Colombia
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COLOMBIA
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WHERE IS IT?
HISTORY
- The Spanish arrived in 1510
- Colombia gained independence in 1824.
- Colombia had a Civil War in 1899. It lasted until 1902.
- In the 1960s, Colombia was a very violent place. However, it is now safer thanks to government efforts to get rid of corruption.
CLIMATE
- Colombia is always very warm.
- They have a rainy season from May to November.
- It is very humid in Colombia.
CULTURE
- In Medellin, Colombia, at Christmastime, Colombians have the Festival of Lights.
- The Festival of Lights is where citizens decorate their homes, balconies, and rooftops with lights.
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SPORTS
- Colombians are big fans of soccer.
- The Colombian national team made the World Cup in 2014 and got to the quarterfinals.
COLOMBIA'S POPULATION
IS 48.32 MILLION.
COLOMBIAN FOODS
- Sanchoco is a popular soup in Colombia.
FOODS
AREPA IS A COMMON SIDE DISH IN COLOMBIA. IT IS A TYPE OF BREAD.
COLOMBIAN DESSERTS
TORTA NEGRA IS A COMMON DESSERT IN COLOMBIA. IT IS A TYPE OF CAKE.
PRIMARY LANGUAGES
SPANISH IS THE PRIMARY LANGUAGE IN COLOMBIA.
POINTS OF INTEREST
- The Gold Museum in Bogota is a popular tourist destination.
ANOTHER POINT OF INTEREST
BARRANQUILLA IS A POPULAR COLOMBIAN CITY THAT HAS A CARNIVAL EVERY YEAR.
WHY SHOULD YOU VISIT
- You can try great food.
- You can go to a carnival and Festival of Lights.
- You can watch a great soccer team.
- You can visit a Gold Museum.
- There are many more reasons why you should visit, such as the great weather.
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