Brazil’s water supplies are running so low that government authorities are sounding the alarm on a looming crisis that could shock Latin America’s largest economy just as it begins to recover from the pandemic. Is there a water shortage in Brazil? Brazil, the country with the most freshwater resources in the world, has lost 15% […]
Is car insurance required in Chile?
All vehicles must carry seguro obligatorio (minimum insurance). Additional liability insurance is highly desirable. Rental agencies offer the necessary insurance. Do you need car insurance in Chile? Obligatory Insurance for Personal Accidents (SOAP) Law number 18490 mandates owners of motorized vehicles to have insurance coverage in the event of death or bodily injury as direct […]
What is the landscape like in Guatemala?
The landscape is predominantly mountainous and heavily forested, with narrow coastal plains and tropical, humid lowlands blanketed in rainforests, coffee and banana plantations. A string of volcanoes rises above the southern highlands along the Pacific, four of which are still active. How is the landscape in Guatemala? Amid these mountains, Guatemala’s landscape is coursed with […]
Can US permanent residents travel to Guatemala?
3. Citizens of Guatemala residing in the United States of America are also allowed to enter Guatemala with their permanent resident or resident alien card (Form no I-551). Can green card holder travel to Guatemala? Guatemala does not recognize green cards, driver’s licenses or other alternative documentation in lieu of a passport. If you are […]
Is Bolivia Third World?
Originally coined by French historian Alfred Sauvy in 1952, “Third World” was part of the “three worlds” label system used to describe a country’s political alliances.Third World Countries 2021. Country Human Development Index 2021 Population Iraq 0.685 41,179,350 Palestine 0.686 5,222,748 Bolivia 0.693 11,832,940 Vietnam 0.694 98,168,833 Is Bolivia 3rd world country? Although Bolivia may […]
Was Argentina ever a British colony?
1820-30. On February 2nd, 1825 Britain officially recognised Argentina as an independent state.That is not all Argentina has in common with Britain. It, too, was a colonial power, a product of often bloody expansion ever since the Conquistador Juan Diaz de Solis entered the River Plate in 1516. Was Argentina a British colony? In a […]
Can you buy coca leaves in Bolivia?
Coca leaves were declared an illegal substance under the 1961 UN convention on narcotic drugs. But the growing of coca leaves for religious and medicinal purposes is legal and licensed in Bolivia.President Evo Morales, who used to be a coca grower, has long campaigned to decriminalise the consumption of coca leaves. Is it illegal to […]
Are Panamanians Hispanic?
Panamanians are the 15th-largest population of Hispanic origin living in the United States, accounting for less than 1% of the U.S. Hispanic population in 2017.At the same time, the Panamanian foreign-born population living in the U.S. grew by 39%, from 61,000 in 2000 to 85,000 in 2017. What kind of race is Panamanian? Ethnic groups […]
Who lived in Ecuador before the Incas?
Quitu-Cara culture and the Kingdom of Quito These ancient indigenous people took over the Kingdom of Quito. The Shyris dominated for more than 700 years before they were invaded by the Inca Tupac Yupanqui. Cañari culture thrived from AD 400 to 1532 and the Cañari people still live in Ecuador today. Who originally lived in […]
Are Brazil and Peru allies?
Brazil and Peru relations Among the main objectives of the Brazil-Peru strategic alliance are integration in infrastructure, cooperation (mainly in social and security issues), border integration and economic-trade integration. Where is Peru in relation to Brazil? western South AmericaPeru is located in western South America. Peru is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, Chile to the […]
What jungle is in Peru?
Peruvian Amazonia (Spanish: Amazonía del Perú) is the area of the Amazon rainforest included within the country of Peru, from east of the Andes to the borders with Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil and Bolivia. This region comprises 60% of the country and is marked by a large degree of biodiversity. What forests are in Peru? FAO, […]
Why is Lima unique?
The city is part of an elaborate ecosystem that includes the Chillón, Lurín and Rímac Rivers. The city has a scenic view of the Pacific Ocean.Lima is the second largest desert capital city after Cairo in Egypt. The city is located on a desert strip between the Pacific Ocean and Andes Mountains. What makes Lima […]
What is the Weather like in Chile in February?
February Weather in Santiago Chile. Daily high temperatures are around 85°F, rarely falling below 77°F or exceeding 91°F. Daily low temperatures decrease by 2°F, from 57°F to 55°F, rarely falling below 50°F or exceeding 61°F. Is February a good time to visit Chile? February. February is Chileans’ favorite month to vacation. With unrelenting heat from […]
What animals do Ecuadorians eat?
In the mountains, pork, chicken, beef, and cuy (guinea pig) are served with a variety of carbohydrate-rich foods, especially rice, corn, and potatoes. A popular street food in mountainous regions is hornado (roasted pig), which is often served with llapingacho (a pan seared potato ball). Which major animal is a traditional meal in Ecuador? 1. […]
Why did Costa Rica abolish the army?
On the first of December in 1948, the then President of Costa Rica, José Figueres Ferrer, declared the end of the military spirit in his country. This decision was made after a violent civil war stemmed in politics. This military abolition was added to the Costa Rican Constitution in Article 12 in 1949. Why was […]