4. Safest Beaches in Costa Rica: Where Can You Swim? With the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Caribbean Sea pounding the other side, Costa Rica’s beaches are famous for having big waves and fast currents. These are perfect for surfing, but not so much for gentle, safe swimming. Is the Pacific Ocean warm […]

Panamanians (Spanish: Panameños) are people identified with Panama, a transcontinental country in Central America (a region within North America) and South America, whose connection may be residential, legal, historical, or cultural. What is the race of Panamanians? The racial and cultural composition of Panama is highly diverse. According to recent estimates, some 70% of the […]

Panama, country of Central America located on the Isthmus of Panama, the narrow bridge of land that connects North and South America. What country owns Panama now? After a period of joint American–Panamanian control, the canal was taken over by the Panamanian government in 1999. It is now managed and operated by the government-owned Panama […]

Peru is about 5 times bigger than United Kingdom. United Kingdom is approximately 243,610 sq km, while Peru is approximately 1,285,216 sq km, making Peru 428% larger than United Kingdom. What country is the same size as the UK? New Zealand is around the same size as United Kingdom. United Kingdom is approximately 243,610 sq […]

Uruguay is today a democratic constitutional republic, with a president who serves as both head of state and head of government.Uruguay is the third-best country on the continent in terms of Human Development Index, GDP growth, innovation, and infrastructure. What type of government is Uruguay? Often overshadowed by its larger and more well-known neighbors, Brazil […]

How much money do you need to live comfortably in Brazil? To live a comfortable life in Brazil, with going out and being able to put money into your savings, you need to earn at least $2100 USD/month, if not more. How much is a good salary in Brazil? The average salary in Brazil is […]

Causes and effects. Deforestation in Costa Rica has a serious impact on the environment and therefore may directly or indirectly contribute to flooding, desertification, sedimentation in rivers, loss of wildlife diversity, and the obvious sheer loss of timber. What are the environmental problems in Costa Rica? Costa Rica is a country with a beautiful and […]

Guatemala is best known for its volcanic landscape, fascinating Mayan culture and the colorful colonial city of Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But this small Central American country has a wealth of homegrown produce and talent. What is special about Guatemala City? Guatemala City is the largest city in Central America, founded in 1773 […]

In Peru, families visit the cemeteries where their loved ones are buried, bringing flowers to decorate their graves, while other people play music as a gesture of love for their passed relatives. How is the Day of the Dead is celebrated? Often candles, flowers and the favorite foods of the deceased are placed on the […]

Family life is extremely important in Colombian culture (as it is in many Latin American cultures due to the influence of the Catholic religion). For most Colombians, family is the basic element of community and social order. Families are very close, and they stay close. What are some important things in Colombia? Stay put to […]

Thanks to the clear accent and slow speech patterns, Guatemala is known for being one of the best places in the world to study Spanish. Antigua is considered the real ‘language town’, but Guatemala City and Lake Atitlan also have many well-regarded language schools and courses to suit every schedule and budget. What are good […]

Veterans Day in Argentina Traditions, Customs and Activities Yearly during this celebration, the Malvinas veterans gather in an event of speeches and activities dedicated to them and the victims of the war. Other interesting posts: Veterans’ Day. Iraq Celebrates Liberation Day. What do they do on Malvinas Day? Every 2 April, the people of Argentina […]

Central America is composed of seven independent nations: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. After the Spanish conquest in the 16th century, most of the inhabitants of Central America shared a similar history. Who owns Central America? By 1540, most of Central America was colonized by the Spanish under the name […]

Property can be relatively cheap in Venezuela. For example, a beach-front condominium residence on the popular Margarita Island can be bought for $70,000, and a three-bedroom villa can be bought for under $100,000. However, larger properties can fetch much higher sums. How much does a home cost in Venezuela? Property Prices in Venezuela Rent Per […]

horizontally striped red-yellow-green national flag that incorporates the national coat of arms when it is flown by the government. What does the Bolivia flag stand for? The Bolivia Flag Symbol and Colors The red band represents the courage of Bolivian soldiers, the yellow band represents the nation’s rich mineral deposits, and the green band represents […]