Education in South America

South 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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Suriname Shopping, Culinary, and Accommodation

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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Falkland Islands Attractions, Shopping, Culinary, and Accommodation

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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Colombia Shopping, Culinary, and Accommodation

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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Argentina Shopping, Culinary, and Accommodation

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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Geography of Peru

Geography of Peru

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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