The Galápagos Islands are an isolated set of volcanoes, consisting of shield volcanoes and lava plateaus, located 1,200 km (746 mi) west of Ecuador. They are driven by the Galápagos hotspot, and are between 4.2 million and 700,000 years of age. What types of volcanoes make up the Galápagos Islands and where would you find […]
What is the minimum wage in Venezuela?
Venezuela increased the minimum monthly wage to up to 10 million bolivars, Labor minister Eduardo Pinate said according to the ministry’s Twitter account. The amount is equivalent to $3.54, according to the central bank reference exchange rate. What is the average salary in Venezuela? According to the OVF (Venezuelan Finance Observatory) in a recent survey […]
Do I need to speak Spanish to visit Chile?
This is as true for Chile as it is anywhere else. Certainly, English is widely spoken in most established tourist destinations, so it’s not essential.The ability to speak Spanish will take you a long way when visiting most south American countries, including Chile. Be warned, though: They speak Chilean Spanish there. Is English widely spoken […]
What alcohol is Peru famous for?
Pisco is a Peruvian grape distillate and it is the basis of Peru’s best-known alcoholic beverages. Thus, pisco sour is made with pisco, lemon juice, egg white, angostura bitters (a kind of lemon juice concentrated) and gum syrup (sugar). What is the national drink of Peru? pisco sourChile and Peru both claim the pisco sour […]
What’s the best Central American country to live in?
Costa Rica Costa Rica is home to thousands of expatriates choosing to spend their retirement abroad. It has one of the highest standards of living for Central America, in comparison to its neighbouring countries. What is the safest Central American country to live? Costa Rica is consistently rated as the safest country in all of […]
What religion is Honduras?
Christianity is the predominant religion in Honduras, representing 76% of the total population according to a 2017 estimate. The pre-Hispanic peoples that lived in actual Honduras were primarily polytheistic Maya and other native groups. In the 16th century, Roman Catholicism was introduced by the Spanish Empire. What is the main religion in the Honduras? CatholicismCatholicism […]
Can a US citizen fly to Venezuela?
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 4 Travel Advisory for Venezuela , stating “do not travel to Venezuela due to crime, civil unrest, poor health infrastructure, kidnapping, arbitrary arrest and detention of U.S. citizens, and COVID-19.” The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not issued Do US citizens need a […]
What is the tradition of Peru?
Inti Raymi, the ancient Inca Festival of the Sun, is one of the most traditional Peruvian festivals on our list, indigenous in design and untouched by Catholic tradition. Held annually on June 24th, Inti Raymi is meant to celebrate the Winter Solstice – remember that we’re in the Southern Hemisphere here! What is the main […]
Does it ever snow in Quito Ecuador?
The cool climate in Quito and other areas in the Andes usually merits a jacket. Snow rarely falls even at these high altitudes. The only glimpse of snow most Ecuadorians have ever had is of the snow capped peaks of 20,000+ feet (6,096m), which are covered in snow year round. What is the coldest it […]
Does Bolivia have branches of government?
Approximately 60% of Bolivia’s citizens voted to approve the new constitution during a national referendum on 25 January 2009 after months of dispute. The 1967 constitution (revised in 1994) provides for balances to three-way power between the executive, legislative and judiciary branches of government. What are the branches of government in Bolivia? Government Branches Main […]
Why is Argentina inflation so bad?
As is always the case with rapid inflation, the price increase in Argentina was fueled by rapid expansion of the money supply. The seigniorage earned from monetary expansion served the needs of the government as a method of taxation that was difficult to avoid and politically easy to enact. Does Argentina have high inflation? Argentina’s […]
What is the relative location of the Galapagos Islands?
The Galapagos Islands are part of Ecuador although they lie in the Pacific Ocean about 960 km to the west of mainland South America. Where is Galapagos Islands located? EcuadorThe Galápagos Islands are a chain of islands, or archipelago, in the eastern Pacific Ocean. They are part of the country of Ecuador, in South America. […]
How many goals does Messi have with Argentina?
He has scored a record 80 goals in 158 caps for Argentina. Who is better internationally Messi or Ronaldo? Messi actually has a greater goal scoring record (14) at major tournaments than Ronaldo (12), so when compared with their competitive goal scoring records, Messi has scored 48% of his goals at a major tournament, whereas […]
Where do the black people live in Honduras?
In the northern end of their territory, the people are primarily of African-Native American ancestry; others are of mixed African-Native American and English descent. Their territory extends from Cape Camarón, Honduras, to Río Grande de Matagalpa, Nicaragua, along the Mosquito Coast, in the Western Caribbean Zone. What race is Honduras considered? Honduras is a relatively […]
Is San Jose bigger than Los Angeles?
As the third-biggest city in California, San Jose is still well behind San Diego (population: 1.3 million) and Los Angeles (3.9 million) but San Jose is growing at a faster rate. What is bigger city than Los Angeles? New York City, 469 square miles Almost the same size, as of 2013 New York City fit […]