When most people talk about “the Camino”, they’re referring to just one of many routes to SantiagoSantiagoSantiago de Compostela is the capital of the autonomous community of Galicia, in northwestern Spain. The city has its origin in the shrine of Saint James the Great, now the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, as the destination of […]
The descendants of the Inca are the present-day Quechua-speaking peasants of the Andes, who constitute perhaps 45 percent of the population of Peru. Who were the Incas descendants of? The ancestors of the Incas were hunters who came from Asia crossing the Bering Strait. Over 20,000 years ago the Bering Strait connected Siberia and Alaska, […]
However, the easiest way of getting to Nosara is by shuttle or air, as unpaved roads and poor signalling is part of the reality. If you’re getting here by air, you can either arrive at the main airport in San Jose, Juan Santamaria International AirportJuan Santamaria International AirportJuan Santamaría International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional Juan […]
Spain’s war to regain sovereignty from France was one (if not the most) of the bloodiest periods in Spanish history. Ironically for Spain, it was their fight against France which gave their own colonies an excuse to rebel and assert independence from the preoccupied Spanish government. How did Spain become independent? 1492 – The Christian […]
ArgentinaArgentina, with almost 2.8 million square kilometers. What are the 3 largest countries in South America? Countries in South America by population (2022) # Country (or dependency) Land Area (Km²) 1 Brazil 8,358,140 2 Colombia 1,109,500 3 Argentina 2,736,690 4 Peru 1,280,000 What are the 2 largest countries by population in South America? Most populous […]
The animals were hunted with bows and arrows. Dogs, rabbits, and other small animals, such as frogs, tadpoles and grasshoppers were also eaten. People in Mesoamerica also raised animals such as ducks and turkeys for their meat. How did the Aztec hunt? The Aztecs often hunted for animals using the same tools the took into […]
Brazil experiences equatorial, tropical as well as sub-tropical climates. How many climate regions does Brazil have? Brazil has five climatic regions–equatorial, tropical, semiarid, highland tropical, and subtropical. Temperatures along the equator are high, averaging above 25°C, but not reaching the summer extremes of up to 40°C in the temperate zones. Which climate zone in Brazil […]
The Caribbean Islands are another region that are considered part of the continent of North America. They are located in the Caribbean Sea to the east of Central America. The largest four Caribbean Islands are Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico. Is Central America part of the Caribbean? The Caribbean is the region roughly south […]
What is characteristic about the location of economic activities in Latin America? Latin America’s economy is composed of two main economic sectors: agriculture and mining. Latin America has large areas of land that are rich in minerals and other raw materials. Also, the tropical and temperate climates of Latin America makes it ideal for growing […]
What is halfway between Denver and San Francisco? Halfway between San Francisco, CA and Denver, CO The best city between San Francisco, CA and Denver, CO to meet is West Wendover, Nevada which is about 20 miles from the exact midpoint. The town that marks the exact halfway point is actually Salduro, Utah. The closest […]