The Bolivian economy grew rapidly between 1960 and 1977. According to one study, “persistent deficits and a fixed exchange rate policy during the 1970s led to a debt crisis that began in 1977. When did economic growth start? The wage-population data indicate that, between 1620 and the early decades of the 18th century, the English […]
How does Brazil celebrate Good Friday?
Days of Holy Week Sexta-feira da paixão (Good Friday) – Normally on this day people get together to eat and remember the death of Jesus. Most people don’t eat meat, they eat fish instead. How do they celebrate Easter in Brazil? As in the United States, Easter in Brazil is a day to go to […]
What are the dialects of Ecuador?
Today, Spanish spoken in Ecuador has 3 distinct regional variations: Amazonic, Andean, and Equatorial Coastal. The most widely spoken variants are Andean Spanish, spoken in the highlands, and Equatorial Coastal Spanish, spoken from the northern border with Colombia to the southern border with Peru. How many dialects does Ecuador have? What are main language dialects […]
Is Panama safe to retire?
Panama is a very safe retirement option, in fact Panama is one of the safest countries in Latin America. In relation to personal safety it has a very low level of crime and in relation to economic safety your investment in your home is just as safe as in the U.S. Can US citizens retire […]
Is Colombia richer than Mexico?
Colombia has a GDP per capita of $14,400 as of 2017, while in Mexico, the GDP per capita is $19,900 as of 2017. Is Colombia the richest country? Here are the 10 richest countries in South America: United States ($18.62 Tn) Brazil ($1.80 Tn)Richest Countries in South America 2021. Country Colombia GDP (IMF ’19) $336.60 […]
What is the population of Ecuador 2021?
The current population of Ecuador is 18,020,382 as of Tuesday, November 30, 2021, based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data. What is the population of Quito 2021? 1,901,000The current metro area population of Quito in 2021 is 1,901,000, a 1.44% increase from 2020. The metro area population of Quito in 2020 was […]
What environmental problems does Argentina face?
The major environmental issues in Argentina are pollution and the loss of agricultural lands. The soil is threatened by erosion, salinization, and deforestation. In the 1995, Argentina had 33,942 ha (83,872 acres) of forest and woodland. Air pollution is also a problem due to chemical agents from industrial sources. What are some major issues in […]
Is there a Santa Claus in Peru?
Santa Claus in Peru Santa Claus became part of the Peruvian celebrations sometime in the late 1800s. While St. Nick has a commercial foothold in the culture and is a fun element of the celebration, the prominent focus is still the religious celebration of the birth of the Christ child. Do they have Santa in […]
How long does school last in Costa Rica?
Primary school is mandatory in Costa Rica. It lasts for six years, starting when children are about six and ending when they are 12 or 13. Just like with preschool, primary education is broken into two cycles. How long is schooling in Costa Rica? Education in Costa Rica is divided in 3 cycles: pre-education (before […]
Can you fish in the Galapagos?
Fishing is prohibited from all tour boats, except for the day tour option known as “Pesca Vivencial.” Sport Fishing is NOT a permitted activity in the Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR).Permitted fishing methods include trolling, popping, jigging, fly-fishing, etc. Spearfishing is not permitted. Are you allowed to fish in the Galapagos Islands? Many fishermen brag about […]
How do Chileans greet each other?
The ‘abrazo’ is the most common greeting among friends and family. This consists of a handshake and a hug. Among family and friends they are not so close to, they will simply give a kiss on the right cheek. What is considered rude in Chile? Chileans stand closer to others than most North Americans or […]
Can you drive from Chile to Peru?
Can I drive from Chile to Peru? Yes, the driving distance between Chile to Peru is 3324 km. It takes approximately 40h 4m to drive from Chile to Peru. How do you cross Peru from Chile? There are two ways to cross the border from Peru to Chile, either by public bus or collectivo. No […]
How many Latinos live in San Jose?
In 2019, there were 1.5 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (384k people) in San Jose, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 256k White (Non-Hispanic) and 178k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups. 30.6% of the people in San Jose, CA are hispanic (313k people). What percentage of […]
Which town in Guatemala is most famous for its Semana Santa traditions?
Antigua. She says the marches are an experience “one should live at least once”. Antigua is currently buzzing as more than half a million pilgrims descend on this city of 46,000 for the spectacular Semana Santa parades, which start around Lent and culminate on Easter weekend. Where is Semana Santa celebrated in Guatemala? Antigua Guatemala[+] […]
What is the best car to buy in Costa Rica?
Cars to buy – What Makes and models are the best for Costa Rica. The 3 most popular brands in Costa Rica are Toyota, Nissan, and Hyundai. You can’t go wrong by sticking with these brands, for several reasons: Parts are readily available in almost any area of the country. What is the most popular […]