Spanish-Speaking Countries and Cultural Facts

Vocabulary flashcards covering key geographic, cultural, and environmental facts about the Spanish language and various Spanish-speaking countries.

Spanish Language

The second most-spoken language in the world, spoken by over 475 million people worldwide and serving as the official language of 21 different countries.

Buenos Aires

The capital city of Argentina, located in South America.

Iguazu Falls

A waterfall system in Argentina consisting of 1.67 miles of falls, which includes a section known as La Garganta del Diablo.

La Garganta del Diablo

A famous section of Iguazu Falls in Argentina, translated in English as 'The Devil's Throat.'

Tango

A modern-day dance style that originated and was popularized in Argentina.

Gauchos

Argentine cowboys who serve as a cultural symbol of Argentina.

La Paz

The administrative capital of Bolivia and the highest capital city in the world, located at an altitude of 11,942 feet.

Sucre

The judicial capital city of Bolivia.

El Camino de la Muerte

Known as 'The Road of Death' in Bolivia, it is recognized as the world's most dangerous road and is a major attraction for adventurous cyclists.

Santiago

The capital city of Chile, a long and narrow country averaging only 100 miles in width.

Atacama Desert

A desert in northern Chile recognized as the driest place in the world, with some areas having received no rain in over 400 years.

Easter Island

An island territory of Chile famous for giant stone statues carved from the rock of an extinct volcano and placed on platforms.

Bogota

The capital city of Colombia, the only South American country with coastlines along both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Emeralds

Precious gemstones strongly associated with Colombia, which produces approximately 80% of the world's supply.

San Jose

The capital city of Costa Rica, a Central American nation containing 5% of the planet's biodiversity within 0.1% of the Earth's land mass.

Ticos

A common name used to refer to Costa Ricans.

Pura Vida

A Costa Rican phrase meaning 'Pure Life,' used by Ticos as a slogan and to communicate good, great, or OK.

Canopy Tours

Rainforest excursions using series of ziplines that originated in Costa Rica, originally created by scientists to view local flora and fauna without disturbing it.