El Mundo
Hispano
España
Capital:
Madrid
España is considered a monarchy which means it has a king and a queen. España is the only Spanish speaking country in Europe. This is where ALL Spanish or Castellano comes from
Guinea Ecuatorial is the only Spanish speaking country in África. Spanish, Portuguese and French are the official languages
Capital:
Malabo
México y la
América Central
La América
del Sur
Cuba
La República
Dominicana
Puerto Rico
Las Antillas
México y la América Central
México
Guatemala
El Salvador
Honduras
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Panamá
Capital:
Mexico still has many indigenous people who are still using their native language and practicing their culture just like before the Spanish came.
Capital:
La Ciudad de Guatemala
Guatemala comes from an ancient language and it was called “Place of Many Trees”…finding some shade in Guatemala shouldn’t be that hard. ;)
Capital:
Tegucigalpa
Hondurans are often referred to as CATRACHO or CATRACHA (for the ladies) and it comes from an old Honduran General’s name.
Capital:
San Salvador
El Salvador just recently adopted the US dollar about 10 years ago. It was the colón before.
Capital:
Managua
Nicaragua has two famous lakes that are surrounded by RICH RICH SOIL due to volcanoes in the past.
Capital:
San José
Costa Rica means “Rich Coast” and so it is. It is full of animals, beaches, and the economy is much better compared to the surrounding countries.
Capital:
La Ciudad de Panamá
At one time Panama and Colombia were joined together…but when “Nueva Granada” broke apart and become “Colombia.
Las Antillas
Cuba
Puerto
Rico
La República
Dominicana
Capital:
La Havana
Cuba is a communist country ran by a dictator. Since Fidel has stepped down, Cuba has lightened up a bit but not much.
Capital:
Santo Domingo
The Dominican Republic shares an island with Haiti. Within 5 miles you can tell a different of what country you are in due to D.R being highly developed and Haiti being a poor country.
Capital:
Santo Domingo
The Dominican Republic shares an island with Haiti. Within 5 miles you can tell a different of what country you are in due to D.R being highly developed and Haiti being a poor country.
Capital:
San Juan
Puerto Rico is ACTUALLY a part of the United States. They are not a state but a commonwealth and can freely travel back and forth without a passport.
La América del Sur
Venezuela
Colombia
Ecuador
Perú
Bolivia
Paraguay
Chile
Uruguay
La Argentina
Capital:
Caracas
Venezuela is known for “Beauty Pageants.” Having one of the best records of having the most women win Mrs. Universe in the world. The women are often known as exotic. You can guarantee Mrs. Venezuela win always make it into top 10!
Capital:
Bogotá
Colombia has always been known to have major drug problems. This involves having political diversity, political falls, economic problems, and more.
Capital:
Quito
Ecuador is located RIGHT ON the equator. Wonder if it’s hot there? ;)
Capital:
Lima
Peru has ruins called “Machu Picchu” which are like ghost towns in the mountains. It’s almost like everyone just got up and walked away. Many people like to visit this place for sight-seeing.
Capital:
Bolivia use to be a part of Peru and was known as “Upper Peru” and was even run by Peruvian government. My how the countries change over the years.
Capital:
Santiago
Chile has very cold weather and also warm weather as well. It’s very diverse with temperature.
Capital:
Asunción
Paraguay used to be ruled by a series of dictators who practiced isolationism and protectionism.
Capital:
Buenos Aires
Argentina is known for the dance “Tango” It’s a very popular dance.
Capital:
Montevideo
Uruguay is known for its high development and low levels of corruption.