Argentina is the largest producer in the world of yerba mate, one of the 5 largest producers in the world of soy, maize, sunflower seed, lemon and pear, one of the 10 largest producers in the world of barley, grape, artichoke, tobacco and cotton, and one of the 15 largest producers in the world of […]

What is Brazil accent? The written form of Portuguese used in Brazil is regulated by the Brazilian Academy of Letters and is sometimes called Brazilian Portuguese (although the term primarily means all dialects spoken in Brazil as a whole). What are some Brazilian words? 11 Beautiful Words That Will Make You Fall in Love With […]

Distribution of primate species in Argentina. In Argentina there are five species of non-human primates: Alouatta caraya (black and gold howler monkeys), Alouatta guariba (brown howler monkeys), Aotus azarai (owl monkeys), Cebus nigritus (black capuchins), and Cebus paraguayanus (brown-capped capuchins) (Fig. Does Argentina have apes? It is estimated that there are only 50 individuals. This […]

The cost of living on Roatan, for most expats, ranges from $1,500 to $3,000 a month. But we spoke with an expat couple, who live outside of French Harbour in the home they own, who spend less than $1,200 a month. Long-term monthly rents start at $600 a month. Is Roatan expensive to visit? The […]

The parties Party Ideology Chamber Broad Front Frente Amplio Democratic socialism Progressivism 42 / 99 National Party Partido Nacional Conservatism Christian democracy 30 / 99 Colorado Party Partido Colorado Liberalism 13 / 99 Open Cabildo Cabildo Abierto Right-wing populism National conservatism 11 / 99 Is Uruguay Republican or Democrat? The politics of Uruguay abide by […]

The Peru–Bolivian Confederation was a short-lived state that existed in South America between 1836 and 1839. The country was a loose confederation between the states of Peru, divided into the Republic of North Peru and the Republic of South Peru, and Bolivia as the Bolivian Republic, with the capital located in Tacna. What is the […]

Note that Chilean cars are often more expensive than for example cars in Europe. Even older cars tend to be higher in price, because in South America, instead of throwing a car away as they do in the consumer society in Europe, cars in South America are fixed by a mechanic. How much does a […]

Argentinean Toasts In Argentina, ‘Salud!’ or ‘Cheers!’ are popular toasts. How do you say cheers in South America? “Cheers” is the equivalent to ¡Salud! in Latin-American Spanish, and I’m pretty sure you’ve heard it many times before already. What do you say when you raise a glass? Raise Your Glass and Say “Cheers!” in 18 […]

Guatemala has one of the highest violent crime rates in Latin America; there were 4,914 violent deaths in 2018. Although the majority of serious crime involves local gangs, incidents are usually indiscriminate and can occur in tourist areas. Despite the high levels of crime, most visits to Guatemala are trouble-free. Is Guatemala safe for tourists […]

Venezuela has a presidential government. The Economist Intelligence Unit rated Venezuela an “authoritarian regime” in 2020, having the lowest score among countries in the Americas. What type of government is Venezuela under? Venezuela is a federal presidential republic. The chief executive is the President of Venezuela who is both head of state and head of […]

A long, narrow country, it has an average width of only about 110 miles, with a maximum of 217 miles at the latitude of Antofagasta and a minimum of 9.6 miles near Puerto Natales. It is bounded on the north by Peru and Bolivia, on its long eastern border by Argentina, and on the west […]

The major species cultivated in Argentina are pines and eucalyptus. In addition, species such as salix and populus are also cultivated in a smaller scale. Currently, there are no other species that have been introduced for cultivation in Argentina. Does Argentina have a lot of trees? Argentina’s forests, estimated at some 50.9 million hectares (125.8 […]

Some people also traditionally dress in festive purple clothes during Easter Week and eat fish, coconut deserts, black beans, and other delicious foods all week long. Many in Venezuela will also visit Catholic “temples”, where they carry a cross in a a kind of Easter parade. What is Easter called in Venezuela? Venezuela. Despite having […]

The country has four seasons: winter (June – August), spring (September – November), summer (December – February) and autumn (March – May), all featuring different weather conditions. Most of the country experiences warm but wet summers except in Patagonia where summer is the driest season. What season is it in Argentina right now? Spring: September […]