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National Flag of Paraguay According to aceinland, the national flag of Paraguay is a horizontal tricolor of red, white, and blue. The red stripe is at the top, followed by white in the center, and blue on the bottom. The design of the flag was inspired by the French Tricolor, but with some distinct differences. […]
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On the way to the legendary wealth of Peru, the Spanish conquistadors tried to penetrate into the interior of the country via the Río de la Plata. So they called the river “Silver River” and the country: Argentina (Latin for ” Silver Land “). First of all, the indigenous people succeeded in preventing the Europeans […]
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Bolivia was named after the South American freedom fighter and the first president of the state “Simón de Bolívar” (1783 – 1830). The diverse geography of the area has already been referred to as the “mosaic of the earth”. Bolivia is one of the poorest countries in South America. In 1879, in the course of […]
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Brazil – The fifth largest country in the world Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world. The landscape is extremely varied. You can find both wide beaches and deepest rainforest, especially in the Amazon region. Brazilian football is one of the most successful in the world. Brazil’s big cities like São Paulo and […]
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Chile – a country of superlatives Surely everyone will think of one or two little things about the República de Chile, for example that the country in the southwest of the South American continent extends like a snake over 4,300 kilometers from north to south and measures just 240 km at its widest point. The […]
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The discoverer Columbus probably never entered the country named in his honor. Colombia is the fourth largest country in South America after Brazil, Argentina and Peru. It is about three times the size of Germany. The Muisca, who lived in the Colombian area, were the most developed people in the region when the Spanish arrived. […]
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It is almost a sad irony of fate that the República del Ecuador, which extends in the northwest of the South American continent between Peru, Colombia and the Pacific Ocean, is on the one hand one of the second poorest countries in South America, but on the other the countries with the greatest biodiversity on […]
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There are a total of three countries that can be referred to as ” Guiana “; these are Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. The country is often referred to as Guyana – from the French name for the country: “La Guyane”. The country is located on the northeast coast of South America and borders Brazil […]
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There are a total of three countries that can be referred to as “Guyana”. These are French Guiana, Suriname (the former Dutch Guiana) and the cooperative Republic of Guyana presented below, the third smallest country in South America after Suriname and Uruguay, which lies between Brazil, Venezuela, Suriname and the Atlantic Ocean. Guyana hit the […]
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Venezuela – with the world’s highest waterfall Venezuela is currently in an extremely difficult political and economic crisis, which is why over two million people have left the country so far. Venezuela – one is not entirely sure, the name now comes from Amerigo Vespucci, who was reminded of Venice by the stilt houses on […]
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Uruguay – “River of Colorful Birds” Anyone who travels to the “República Oriental del Uruguay”, i.e. the “Republic east of the (river) Uruguay”, will get to know a Spanish-speaking country that has an area of 176,215 km², in which Hungary and Austria would find a joint place. Uruguay becomes bounded by its huge neighbors Brazil […]
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There are a total of three countries that can be referred to as “Guyana”. These are French Guiana, Guyana (the former British Guyana) and Suriname (the former Dutch Guyana). The country is located on the northeast coast of South America and borders Brazil to the south, Guyana to the west, French Guiana to the east […]
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Paraguay – “Nowhere and famous for nothing?” Paraguay is north of Argentina. In terms of area, Paraguay is roughly the same size as the Federal Republic of Germany and Switzerland combined, but only has a population the size of Hesse. The capital of the country is Asunción with about 1 million residents. The South American […]
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Perú – The land of the Incas Even before the discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) in 1492, several high cultures existed in this country. It was not least the legendary wealth of the Incas that spurred the Spaniards’ eagerness to conquer Peru. From here they temporarily administered the continent. The country […]
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Nicaragua – One of the poorest and most beautiful countries in Latin America Nicaragua, in Central America, is not very well known in Europe these days. In the 1980s, however, due to the victory of the Sandinista troops over the longstanding Somoza dictatorship, the country went through the world’s media for quite a while. Today […]
Continue ReadingSouth America – education Although South America is made up of many different nations, there are clear similarities between the education systems of individual states, especially in terms of school structure and education policy. See a full list of South American countries from Countryaah. The development was in the 1800’s. primarily inspired by the French […]
