Costa Rica expands network of tsunami-alert sirens in ocean towns. Via CNE.The communities of Tivives, Jacó, Esterillos Oeste and Quepos are receiving the systems, which would provide a preventative alert in the event of a possible Pacific coast tsunami. When was the last tsunami in Costa Rica? The largest tsunamis in Costa Rica since 1950 […]

Public transport in Lima is handled by buses, micros, taxicabs, and the so-called mototaxis. Micros are the most common means of public transportation in Lima and many other cities in Peru. What is the most common mode of transportation in Peru? busThe most popular mode of travel in Peru is by bus. It is the […]

The state and war flag is a horizontal tricolor of red, yellow and green with the Bolivian coat of arms in the center. According to one source, the red stands for Bolivia’s brave soldiers, while the green symbolizes fertility and yellow the nation’s mineral deposits. What do the colors mean on the Bolivian flag? horizontally […]

The climate in La Paz is cool and mostly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 28°F to 60°F and is rarely below 23°F or above 65°F. What climate does La Paz have? subtropical highlandAt an elevation of roughly 3,650 m (11,975 ft) above sea level, La Paz is the […]

the Republic of Guatemala. Guatemala (/ˌɡwɑːtəˈmɑːlə/ GWAH-tə-MAH-lə), officially the Republic of Guatemala (Spanish: República de Guatemala [reˈpuβlika ðe ɣwateˈmala]), is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico to the north and west, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize to the northeast, the Caribbean to the east, and Honduras What’s Guatemala’s official name? the […]

Chilean Customs Chileans tend to appreciate formalities, so always greet a Chilean with a “Buenas días” or “Buenas tardes.” When two women, or a man and a woman, greet each other in a social setting, they do so with one kiss on the right cheek. How do you address someone from Chile? Address a person […]

Panama is bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, with Costa Rica to the west and Colombia to the east. What is Panama surrounded by? Panama is a country located in Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, between Colombia and Costa Rica.Geography of Panama. Continent Central America Borders […]

Inca Kola. Inca Kola is one of the most popular non-alcoholic Peruvian drinks, so definitely try it during your time in Peru. The Inca Kola has its origins in 1910, when an English couple called Jose & Martha Lindley opened a small shop in Lima to sell carbonated drinks. What is the typical non alcoholic […]

Tannins are created when pine needles, leaves, grasses and other organic matter get into the water and break down over time, giving it a dark tea-stained look, according to city officials. Is the water clear in Panama City Beach? The eight-mile stretch of Panama City Beach is one of the most active and popular oceanfront […]

In summary, Ecuador is a third-world country. It meets the standards that are currently used to describe third-world countries. The country has high rates of poverty, a high infant mortality rate, poor prison conditions, and poor education levels. Is Ecuador a developing or developed country? Development and Society in Ecuador. Ecuador is the second-smallest country […]

Rainy Day Fun in Panama City Beach Gulf World Marine Park. This marine park is a place for the whole family to discover some marine life fun! Arcade fun. Panama City Beach offers plenty of different types of arcades. Movies. Indoor Putt-Putt. Indoor Amusement Parks. Museum. Pamper yourself. What is there to do in Panama […]

Countries and Nationality Vocabulary country adjective person Guatemala Guatemalan a Guatemalan Guinea Guinean a Guinean Guyana Guyanese a Guyanese Haiti Haitian a Haitian What is a person called from Guatemala? GuatemalansGuatemalans (Spanish: guatemaltecos or guatemalenses) are people connected to the country of Guatemala. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Guatemalans, […]

Ethnic groups Nearly four-fifths of Costa Rica’s population is of European descent, and, as a result, Costa Rica has the largest percentage of people of Spanish descent in Central America. What is the majority race in Costa Rica? According to the United Nations, in 2018 Costa Rica had an estimated population of 4,999,441 people. White […]

Western Bolivia became one of the four Incan territories within its empire known as Qullasuyu, with an estimated one million inhabitants. What ancient civilization lived in Bolivia? Tiwanaku, also spelled Tiahuanaco or Tiwanacu, major pre-Columbian civilization known from ruins of the same name that are situated near the southern shore of Lake Titicaca in Bolivia. […]

Brazil is a violent country, in both urban and rural areas. The issue of violence in the South American nation has become so deep rooted that it is now an obstacle to growth, as a 2013 study by the Center for Hemispheric Policy of the University of Miami pointed out. Is Brazil a dirty place? […]