Portal:Latin America/Did you know/Week 45, 2006
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- ... that a route through Nicaragua was considered as a possible alternative to the Panama Canal at various times in the past?
- ... that Tierra de Gracia (Land of Grace), is Venezuela’s nickname?
- ... that the Panamanian city Colón is named in honor of Christopher Columbus.
- ... that the Iguazu Falls waterfalls (pictured) are displayed in several films, like Miami Vice (2006) and Happy Together (1997)?
- ... that the Fiestas Patrias is the independence day celebration of Chile?
- ... that Honduras only has one lake in the entire country, Lago de Yojoa?