Guyana, Republic of Northeastern America. The country has a coast to the Atlantic Ocean in the north and borders Suriname in the east, Brazil in the south and southwest and Venezuela in the northwest. Guyana was a British colony from 1814 and became independent in 1966. Three-quarters of the country is covered by rainforest. 90 […]

Ecuador’s first significant poet was José Joaquín Olmedo (1780-1847), best known for his ode La victoria de Junín (1825), a tribute to the release hero Simón Bolívar. One of the foremost Spanish-American essayists of the 19th century was Juan Montalvo (1832–1889), with his political pamphlets and philosophical treaties. The romantic poet Juan León Mera (1832–1894) […]

Plant life in Ecuador Ecuador belongs to the tropical climate zone, but the climate shows great contrasts, both in the north-south direction and vertically. The large elevation differences and the cold Perus stream contribute to the climate. The northernmost deen of the coastal country has a hot and humid climate, with more than 2000 mm […]

Toronto City Overview Toronto is sometimes referred to as the New York of Canada, and in fact it has a similar economic and cultural status as its counterpart in the neighboring country. The metropolis is located on the north shore of Lake Ontario, and from the opposite bank you get a unique view of the city skyline with […]

Toronto’s nightlife is another aspect that can refute the city’s reputation for being colorless. This was greatly supported by the provincial government extending the serving hours to 2:00 am, while nightclubs and certain bars are often open until dawn. Night clubs charge admission, normal bars only if a group occurs. Some emphatically chic nightclubs do not let guests […]