latin america country facts Flashcards

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argentina

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  • tango dance
  • soccer players
  • wide plains (pampas)
  • steaks
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Bolivia

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  • highest capital city in the world
  • lake titicaca where people live on floating islands
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Chile

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  • long skinny country along western coast of america
  • famous for stunning landscapes
  • desserts to snowy mountains
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Colombia

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-Colorful festivals
-Coffee
-different kinds of birds, including toucans

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Peru

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-Machu Picchu ruins high up in the mountains
-llamas and alpacas

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Puerto Rico

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-Lovely beaches
-Territory of the United States has its own culture

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Spain

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-in Europe and is where the Spanish language comes from
-paella
-flamenco dancing

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Uruguay

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-small country
-peaceful beaches
-Love of soccer
-Great place for families to relax

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Costa Rica

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-tropical paradise
-jungles filled with colorful, frogs, and monkeys

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Cuba

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-lively music and dance like salsa
-cars in the streets that give it a special retro feel

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Dominican Republic

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-Shares an island with Haiti
-Has beautiful beaches
-baseball

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Ecuador

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-named after equator line
-Gallapagos Islands
-giant tortoises

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El Salvador

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-smallest country in Central America
-perfect for surfing
-Pupusas, a tasty food

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Equatorial Guinea

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  • Country is in Africa, but people speak spanish
  • lush rainforests
  • colourful masks
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Guatemala

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-Full of ancient ruins from the Mayans civilization
-Colorful, traditional clothes and fabrics are really special

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Honduras

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-land of forest and mountains
-Ancient city of Copan is famous for its carved stone sculptures

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Mexico

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  • Lively celebrations, Dia de los Muertos
  • Tacos and burritos
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Nicaragua

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-Largest lake in Central America lake Nicaragua
-Active volcanos

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Panama

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famous canal that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans

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Paraguay

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-landlocked country, which means it doesn’t have any coasts
-game of juego de la cuerda

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Venezuela

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-tall, tallest waterfalls in the world, including Angel Falls
-famous for its vibrant music styles