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What mountains and rivers are in Bolivia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Some rivers and lakes, especially in the Central Basin, do not run into any ocean because they are enclosed by the Andean Mountains.Major Rivers Of Bolivia. Rank Major Rivers of Bolivia Total Length 3 Mamoré 1,199 miles (shared with Brazil) 4 Guaporé 950 miles (shared with Brazil) 5 Grande (Guapay) 894 miles What are major […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Why is Costa Rica a peaceful country?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Peace is a big part of the country’s ideology, and now with the awareness of global warming and the mass devastation of natural resources around the world, Costa Rica has become a leader in conservation and is actively preserving 27% of its extremely diverse rainforests and other primary and secondary growth forests. Is Costa Rica […]

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What are the rules on the Galapagos Islands?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The most important rules and regulations of the Galapagos National Park for visitors are the following: Always follow the marked trail and never leave it. Do not touch the animals. Do not take souvenirs from the islands. What is not allowed in the Galapagos? Do not take or buy any products or souvenirs made from […]

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

What did the CIA do in Guatemala?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The 1954 Guatemalan coup d’état, code-named Operation PBSuccess, was a covert operation carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) that deposed the democratically elected Guatemalan President Jacobo Árbenz and ended the Guatemalan Revolution of 1944–1954. Why did the CIA get involved in Guatemala? President Arbenz planned to disrupt the power of UNFCO and […]

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How much does a farmer in Guatemala make?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

An average small family farm in Guatemala generates a gross annual income of about USD 6772, however, earnings from agricultural production do not generate the bulk of income. What is the average income in Guatemala? The average salary in Guatemala City is of around 4200 Quetzales, or roughly 550 USD. Guatemala City is the capital […]

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Does Uruguay have free healthcare?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

As it provides free care to low-income patients, Uruguay’s public health system ensures that all citizens receive care. By providing universal care, Uruguay dramatically improves the health of the nation by making sure that no individual goes without necessary medical treatment simply because they cannot afford it. How much is healthcare in Uruguay? The South […]

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Does China own Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

China still claims the island as its own territory and reserves the right to use military force to reclaim Taiwan, although economic ties have broadened rapidly and a free-trade agreement links the two sides. Who owns Costa Rica? Instead of spending money on the military, the government spends money on education and head 1 people […]

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What happened to Brazil’s economy?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

From mid-2014 onward, Brazil experienced a severe economic crisis. The country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fell by 3.5% in 2015 and 3.3% in 2016, after which a small economic recovery began. That recovery continued until 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic began to impact the economy again. What’s gone wrong with Brazil’s economy? Now in its […]

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What do Venezuelans wear?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Most people in Venezuela wear the same things as we do here in the United States. But some women wear traditional long skirts with off the shoulder blouses, as shown above, and the men typically wear western clothes. What type of clothes do Venezuelans wear? They traditionally wear long flowing skirts, blouses with one or […]

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How many warships does Brazil have?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

This is a list of active ships of the Brazilian Navy, complete and correct as of 2018. The Navy has approximately 134 ships in commission, including 39 auxiliary ships.Submarines. Boat S Riachuelo Comm. 2018 Displacement 2,200 tonnes Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Origin Brazil/France How many ships does the Brazilian Navy have? The Navy has approximately […]

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Where are the rainforests in Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Valdivian temperate forests (NT0404) is an ecoregion on the west coast of southern South America, in Chile and extending into Argentina. It is part of the Neotropical realm.Valdivian temperate rain forest. Valdivian temperate forests (NT0404) Area 248,100 km2 (95,800 sq mi) Countries Chile and Argentina Where are the 5 rainforests? Tropical rainforests are found […]

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Are beaches in Costa Rica safe?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

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. What should I avoid in Costa Rica? Things You Should Never Do While Visiting Costa […]

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Is Uruguay considered a Third World country?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

By comparison, “Second World” countries referred to mostly communist nations aligned politically with the Soviet Union. Finally, “Third World” countries referred to neutral countries that did not fit into either previous category.First World Countries 2021. Ranking 55 Country Uruguay Human Development Index 0.817 2021 Population 3,485,151 Is Uruguay a developed or developing country? You may […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What is the most important tradition in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Most Important Festivals and Cultural Celebrations in Costa Rica Public Festival of Palmares (Fiesta de Palmares) Saint Days of Santa Cruz (Fiestas de Santa Cruz) Coffee Cup. Diablitos Party (Fiesta de los diablitos) San Isidro Labrador Day (Día de San Isidro Labrador) What is an important tradition in Costa Rica? In fact, many current day […]

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Who colonized Chile?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Spanish. By the 16th century, Spanish conquistadors began to colonize the region of present-day Chile, and the territory was a colony between 1540 and 1818, when it gained independence from Spain. Was Chile a British colony? Facing the Pacific Ocean, Chile had for many years an important British presence.Around 32,000 English settled in Valparaíso, influencing […]

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