Around the World in 80 Days – Denmark

DENMARK  Northern Europe Capital: Copenhagen Languages: Danish Predominant Religion(s): Christianity COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: Denmark is a relatively multicultural country. Danes like to be seen as individuals and like to set themselves apart from one another. Danes can seem guarded, but once you get them talking, they are really friendly and helpful. FUN FACTS: Read More

Around the World – Croatia

CROATIA  Central/Southern Europe Capital: Zagreb Languages: Croatian Predominant Religion(s): Christianity (Roman Catholic) COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: Croatian people describe themselves as ambitious and resourceful. Croatian have very strong ties to their family. Croatians are very proud of their heritage and culture, and this sense of pride comes from their long and rich culture, as Read More

Around the World – Peru

Peru has two official languages: Spanish and Cuzco Quechua. There are now over 8 million  Quechua speakers in South and Central America. Twenty-five percent of all Peruvians speak Quechua, and many of them speak no Spanish. Here are some English words derived from Quechua, which was originally the language of the Incas: coca, condor, Read More