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There are 25, 645 people infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, among them are more than 3,100 pregnant women
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Daniel Ortega lost three elections in a row then was elected in 2006, then reelected 4 years later. He is the current president.
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The name of this country comes from the latin word 'argentum', meaning silver.
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Spanish for equator. The equator runs through this country, though most of the country is in the southern hemisphere
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Went to war with Honduras over the World Cup soccer game, its known as The Soccer War. It lasted 100 hours, 6000 people died, 12,000 were wounded, and 50,000 became homeless.
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The national symbol is the Quetzal (a bird) and their money is called Quetzales. They are one of the poorest countries in Latin America
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The current president, Evo Morales, is the first indigenous president in this country. Poverty and inequality have been reduced since he was elected.
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The people of this country are often called 'ticos', in their everyday speech they use the phrase 'pura vida', meaning pure life, to greet someone or to show appreciation towards something.
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Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera were popular artists that were born and lived in this country. This country also has a long relationship with the United States.
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The 5 stars on this country's flag represent the 5 countries of Central America. This country is the center star because it touches all of the other 4 countries.
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Was the first permanent European settlement in the Americas. Christopher Columbus founded it and named it Hispaniola
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National dance is the 'coquettish marinera'. The dance mimics a bird when it mates. Also, Machu Picchu is located here
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This country is the country of fiestas because hundreds of fiestas take place here throughout the year. Some of the fiestas are, 'San Fermin' (people are chased by bulls) and 'La Tomatina' (people throw overripe tomatoes)
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Fidel Castro led this country for 5 decades, he was was the world's 3rd longest-serving head in state
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