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Home to the world's largest telescope?
Home to the world's largest telescope?
Puerto Rico
Not allowed to sell Coca Cola?
Not allowed to sell Coca Cola?
Cuba
Home to the music style merengue?
Home to the music style merengue?
Dominican Republic
Home of the running of the bulls and 'La Tomatina'?
Home of the running of the bulls and 'La Tomatina'?
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The rodeo was invented here?
The rodeo was invented here?
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Home to the volcano 'Rabbit'?
Home to the volcano 'Rabbit'?
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Home to Angel Falls, most popular sport is baseball?
Home to Angel Falls, most popular sport is baseball?
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Doesn't have any seasons?
Doesn't have any seasons?
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A guinea pig is a delicacy here?
A guinea pig is a delicacy here?
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A tradition here is to give family and friends yellow underwear?
A tradition here is to give family and friends yellow underwear?
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Largest butterfly sanctuary is here?
Largest butterfly sanctuary is here?
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There are no doorbells on the houses here so guests clap their hands to announce their presence?
There are no doorbells on the houses here so guests clap their hands to announce their presence?
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National sport is Chilean rodeo?
National sport is Chilean rodeo?
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Largest amount of red meat consumption in the world happens here?
Largest amount of red meat consumption in the world happens here?
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The country's name comes from the _____ river, coming from the words painted birds in Guarani.
The country's name comes from the _____ river, coming from the words painted birds in Guarani.
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First chocolate bar and jeans invented here by the Mayans?
First chocolate bar and jeans invented here by the Mayans?
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The Platano forest is located here?
The Platano forest is located here?
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One of their notable dishes is Papusa?
One of their notable dishes is Papusa?
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Home to the world's only 'dual volcano'?
Home to the world's only 'dual volcano'?
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The common phrase used here is 'Pura Vida'?
The common phrase used here is 'Pura Vida'?
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Only place in the world where you can see the sun set and rise?
Only place in the world where you can see the sun set and rise?
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The most significant tribes in the Spanish world are?
The most significant tribes in the Spanish world are?
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The most common form of currency?
The most common form of currency?
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Study Notes
Key Facts about Spanish-Speaking Countries
- Puerto Rico: Hosts the world's largest telescope, significant for astronomical research.
- Cuba: Coca-Cola sales are prohibited, reflecting the country's unique economic policies.
- Dominican Republic: Known for merengue music, an important cultural and dance heritage.
- Spain: Famous for cultural festivals such as "la tomatina" and traditions like running with the bulls.
- Mexico: Birthplace of the rodeo, showcasing its Western heritage; also home to the "Rabbit" volcano.
- Venezuela: Features Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall; baseball is the most popular sport.
- Colombia: Does not experience seasonal changes, contributing to its diverse ecosystems.
- Ecuador: Guinea pig is regarded as a delicacy in local cuisine, a traditional food source.
- Peru: A unique tradition involves giving yellow underwear to family and friends for good luck.
- Bolivia: Houses the largest butterfly sanctuary, an important environmental feature.
- Paraguay: Guests announce their arrival by clapping hands due to the absence of doorbells in homes.
- Chile: National sport is Chilean rodeo, highlighting cultural heritage in rural society.
- Argentina: Has the highest per capita consumption of red meat globally, reflecting dietary preferences.
- Uruguay: Name derives from a river meaning "painted birds" in Guarani, linking geography and culture.
- Guatemala: The Mayans invented chocolate bars and jeans, significant contributions to global culture.
- Honduras: Home to the Platano Forest, known for its rich biodiversity.
- El Salvador: Notable for its traditional dish called Papusa, a staple in local cuisine.
- Nicaragua: Unique for having the world's only dual volcano, a geological rarity.
- Costa Rica: Embraces the phrase "Pura Vida," symbolizing a laid-back, positive lifestyle.
- Panama: The only place on Earth where the sun can be seen rising and setting at the same time.
- Mesoamerican Civilizations: Significant tribes include the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas, crucial to understanding Latin American history.
- Currency: The peso is the most common currency across many Spanish-speaking countries, facilitating trade and economy.
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Test your knowledge about Spanish-speaking countries with this fun quiz! Discover interesting facts such as unique traditions, cultural highlights, and prominent locations in each nation. Challenge yourself and learn more about the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
