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When did Mexico lose Guatemala?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Mexico–Guatemala conflict Date 30 December 1958 – 15 September 1959 (8 months, 2 days) Location Mexican and Guatemalan waters off the Pacific coast of Mexico, Guatemala-Mexico border Result Ceasefire Relations between the two nations were frozen for several months When did Guatemala leave Mexico? Guatemala Republic of Guatemala República de Guatemala (Spanish) Legislature Congress of […]

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What is the most heavily industrialized country in Central America?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Panama is recognized as the most industrial country in Central America, and the second in Latin America after Chile. What is the most developed country in Central America? However, Costa Rica is considered to be the most “developed” of the Central American countries because it has a relatively high GDP per capita and has the […]

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Why should you visit Venezuela?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Venezuela benefits from huge natural diversity, boasting jungles, snow-capped mountains, a vast Caribbean coastline, as well as South America’s largest lake and the world’s highest waterfall. Is Venezuela good for tourists? Due to Venezuela’s current political situation, the country is experiencing very high levels of violent and petty crime. IMPORTANT: Venezuela is currently considered a […]

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How is Peru doing economically?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Recent economic growth has been fueled by macroeconomic stability, improved terms of trade, as well as rising investment and consumption.Economy of Peru. Statistics GDP rank 48th (nominal, 2019) 43rd (PPP, 2020) GDP growth 4.0% (2018) 2.2% (2019e) −12.0% (2020f) 7.0% (2021f) Does Peru have a strong economy? Over the past decade, Peru has been one […]

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Can I live in San Jose without a car?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

You can certainly use public transportation to get most anywhere in San Jose, and you can make up the difference with Uber, Lyft or a scooter. Or, you can just use a Lfty or Uber to go anywhere. It would cost money. You could also use a shared car service. Is a car necessary in […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Costa Rica, San Jose

Why is it called the Galapagos?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In 1570 the Galapagos Islands were included in a world atlas by a Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius. He named the islands ‘Insulae de los de Galapagos’. The shells of the giant tortoises reminded the visitors of horse saddles, and Galapagos comes from the Spanish word for saddle. What are the Galapagos Islands named after? Though […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Ecuador, Galapagos

Where do rich Bolivians live?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

La Paz. The wealthiest now live in La Paz’ most exclusive neighborhoods in mansions paid for in cash. Others have purchased extravagant New Andean cholets designed by local celebrity Freddy Mamani, colorful and boisterous status symbols that contrast heavily with the ramshackle huts below. Are there wealthy people in Bolivia? In 2019, it was estimated […]

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Why do Brazilians have English last names?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

One reason is possibly because it’s common for people in the English-speaking world to address one another by their last names in more formal circumstances, which is unusual in Brazil. So, one hears Mr. Washington more often than George. Also, not all English names ending in -son are family names. How do Brazilians get their […]

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How does Venezuela make their money?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The economy of Venezuela is based primarily on petroleum and has been in a state of total economic collapse since 2013. Venezuela is the 8th largest member of OPEC and 26th in the world by oil production (List of countries by oil production).In 2014, total trade amounted to 48.1% of the country’s GDP. What is […]

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How long can Foreigners stay in Nicaragua?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

ninety. At the port of entry, Nicaraguan immigration officials determine how long foreign tourists may stay in Nicaragua. Those entering without a visa are generally permitted to stay up to ninety (90) days. Foreign tourists requesting an extension of stay should apply at the main offices of Nicaraguan Immigration. How do I become a permanent […]

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How do you say thank you in Bolivia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Yuspagara means Thank You in Aymara, the official and native language of millions of indigenous people in the Andean region. What is hello in Bolivia? hola|o-la|Spanish. How do you say bye in Bolivia? While there are many ways to say hello (as you’ll see in the slang section soon), goodbye is pretty simple. Hasta luego, […]

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Is divorce legal in Venezuela?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Venezuelan Civil Code provides both spouses with the right to initiate divorce. In the case of divorce, both parents continue to share parental authority over their children (Organic Law on the Protection of Children and Adolescents, art 360). Can you get divorced in Venezuela? Divorced. Divorce is the dissolution of marriage by a civil […]

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Is La Paz Bolivia a good place to live?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Living in La Paz means living high above sea level, which explains some of the local quirks, such as water boiling at 88°C. In addition, fantastic museums, a modern lifestyle, and diversified leisure activities offer expats a real taste of Bolivian culture. Is it safe to live in La Paz Bolivia? La Paz, Bolivia, features […]

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Is Ecuador the hottest country in the world?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The first step in determining the hottest country in the world is to decide what qualifies a country as the hottest.Hottest Countries in the World 2021. Country Average Yearly Temperature (°C) Average Yearly Temperature (°F) Egypt 22.1 71.78 Malawi 21.9 71.42 Ecuador 21.85 71.33 Libya 21.8 71.24 What are the 3 hottest countries? World’s hottest […]

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What do you call someone from Chile?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Chileans (Spanish: Chilenos) are people identified with the country of Chile, whose connection may be residential, legal, historical, ethnic, or cultural. What race are you if you are from Chile? Demographics of Chile Nationality Nationality Chilean Major ethnic European 64% and Mestizo 30% Minor ethnic Mapuche 10.2%, other indigenous groups 2.6% (2017 census) What are […]

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