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Shopping Overview Wood carvings, trays, gourds, bows and arrows, hammocks, wickerwork, pottery and jewelry. Shop opening times: Mon-Fri 7.30am-4.30pm, Sat 7.30am-1pm. Nightlife Introduction In Paramaribo, some hotels have nightclubs where you can dance. A few nightclubs and several cinemas, including a drive-in cinema, offer further evening entertainment. The Local Events Bulletin, available at most hotels, […]
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Shopping Overview Leather goods, suede jackets, woolen goods, amethyst jewellery, shoes, purses, antiques and paintings are some of the most popular souvenirs. The best shopping is in Montevideo, Punta del Este and Colonia del Sacramento. In the old town of Montevideo, a pedestrian zone with small boutiques and cozy cafés invites you to go shopping. […]
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Attractions Ostvenezuela The coast north of the Guyana Highlands offers beautiful beaches and resort towns such as Higuerote, La Sabana and Lecheria, which hosts the San Juan Festival of Drums in late June. The mountainous country of Guyana south of the Orinoco covers half of the country and is known for its gold and diamond […]
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Attractions Puno and Lake Titicaca Puno is located on the 3800 m high Callao plateau. Everywhere you can see colonial churches and pre-Columbian remains. Puno is the center of Peruvian folklore. Wool fabrics made from alpaca are on offer, as well as torito de pucara (clay pots) and silverware. Lake Titicaca is described as the […]
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Attractions Asuncion Asunción, the state capital, is located on the Bay of Asunción on the Río Paraguay. The city offers parks, charming squares and a botanical garden. Excursions: Package tours to the beautiful Iguazú Falls and the Salto Crystal Falls can be booked from here. Excursions to Villera or boat trips on the Río Pilcomayo […]
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Shopping Overview Nice souvenirs are hammocks, ceramics, wooden figures and gold jewelry. Nightlife Introduction There are nightclubs in Cayenne, Kourou and St. Laurent du Maroni. Cayenne has three cinemas showing French films. There is also a cinema in Kourou. Culinary Overview The choice of restaurants and hotel restaurants is quite good. Most restaurants are in […]
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Attractions Theaters of war Some visitors come to the islands to see the battlefields of the Falklands War between Britain and Argentina. Combat operations took place in the following locations, among others: Goose Green, San Carlos, Fitzroy, Pebble Island, Mount Tumbledown, and Stanley. You can also visit military cemeteries, memorials and war museums. The coasts […]
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Shopping Overview Beautiful souvenirs are wood carvings, colorful tiles, woolen carpets, hand-woven blankets and other textiles, baskets, leather goods and shigras (shoulder bags). Mazápan are painted and varnished figures made of bread dough, which family members traditionally gave to their deceased as food for the hungry soul in the grave. Today, the figures are used […]
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Shopping Overview Gold jewellery, antiques, arts and crafts, cotton, wool and leather items, especially woolen blankets, ruanas and travel bags are popular souvenirs. Colombia produces top quality gemstones and the emeralds are among the most perfect in the world. However, fakes are common. Before buying gemstones, you should therefore get recommendations from reputable sellers and […]
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Attractions Middle region and islands Valparaíso is the largest port city in the country with many sights. Just 8km north is Viña del Mar, Chile’s largest and most exclusive resort with casinos, clubs and modern hotels. It is also known as the »Garden City of Chile«. The Quinta Vergara Palace, in the park of the […]
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Shopping Overview Shops and markets in Rio and São Paulo stay open late into the evening. Numerous shops in Rio and Bahia offer antiques and jewelry. Precious stones (especially emeralds), jewelry (especially silver), souvenirs, antiques for sale and leather goods are all for sale. Clothing, antiques, crystal and ceramics can be bought in São Paulo. […]
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Attractions La Paz La Paz is 3632 m above sea level. i.e. M., making it the highest seat of government in the world. In the background rises the imposing silhouette of the snow-covered, 6402 m high Monte Illimani. Many museums, the cathedral and the baroque basilica Menor de San Francisco invite you to visit. A […]
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Shopping Overview Leather items of all kinds (gloves, coats, jackets, purses, etc.), hand-embroidered blouses, woolen items (especially llama wool), decorated mate vessels, silver jewellery, semi-precious stones (onyx, lapis lazuli, tiger’s eye, agate) and guitars are typical of Argentina. Leather goods are sold all over Argentina and can sometimes be found at bargain prices. Local arts […]
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General information about Peru The official name is the Republic of Peru (Republica del Peru, Republic of Peru). Located in the western part of South America. The area is 1285 thousand km2, the population is 25.6 million people. (2000). The official languages are Spanish and Quechua. The capital is Lima. National holiday – Independence Day […]
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