Latin America Geography
What is the smallest country in Central America?
El Salvador
This popular Latin American drink is made from rice, milk, cinnamon, and sugar, with variations across many countries.
Horchata
Complete this dicho: “Camarón que se duerme…”
“…se lo lleva la corriente.”
(You snooze, you lose)
This Dominican artist helped globalize bachata with hits like “Obsesión” as part of the group Aventura.
Romeo Santos
This is the most common lie people tell when they’re late.
I’m on my way!
The Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, is primarily located in this country.
Chile
This staple food made from corn dough is common in countries like Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela, though it’s prepared differently in each.
Arepa
Complete this dicho: “No todo lo que brilla es…”
“…oro.”
(This dicho warns that not everything that shines has value)
This Karol G album made history as the first all-Spanish album by a woman to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
Mañana Será Bonito
This animal can sleep for up to three weeks at a time without eating.
Sloth
This lake, shared by Peru and Bolivia, is the highest navigable lake in the world
This Peruvian dish of raw fish cured in citrus juice is typically flavored with chili peppers and onions.
Ceviche
“Dime con quién andas…”
“…y te diré quién eres.”
(This dicho means “tell me who you hang out with, and I’ll tell you who you are”)
Before becoming a global superstar, Bad Bunny worked this job while uploading music to SoundCloud.
grocery store bagger
What is the highest grossing film in the US this year?
Lilo and Stitch ($424 million)
This Brazilian state contains the city of Manaus and lies almost entirely within the Amazon Rainforest.
Amazonas
This Puerto Rican dish of mashed plantains mixed with garlic and pork cracklings is considered the island’s national dish.
Mofongo
“Ojos que no ven..."
...corazón que no siente.”
(Ignorance is bliss.)
This critically acclaimed Hulu series starring Selena Gomez earned her multiple Emmy nominations as both an actress and executive producer.
Only Murders in the Building
This New Year’s resolution is the most commonly made—and most commonly broken—by February.
exercising more and getting in shape
What African country speaks Spanish?
Equatorial Guinea
This Ecuadorian soup, traditionally eaten during Día de los Difuntos, is made with black corn, fruit, and spices.
Colada Morada
“Árbol que nace torcido…”
“…jamás su tronco endereza.”
(warning against ignoring small problems before they grow)
This Peruvian musical style combines Andean folk music with modern instruments and became especially popular in Lima during the 20th century.
Chicha (Andean cumbia)
In many cultures, eating this specific number of items at midnight is believed to bring good luck in the new year.
12 grapes