latin america country facts Flashcards
argentina
- tango dance
- soccer players
- wide plains (pampas)
- steaks
Bolivia
- highest capital city in the world
- lake titicaca where people live on floating islands
Chile
- long skinny country along western coast of america
- famous for stunning landscapes
- desserts to snowy mountains
Colombia
-Colorful festivals
-Coffee
-different kinds of birds, including toucans
Peru
-Machu Picchu ruins high up in the mountains
-llamas and alpacas
Puerto Rico
-Lovely beaches
-Territory of the United States has its own culture
Spain
-in Europe and is where the Spanish language comes from
-paella
-flamenco dancing
Uruguay
-small country
-peaceful beaches
-Love of soccer
-Great place for families to relax
Costa Rica
-tropical paradise
-jungles filled with colorful, frogs, and monkeys
Cuba
-lively music and dance like salsa
-cars in the streets that give it a special retro feel
Dominican Republic
-Shares an island with Haiti
-Has beautiful beaches
-baseball
Ecuador
-named after equator line
-Gallapagos Islands
-giant tortoises
El Salvador
-smallest country in Central America
-perfect for surfing
-Pupusas, a tasty food
Equatorial Guinea
- Country is in Africa, but people speak spanish
- lush rainforests
- colourful masks
Guatemala
-Full of ancient ruins from the Mayans civilization
-Colorful, traditional clothes and fabrics are really special
Honduras
-land of forest and mountains
-Ancient city of Copan is famous for its carved stone sculptures
Mexico
- Lively celebrations, Dia de los Muertos
- Tacos and burritos
Nicaragua
-Largest lake in Central America lake Nicaragua
-Active volcanos
Panama
famous canal that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
Paraguay
-landlocked country, which means it doesn’t have any coasts
-game of juego de la cuerda
Venezuela
-tall, tallest waterfalls in the world, including Angel Falls
-famous for its vibrant music styles
