Brazilian Gold Layered Jewelry is made by fusing a layer of karat gold to a suitable supporting metal (or alloy) using equipment and technology that carefully controls pressure, heat, and time. The bond produced is a permanent one, the high coverage real 18k gold. What is Brazilian gold? Brazilian gold filled, which is different than […]

Background: Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. What country did Brazil belong to? On 7 September 1822, the country declared its independence from Portugal and it became the Empire of Brazil. Who owned Brazil? In April 1500, Brazil was claimed by Portugal on the arrival of […]

There are a lot of rivers in Costa Rica.The only remaining rivers in Costa Rica that often run clear to the sea flow on the Osa Peninsula in areas with rugged terrain, like the Río Agujas in Drake Bay or the Río Claro at Punta Marenco. Follow the coral if you want to find the […]

Both Costa Rica and Mexico will allow you enjoy a far lower cost of living. Mexico is a fairly clear winner in the cost of living category, though.That’s not to say Costa Rica is expensive. The average salary is around US$800 per month so living here on a social security check will allow you to […]

Belize is often thought of as a Caribbean country in Central America because it has a history similar to that of English-speaking Caribbean nations. Indeed, Belize’s institutions and official language reflect its history as a British colony. Why is Belize a Caribbean neighbor? Belize is a Central American country that is also considered a Caribbean […]

Jorge Paulo Lemann. In 2021, Jorge Paulo Lemann was ranked by the Forbes World’s Billionaires List as the wealthiest person in Brazil. Who are the rich in Brazil? 2021 Brazilian billionaires list Rank Name Net worth (USD) 1 Jorge Paulo Lemann $16.8 billion 2 Eduardo Saverin $14.6 billion 3 Marcel Herrmann Telles $11.5 billion 4 […]

Panama is the second country in Latin America (the other being Costa Rica) to permanently abolish standing armies, with Panama retaining a small paramilitary security force. This came as a result of a U.S. invasion that overthrew a military dictatorship which ruled Panama from 1968 to 1989. Are there still troops in Panama? Although on […]

Taxi. Almost all taxis in Nicaragua are colectivos (shared taxi or minibus), which stop and pick up other clients en route to your destination; however, it is always possible to pay a bit extra for an express service. Managua taxis are unmetered and notorious for ripping off tourists. How do you get around in Nicaragua? […]

As a State Party to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, since last April, Argentina is preparing for the next COP22, to be held in Marrakesh, Morocco, increasing its national contribution and promoting the prompt entry into force of the Agreement. What has Argentina done about climate change? Argentina implemented a carbon tax in 2017 […]

Brazil: Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia But the city was crowded, government buildings were far apart and traffic was heavy. So the government decided to create a new city specifically developed to be the capital. Brasilia was born on April 21, 1960, four years after the toil of architects, engineers and city planners. When did […]

To put it simply, Brazil is a nation of stark contrasts. Although the nation has some of the wealthiest in the world, many more suffer from extreme poverty. 26% of the population still lives below the poverty line. How much of Brazil is in poverty? Between 2014 and 2016, over 5.6 million Brazilians fell into […]

Central America starts in southern Mexico, around Oaxaca and extends into the Yucatan. From there it runs down through Belize, Guatemala, and the other countries, ending in the jungles of the Darien where Panama and Colombia meet, and South America starts. What is considered Central America? Central America consists of seven countries: Belize, Costa Rica, […]

Catholic. According to a 2019 survey by Conicet, the country’s national research institute, 62.9 percent of the population is Catholic; 15.3 Protestant, including evangelical groups; 18.9 percent no religion, which includes agnostics; 1.4 percent Jehovah’s Witnesses and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Church of What religion is most popular in Argentina? As […]

Pololo / Polola – Boyfriend or Girlfriend. What do you call a Chilean woman? Chileans (Spanish: Chilenos) are people identified with the country of Chile, whose connection may be residential, legal, historical, ethnic, or cultural. What does Mina mean in Chile? Not only is it used to mean “rich,” but also to say La comida […]