What are the physical characteristics of Guatemala?
Guatemala is a country of volcanoes, mountains, and beaches on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. From the Cuchamatán Mountains in the western highlands, to the coastlines on the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, this small country is marked by contrasts. Three of Guatemala’s 30 volcanoes are still active.
How does geography affect Guatemala?
Guatemala’s mountainous terrain, tropical latitude and small size limit the country’s influence in the Caribbean basin as compared to stronger North American neighbors. The Sierra Madre Mountains stretch from Mexico into Guatemala, forming the majority of the country’s territory.
What other geographical feature creates the regions of Guatemala?
Two mountain chains enter Guatemala from west to east, dividing the country into three major regions: the highlands, where the mountains are located; the Pacific coast, south of the mountains; and the limestone plateau of the Petén region, north of the mountains.
What are two facts about Guatemala?
10 Fun Facts about Guatemala, the Land of the Trees
- Rosario Traducciones continues its tour of Latin America in another edition of #ElEspañolEnElMundo.
- 1) One country, 25 languages.
- 2) Guatemala, land of trees.
- 3) Largest number of UNESCO world heritage sites in the world.
- 4) Creators of chocolate and instant coffee.
What animal represents Colombia?
Andean condor
What is the most dangerous animal in Colombia?
golden poison dart frog
What is the national fruit of Colombia?
List of national fruits
| Country | Common name | Scientific name |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | Borojó | Alibertia patinoi |
| Curuba | Passiflora mollissima (P. tarminiana and P. tripartita var. mollissima) | |
| Cuba | Mamey | Pouteria sapota |
| Germany | Apple | Malus domestica |
What is the motto of Colombia?
Libertad y Orden
How do Colombians say hello?
“¡Hola!” This is probably the most basic form of greeting in Colombia, and most likely the most common greeting taught in any basic level Spanish class. “¡Quibo!” is another way of saying “hello” in Colombia. It used, though, mostly between friends or close acquaintances and is very informal.