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What rainforest is in Nicaragua?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Located in the state of Jintoga in Northern Nicaragua, the Bosawas Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO designated biosphere reserve that takes up almost 15 percent of the nation’s total landmass. Clearly, this rainforest is an enormous one that even today has not fully been explored or recorded. What is the rainforest in Nicaragua called? The […]

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What is the safest part of Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Tamarindo. Tamarindo, Puerto Viejo and Drake Bay are the safest areas in Costa Rica. You’ll hardly find any crime here apart from the typical pickpocketing. Which part of Costa Rica is the best to stay? Best Places to Stay in Costa Rica Jaco Beach—Sportfishing Hotspot. Nosara Beach—Surf & Yoga. Tortuguero—A Wildlife Wonder. Coco Beach—Beaches & […]

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Does Peru have a coastline?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Peru is a country on the central western coast of South America facing the Pacific Ocean. It lies wholly in the Southern Hemisphere, its northernmost extreme reaching to 1.8 minutes of latitude or about 3.3 kilometres (2.1 mi) south of the equator.Geography of Peru. Continent South America Coastline 2,414 km (1,500 mi) Has Peru got […]

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How much is a car in Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Argentina: mid-sized car cost in Buenos Aires 2018-2019 In 2019, the average cost of a mid-sized car in Buenos Aires amounted to approximately 16,407 U.S. dollars, down from 21,394 U.S. dollars a year earlier. Can a foreigner buy a car in Argentina? Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Argentina[edit] Vehicles with Argentine papers […]

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Who lived in Peru before the Inca?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Chavín people. One of the oldest pre-Inca cultures in Peru, the Chavín people lived in the northern Andean highlands from approximately 900 B.C. to around 200 B.C., with their influence spreading to the northern coastal-dwelling populations too. Who were before the Incas? The Chavín, Paracas, Nazca, Huari, Moche, and Incas, among others, form a long […]

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Why shouldn’t you swim in the river in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Don’t swim in rivers Costa Rica is home to a very large population of crocodiles and the rivers and river mouths are their territory. Bull sharks also really love river mouths for their murky and food dense waters. What should I avoid in Costa Rica? Things You Should Never Do While Visiting Costa Rica Leave […]

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Is Guatemala a Caribbean island?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

There are seven countries that are considered part of Central America: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.They are located in the Caribbean Sea to the east of Central America. The largest four Caribbean Islands are Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico. What region is Guatemala in? Central AmericaGeography of Guatemala Continent […]

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Are the Galapagos islands inhabited by humans?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Each island has its own unique landscapes, wildlife and activities, and only five of them are actually inhabited by people. Small communities are dotted across San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Isabela, Floreana and Baltra. The rest of the islands are completely devoid of human presence. Do humans live on the Galapagos Islands? Where do people live […]

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

What is the real flag of Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The flag of Peru was adopted by the government of Peru in 1824, and modified in 1950. According to the article 49 of the Constitution of Peru, it is a vertical triband with red outer bands and a single white middle band. Depending on its use, it may be defaced with different emblems, and has […]

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What is the richest country in Central America?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Politically, Costa Rica is the most stable country in Central America. El Salvador: According to the World Bank, El Salvador is the fourth-largest economy in the region, and has a GDP PPP of $50,903 million.Currency by country. Countries Official Currency Panama Balboa / US dollar What are the poorest countries in Central America? Nicaragua and […]

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Why did so many different finches arise in the Galapagos Islands?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

There are now at least 13 species of finches on the Galapagos Islands, each filling a different niche on different islands. All of them evolved from one ancestral species, which colonized the islands only a few million years ago. How did finches get to the Galapagos Islands? The closure of the Panama land bridge altered […]

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How did Bolivia become landlocked?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Bolivia lost the area after La Guerra del Pacifico, or War of the Pacific in the late 1800s when Chile, Peru and Bolivia fought bitterly over mineral rights there. In 1904, a peace treaty was signed and Bolivia lost the coastal territory, becoming officially landlocked. How did Bolivia get landlocked? When Simón Bolívar established Bolivia […]

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What is the cost of 1 gallon of gas in Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Argentina Gas Price per gallon.Argentina Gas Price. Mean: 3.50 USD/gal Median: 3.27 USD/gal Min: 2.27 USD/gal (Dec 1995) Max: 5.75 USD/gal (Dec 2014) How much is a gallon of gas in Buenos Aires? For comparison, the average price of gasoline in the world for this period is 163.69 Argentine Peso.Argentina Gasoline prices, 01-Nov-2021. Argentina Gasoline […]

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Why do people want to visit Central America?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Ancient Mayan civilizations and multiple vibrant cultures are not only what Central America is about. On your trip, you’ll also notice that it’s filled with rain forests and lava-spewing volcanoes. You can also chill out on amazing beaches all along the Caribbean and Pacific coasts. Why should I visit Central America? Central America is such […]

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Are there any natural disasters in Panama?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Panama is a tropical region, vulnerable to floods, heavy rains, and earthquakes. While the isthmus has a long wet season, it rarely gets hurricanes and earthquakes. Flooding and landslides can happen in remote areas but not enough to be disastrous. Does Panama have earthquakes or hurricanes? Panama is south of the hurricane zone and does […]

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