List Conflict Combatant 1 Invasion of Costa Rica (1955) Calderón Forces Nicaragua Dominican Civil War (1965–1966) Dominican Loyalists United States Brazil Paraguay Honduras Nicaragua Costa Rica El Salvador Nicaraguan Revolution (1972–1990) Somoza Dynasty Contras Miskito Conflict (1982–1987) Nicaragua What major events happened in Nicaragua? History of Nicaragua Spanish conquest (1519–1533) Piracy on Lake Nicaragua (1665–1857) […]
Why is Brazil so unequal?
Brazil’s heavy taxes built into consumer prices include high taxes on foods, which burdens the poor. The tax load of those in the higher income brackets earning more than 30 times the minimum wage a month amounted to 26.3 per cent. Why is Brazil such a poor country? Inequality of Land Distribution According to USAID, […]
Why is Lima important to Peru?
Lima was named by natives in the agricultural region known by native Peruvians as Limaq. It became the capital and most important city in the Viceroyalty of Peru. Following the Peruvian War of Independence, it became the capital of the Republic of Peru (República del Perú). What makes Lima Peru special? Lima is the capital […]
What is a typical work day in Chile?
Working Hours in Chile The Chile work week is 45 hours, with a standard work day of 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. What are the working hours in Chile? Chilean working hours are among the longest in the world. The statutory working week is 45 hours, normally spread over five or six days, depending on […]
Does Brazil have health insurance?
Brazil has a robust public health system that covers every person legally living in the country. The Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) is Brazil’s national health system that reaches universal health coverage within the country. Is healthcare free in Brazil? Brazil provides free, universal access to medical care to anyone legally living in the country. […]
What is Nicaragua’s biggest export?
Economy of Nicaragua Statistics Export goods coffee, beef, gold, sugar, peanuts, shrimp and lobster, tobacco, cigars, automobile wiring harnesses, textiles, apparel Main export partners United States 44.2% El Salvador 6.4% Venezuela 5.5% Costa Rica 5.5% Canada 4.6% Mexico 4.3% (2017) Imports $6.613 billion (2017 est.) What is Nicaragua’s major exports? Exports The top exports of […]
Do Panamanians need visa for Canada?
Canada tourist visa from Panama Most visitors from Panama will not be allowed to travel to Canada. You are required to have mandatory quarantine. Do Panamanians need a visa to visit USA? When you are planning a trip, business or tourism, to The United States of America you must apply for the US B1B2 Visa […]
Can I be self employed in Costa Rica?
You can work for a non-Costa Rican company or as a freelancer, earning your income from abroad, while still living in Costa Rica. However, you still need to apply for legal residency in Costa Rica if your stay is longer than three months (or one month, if you are on a visa). Opening a business. […]
Is it cheaper to live in Costa Rica or Mexico?
Both Costa Rica and Mexico will allow you enjoy a far lower cost of living. Mexico is a fairly clear winner in the cost of living category, though.That’s not to say Costa Rica is expensive. The average salary is around US$800 per month so living here on a social security check will allow you to […]
How can I invest in Ecuador as a citizen?
To qualify for residency as an investor, you need to invest 70 times the unified basic salary (monthly minimum wage) in a CD or 80 times the minimum wage in real estate. The current unified basic salary is US$386, meaning the current required investment amounts are US$27,020 and US$30,880, respectively. Can you buy citizenship in […]
Is Ecuador a good country for expats?
Ecuador is the best country for expats for the second year in a row, according to a survey by InterNations, a global social network for expats. Is Ecuador safe for expats? Ecuador is a relatively safe country to live in. But you should understand that not all of Ecuador is safe to live in and […]
Why did the Galapagos finches evolve so rapidly?
Due to the difference in the new species beak shape and size, they were able to access a variety of food which was inaccessible to the native species on the island. Why did finches evolve over time? Key factors in their evolutionary diversification are environmental change, natural selection, and cultural evolution. A long-term study of […]
What creatures do the Galapagos Islands take their name from?
Galapagos Giant Tortoise This is one of the most famous animals only found on the Galapagos Islands. Actually, that’s how the Galapagos got its name. What are 5 animals only found on the Galapagos Islands? 9 animals you’ll only find in the Galápagos Galápagos land iguana. Marine iguanas. Galápagos giant tortoise. Darwin’s finches. Frigatebirds. Blue-footed […]
What Brazil exports to Europe?
EU imports from Brazil are dominated by primary products, in particular foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco products (16.3% of EU imports from Brazil), followed by vegetable products (17.8%) and mineral products (21.8%). Brazil is the single biggest exporter of agricultural products to the EU worldwide. What is Brazil’s main export? In 2019, Brazil most exported products […]
Why is Belize a Caribbean Neighbour?
Belize is a Central American country that is also considered a Caribbean country. Part of this is due to geography. While it shares a northern border with Mexico and a western and southern border with Guatemala, its East Coast faces the Caribbean Sea. Is Belize one of our Caribbean neighbors? listen)) is a Caribbean country […]