Culture

Explore some of the predominant cultures of our planet. With a particular emphasis on Latin American countries, this section delves into the people, traditions, and ways of life that shape different societies. Through detailed cultural analyses, we examine topics ranging from athletics and demographics to language and politics.

China

The Great Wall of China is not a single continuous wall, but a series of walls stretching over 13,000 miles.

India

India is the world's largest producer of spices.

Germany

Germany has over 1,500 types of sausages, making it a true culinary playground.

Japan

Japan consists of more than 14,000 different islands.

Russia

Russia is so large that it spans across 11 time zones.

Spain

Spain was under Moorish rule for nearly a century.

Mexico

Mexico is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world.

Argentina

Argentina is the birthplace of the tango.

Colombia

Blending indigenous, European and African influences, Columbia is at the crossroads of many distinct cultures.

Chile

As the thinnest country in the world, Chile has an array of different natural features at its disposal.

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico was ceded to the US by Spain in 1898.

Cuba

Home to the Salsa, Cuba has a rich history of musical expression to reflect its cultural identity.

Guatemala

The entirety of Guatemala was home to the former Mayan Empire.

Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic was the first country in the Americas.

Peru

Receiving an influx of Asian immigrants in the 19th Century, Peru is a unique blend of Asian and Latin American cultures.

Bolivia

The Andes mountains span the Bolivian countryside, defining Bolivia's arts and cuisine.

Costa Rica

Pura Vida: the infamous Costa Rican saying which encapsulates Costa Rican's relaxed outlook on life.

Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea is the only Spanish-speaking country in Africa.

Venezuela

Venezuela has come to centerstage following its controversial 2024 election.

Ecuador

In Ecuador's Galapagos Islands, Charles Darwin discovered his theory of evolution.

Uruguay

Uruguay is known chiefly for its beautiful beaches.

Paraguay

With expansive mountains and forests, Paraguay possesses one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world.

Honduras

Honduras was the original banana republic, owing to its past reliance on the export of fruits to the US.

El Salvador

El Salvador is both the smallest and most densely populated nation in Central America.

Panama

Panama is the only place in the world you can see the sun rise on the Pacific and set on the Atlantic.

Nicaragua

Nicaragua is home to 40 volcanoes, half of them active.