others wanted to escape discrimination and persecution. Why are people migrating to Argentina? A strong foreign labor […]

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Why is Peruvian money called Sol?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Nuevo Sol is the currency of Peru. It is subdivided into one hundred centimos. The name is derived from Peru’s historic currency; the Sol was used during the 19th century until 1985. The origin of the word was from the Latin word solidus, but the name is also related to the Spanish solar. What […]

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What does Peru export to China?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Around 81.7 percent of the total Peruvian exports to China is made up of just two products: copper and fish meal, which explains Lima’s focus on selling different products to the Asian giant, the largest trading partner of Peru since 2014. Why does Peru trade with China? For China, Peru is an important source of […]

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