Location and climate
What two countries are Binatá located off the coast of?
Columbia and Panama
What was Binatá originally called?
Isla Fieles
What is Binatás native language?
Spanish
What is the most popular sport in Binatá?
Pig ball
What sea is Binatá located in?
Caribbean sea
Who is Binatá named after?
Fernando Binatá
What is Binatás culture a mixture of?
Spanish and Caribbean
Why is Pig Ball called Pig Ball?
It is played with capybaras
How low do temperatures drop in Binatá?
70 degrees fahrenheit
What does Islas Fieles mean?
Islas Fieles means Faithful islands
What is a very popular festival?
A popular is the festival of colors
How many teams are in pig ball?
2 teams
What is the lowest temperature ever recorded in Binatá's history?
31 degrees fahrenheit
How did Isla Fieles break away from spain?
petitioned to be their own country and boycotted Spanish goods until Spain gave in and let them break away to form their own country.
Why did Binatá make the festival of colors?
They made the festival of colors to make the city alive again
How many people are on each team?
1 person per team
What type of climate does Binatá have?
Tropical and humid
In 1823 how big did the population grow to?
By 1823 the population had grown to about 2 million people
What are two popular dishes?
Coconut Tres Leches Cupcakes and Lechón
How many bases, including home base, are in Pig ball?
6 bases