Spanish Speaking Countries

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  1. 3. This country has the largest Jaguars in America, growing up to 1.85m. While the cats are an endangered species in most of continental America, this country has been able to conserve and manage them for survival.
  2. 5. At the beginning of the twentieth century, this country became the World’s largest producer and exporter of bananas. As a matter of fact, the term “Banana Republic” was coined here.
  3. 10. This country is one of the wealthiest countries in Africa, with new ports, highways, and cities sprouting up at an astonishing rate. This is the country of painted-faced apes, lovely butterfly clouds, and vibrant insects from a fantasy world.
  4. 11. El Capitolio Nacional is one of the most emblematic buildings in the capital city.The Capitol Building is very similar to the Capitol building in Washington, DC. In what country can it be found?
  5. 13. This country is known as “The Land of the volcanoes”. It has more than 20 in the territory and two are still active.
  6. 14. Tango is a partner dance and social dance that originated in the 1880s along the Río de la Plata, the natural border between ______ and ______
  7. 17. In what country can the historical ruins of Chichen Itza and Teotihuacán be found?
  8. 18. In what country can you find the Incan ruins of Macchu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage site?
  9. 19. This place is a territory of the U.S. It’s citizens are US citizens but cannot vote in US elections. It is a self-governing island, but the US is responsible for providing external security, and maintains control over affairs related to currency, trade, and immigration.
  10. 20. In what country can you find the Salt flats of Salar de Uyuni?
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  1. 1. This country is known for their “Pura Vida” outlook or culture. It is a phrase that means “simple life” or “pure life.” It’s used as a greeting and also as a general philosophy. It is about enjoying the simple things in life and appreciating what you have. It is a positive outlook and a way of enjoying the moment.
  2. 2. In what country will you find Rival teams FC Barcelona and Real Madrid?
  3. 4. The The Atacama Desert, located primarily in this country __________, is famous for the 'Copiapo mining accident', whereby 33 miners survived a record 69 days buried in a 120-year-old copper-gold mine.
  4. 6. Volcano boarding or volcano surfing is a sport performed on the slopes of a volcano. One of the most popular places for the activity is the Cerro Negro, an active volcano in this country _________. Riders hike up the volcano and slide down, sitting or standing, on a thin plywood or metal board.
  5. 7. Tango is a partner dance and social dance that originated in the 1880s along the Río de la Plata, the natural border between ______ and ______
  6. 8. Bachata is a popular music and dance style originating in this country_________. It is a fusion of southwestern European influences, mainly Spanish guitar music, with indigenous Taino and Sub Saharan African musical elements, which speaks to the diversity of the population of this country.
  7. 9. This country is most well-known for its Canal, an engineering marvel that connects the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. It is crucial to maritime trade.
  8. 11. Shakira and Sofia Vergara are famous people from this country. It is well known for its arepas and specialty coffee.
  9. 12. This country is the birthplace of chocolate. The word cacao derives from the Mayan “Ka’kau,” and chocolate comes from the Mayan “Chocol’haa.” The Mayans cherished cacao, which they believed (correctly) had a plethora of health benefits.
  10. 15. The Galapagos Islands are part of the country of ____, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a renown National Park. The animals located on these islands are very diverse and inspired Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution.
  11. 16. In what country can you find Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the entire world, at 3230 feet?