Puerto Rico, like so many other countries in the Caribbean, is characterized by foreign influences. This is where Spanish and American culture dominate. Magnificent colonial palaces are crowded next to glittering shopping malls. Spanish and American are heard everywhere – but usually in the form of something the Puerto Ricans themselves call “Spanglish”. Underwater life…
Category: North America
New Jersey – the Hidden Holiday Gem
New Jersey has a hard time with tourists from Europe. The proximity to visitor magnets such as New York , Washington DC and Philadelphia is a real mortgage for the tourism managers of the “Garden State”, as New Jersey is also often called. On the other hand, this closeness is of course also an opportunity….
Coiba National Park (World Heritage)
The national park is located on the Pacific coast and comprises the island of Coiba with a further 38 smaller islands and the adjoining marine areas on around 2,700 km². A unique flora and fauna has developed on the islands, which have been separated from the mainland for around 15,000 years, many of which are…
Chicago Theaters and Parks
Opera houses, concert halls, theaters According to aparentingblog, Chicago has a rich theater scene and several opera houses. The most famous ensembles began their work in the 1960s and 1970s. The waves of immigration from different countries enriched the (also linguistic) diversity of the productions. There are numerous stages in the greater Chicago area, but…
Saba Population and Geography
Saba: population Population Saba has around 2,000 residents. Ethnic composition The Saba population is from all over the world. The island’s small size resulted in a small number of island families who can trace their family name back to six other families on the island. This means that many of the family names are the…
Denver Colorado Travel Guide
Denver is the capital of the US state Colorado and is located at the eastern foot of the Rocky Mountains. Denver was originally a gold rush town and has a population of about 600,000. Around 2.6 million people live in the conurbation. Denver is exactly one mile above sea level and is therefore also known…
Economic Crisis 2008
The 2008 crisis, more precisely from September, was preceded by a period of stable economic growth and low inflation in the USA, providing a voracious appetite in the global environment for risky investments. Causes of the 2008 crisis An important aspect to consider when it comes to the economic crisis of 2008, the biggest in…
Canadian Economy
The Canada has important economic development, occupying the 10th place among the largest world economies and continuous pace of growth in recent years. Canadian Agriculture Canada’s arable land is very limited given the conditions of the natural environment, with a cold and polar climate that makes these activities impossible. Thus, only 7% of the territory…
United States Economy
Since the beginning of the twentieth century, the United States has ranked first among the largest economies in the world. With a GDP of around 18 billion dollars, it is well above the second place, China, with a GDP of around 11 billion. Economic hegemony Several factors contributed to the success of the US economy…
Panama Canal
The Panama Canal , an important work of interoceanic integration – connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans -, was built after the independence of the country of the same name, in 1903, from Colombia, under the influence of the United States , which supported separatism. Panama gave the United States full right to build the…
Enjoyable New York
The city of cities, The Big Apple, yes, dear children have many names, it is said, and New York is truly loved. Many often return because there are always new things to experience. Here the whole world is gathered in a single city, roaring, dizzying, glorious, overwhelming, paraphrased, staged, yes, really just absolutely amazing. On…
Varadero Travel Guide
Varadero is the most popular beach resort in Cuba. Varadero is a cozy beach resort in Cuba where you will relax and have fun. A sympathetic holiday town favored by tourists Varadero is a beach town of less than 30,000 inhabitants located on the Hicacos Peninsula on the north coast of Cuba . With year-round…