Warnings & Dangers in Peru OVERALL RISK : MEDIUM. Overall, Peru is somewhat safe to visit, though it has many dangers and is ridden with crime. TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK : MEDIUM. PICKPOCKETS RISK : HIGH. NATURAL DISASTERS RISK : MEDIUM. MUGGING RISK : MEDIUM. TERRORISM RISK : MEDIUM. SCAMS RISK : HIGH. WOMEN TRAVELERS […]

The Marcílio Dias-class destroyers (sometimes referred to as M class) were three destroyers of the Brazilian Navy that served during World War II. They were based on the United States Navy’s Mahan class.Marcílio Dias-class destroyer. Class overview Type Destroyer Displacement 1,524 t (1,500 long tons) standard 2,235 t (2,200 long tons) full load Does Brazil […]

These two sentences are Spanish, but the first one would most likely be spoken by a Mexican.Mexico and Guatemala are two Latin American countries where Spanish is spoken. Spanish is a fairly homogeneous language, meaning that two people coming from different countries wouldn’t find it difficult to communicate. Does Guatemala speak Mexican Spanish? Guatemalan Spanish […]

Peru is the third largest country in South America, after Brazil and Argentina. It is made up of a variety of landscapes, from mountains and beaches to deserts and rain forests. Is Peru a separate country? República del Perú (help·info)), is a country in western South America.Peru has a population of 33 million, and its […]

CC and Debit cards are widely used in Panama. However, cash is king. Taxis, for example, work only with cash, as are some other businesses. Check with your card before you leave, make sure that they know that you will be making charges from Panama. Can I use my Bank of America debit card in […]

Most Colombians are very proud of their country, especially in regard to its national soccer team, incredible natural treasures and indigenous roots. Colombians are generally seen as very positive people, described as having a “joie de vivre” (enjoyment for life). Are Colombians prideful? However, Colombians, with their strong national pride, seem instead to work hard […]

The Thousand Days’ War (1899–1902) was one of the many armed struggles between the Liberal and Conservative Parties which devastated Colombia, including Panama, during the 19th century. This new civil war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Wisconsin. What happened between Panama and Colombia? With the support of the U.S. government, Panama issues […]

Nicaragua has a tropical climate with little seasonal variation in temperature, which ranges between 21˚C-27˚C, and two distinct rainfall seasons: a ‘wet’ season’ (May-October) and a ‘dry’ season (November-April).Increasing year to year variations in temperature have been observed. What climate zones are in Nicaragua? The country’s physical geography divides it into three major zones: the […]

The Court finds it established that, on a date in late 1983 or early 1984, the President of the United States authorized a United States government agency to lay mines in Nicaraguan ports; that in early 1984 mines were laid in or close to the ports of El Bluff, Corinto and Puerto Sandino, either in […]

Taxi Fares in Managua, Nicaragua Transportation Edit Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 2.00$ Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 2.39$ Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 6.55$ Are there taxis in Nicaragua? 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 […]

While Nicaragua is the largest country in area, of Central America, Guatemala has the largest population by country in Central America, with more than 14 million people and they also have the most populated city in Central America, being Guatemala City. What is the largest Spanish speaking country? MexicoMexico is the country with the largest […]

The narrowest part of the Americas (about 30–120 miles [50–200 km] wide), it embraces the Republic of Panama; its narrowest section is the portion of the isthmus that runs between the mouth of the Nergalá (Necategua) River (which flows into the Gulf of San Blas) on the Caribbean shore and the mouth of the Chepo […]

The word “dale” in Argentina is used to say “ok”. So if someone asks you something and you want to say yes, just say “dale”. Especially if you’re being offered something or being invited to do something. Other options could be: “Bueno”, “Sí”. How do you say good in Argentina? “Bien, gracias” – “Good, thanks/thank […]

What Languages Are Spoken In Guatemala? Rank Language First Language Speakers 1 Spanish 9,481,907 2 K’iche’ 1,000,000 3 Q’eqchi’ 555,461 4 Kaqchikel 500,000 What are the major languages spoken in Guatemala? List of languages of Guatemala Language Family % of total population Spanish Indo-European 54.9254 K’iche’ Mayan 5.7927 Q’eqchi’ Mayan 3.2176 Kaqchikel Mayan 2.8963 What […]

It is estimated that 150,000 to 300,000 Chileans are of full or partial Italian ancestry. In Southern Chile, there were state-conducted Italian immigrant programs though they were not as massive as the German and Croatian immigrant programs. What country has the largest Italian population outside of Italy? ArgentinaArgentina has the largest Italian population outside of […]