America
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Argentina
Typical food of Argentina
Geographic setting and environment Argentina is a wedge-shaped country, the second largest (after Brazil) in South America. To the west, you have the Andes mountain range, but most of Argentina’s land is low-lying. Because Argentina is in the southern hemisphere, the winter months are from May to August, and the hottest summer month is January. Argentina’s climate and its rich lowland regions combine to make it one of the world’s largest food-producing nations. More than 4 percent of the world’s livestock is raised by Argentine ranchers. Argentina is also the largest producer of honey in South America, an ingredient that…
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History of Argentina
Brief history of Argentina summarized A brief review of the history of Argentina, in a summarized way. Colonial Argentina Before the Europeans arrived in Argentina, it was sparsely populated. In the Northwest people grew potatoes and pumpkins. Sometimes they lived in walled towns and used metal and pottery. However, in most indigenous peoples they lived by hunting animals and gathering plants. They continued their hunter-gatherer lifestyle until the late 19th century. Europeans arrived in present-day Argentina in the 16th century. In 1516 Juan de Solís reached the Río de la Plata but was assassinated by the natives. He was followed…
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Traditions and customs of Argentina
What traditions and customs are there in Argentina? A review of the customs and traditions that exist in Argentina, a South American country. Gastronomy Food in daily life Argentines really like meat and pasta. Most restaurants offer a wide assortment of meat and pasta dishes. Spanish and Italian cuisine inspire everyday cuisine, while French -influenced cuisine is reserved for special occasions. It is quite common to buy fresh pasta for Sunday lunch, which is usually a family event (often including extended family). Breakfast is very light and generally includes coffee or tea and milk, toast, butter and jam. In restaurants…
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History of the Dominican Republic
Brief history of the Dominican Republic summarized A brief look at the summarized history of the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic in its beginnings The Dominican Republic is part of the island of Hispaniola. Before the arrival of the Europeans, a people called the Arawaks lived there. However, on December 6, 1492, Christopher Columbus landed in the northwest and named the island Hispaniola. Spanish settlers founded San Domingo in 1596. However, a hundred years after Columbus discovered Hispaniola, European disease and warfare had all but wiped out the Arawaks. Meanwhile, the Spanish claimed ownership of the entire island, but settled…
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Traditions and customs of the Dominican Republic
What traditions and customs are there in the Dominican Republic? We will see the customs and traditions of the Dominican Republic. Gastronomy Food in daily life The main meal is served at noon and can last up to two hours. Bandera is a nationally popular dish; white rice and red beans recall the colors of the flag, hence its name. The third ingredient is braised meat, which is usually served with fried plantain and salad. Another favorite dish is sancocho, a meat, plantain, and vegetable stew. On the coast, fish and conch are enjoyed, and coconut is used to sweeten…
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History of Uruguay
Brief history of Uruguay summarized A brief brushstroke to the history of Uruguay, in a very summarized way. Uruguay in its beginnings In 1516 a Spaniard named Juan Díaz de Solís became the first European to arrive in Uruguay. In the 16th century the Spanish took Argentina while Portugal took Brazil. What is now Uruguay was among them, but its lack of mineral wealth meant that both nations took little interest in it for a long time. However, in 1726 the Spanish took Uruguay and founded Montevideo. In 1776 Uruguay became part of the royalty of La Plata. In 1811…
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Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico language
The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States, whose capital is San Juan. It has a population of 3 million inhabitants (136º) and an area of 9,104 km 2. Its human development index is very high (40º) and its official currency is the US dollar. But what language is spoken in Puerto Rico? What language do they speak in Puerto Rico? Puerto Rico has two official languages: Spanish (as a first language) and English (as a second language). The entire judicial system is in Spanish. However, all official business of the United States District Court for…
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Traditions and customs of Uruguay
What traditions and customs are there in Uruguay? To learn a little more about the country, the customs and traditions of Uruguay. Gastronomy Food in daily life Meat, especially beef, is the mainstay of the diet. The national dish is roast. The barbecue is the most typical dish. It contains a varied assortment of parts, the most common being beef ribs, kidneys, salivary glands or gizzards, small intestine (“chinchulines”) or large intestine (“fat gut”), and sweet blood sausage (“sweet blood sausage”). Pork sausage is usually served as an appetizer. Roast lamb is consumed in large quantities, especially in rural areas.…
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Belize
Belize language
Belize is a country, belonging to Central America, whose capital is Belmopan. It has a population of 400,000 inhabitants (177th) and an area of 22,966 km 2 (147th). Its human development index is high (106th) and its official currency is the Belizean dollar. But what language is spoken in Belize? What language do they speak in Belize? Belize has one official language, English (spoken by 240,000 people). However, the country has several recognized minority languages, which are: Belizean Creole: 130,000 speakers. Spanish: 187,000 speakers. Q’eqchí: 17,600 speakers. Mopán: 10,600 speakers. Yucatec: 2,520 speakers. Mennonite Low German: 9,360 speakers. Garifuna: 8,440…
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Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago language
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is one of the countries that forms the Caribbean Islands in America, whose capital is Port of Spain. It has a population of about 1.4 million inhabitants (151º) and an area of 5,131 km 2 (165º). Its human development index is high (69th) and its official currency is the Trinidadian dollar. But what language is spoken in Trinidad and Tobago? What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago? Trinidad and Tobago has one official language, English. But despite this, English is not the most widely used language. Each island has its own dominant…
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