Colombia
Colombia
Capital: Bogotá
Population: 46,039,000
Religions: Roman Catholic
Currency: Colombia peso
National Sport: Soccer
Colombia: Historia
• After a 14-year struggle, during
which time Simón Bolívar's
Venezuelan troops won the
battle of Boyacá in Colombia on
Aug. 7, 1819, independence was
attained in 1824.
• Bolívar united Colombia,
Venezuela, Panama, and Ecuador
in the Republic of Greater
Colombia (1819–1830)
Colombia: Historia
• In 1899, a brutal civil war broke
out, the War of a Thousand Days,
that lasted until 1902.
• The following year, Colombia lost
its claims to Panama because it
refused to ratify the lease to the
United States of the Canal Zone.
Panama declared its independence
in 1903.
Colombia: Geografía
• Colombia is bordered on the • Colombia has the longest
northwest by Panama, on the
east by Venezuela and Brazil,
and on the southwest by
Peru and Ecuador.
• Colombia stretches over
approximately 1,140,000 sq.
km (439,735 sq miles),
roughly equal to the area of
Portugal, Spain, and France
put together.
coast on the Caribbean
sea (1,000 miles).
Colombia: Geografía
• Colombia has the second biggest
population in South America (42
million).
• The urban population comprises 22
cities with more than 100,000
inhabitants. 8 of the cities each have
more than 500,000 inhabitants.
• Colombia lies at the gateway to
South America and was a transit
point for the first inhabitants who
migrated from North and Central
America.
• Colombia is located at the
northwestern end of South
America, and is the only
country there with coasts
on both the Pacific (1350
km long), and the Atlantic
(over 1600 km.).
• Colombia has 3 mountain
ranges including the Andes.
Colombia: Fun Facts
• Fernando Botero: One of
the most prestigious
artists in the world.
• Gabriel Garcia Marquez: • Manuel Elkin Patarroyo:
Nobel Price winner.
Scientist who discovered
• The Kogis: the oldest
the Malaria vaccine and
Indian tribe in the planet.
donated it to the World
• Andrés Jaramillo Botero:
Health Organization.
decared as one of 2,000
most influential scientists
of the 20th Century
because of his work on
Nanotechnology.
Colombia: Fun Facts
• World’s largest producer of emeralds
(60%)
• Abundant fauna and flora including
frogs, birds, carnations and orchids.
• Second largest source of butterflies,
plants, fresh water fish and roses in the
world.
• World’s third largest producer of coffee,
reptiles and bananas in the world.
• World’s fourth largest producer of coal,
nickel, and water
Colombia: Agriculture
• Colombia has 3 times more water/sq m. than the average in
Latin America and 6 times more than the world average.
• Flowers: Colombia is the second largest exporter in the world.
• Yuca (cassava): 70 species, world leaders in research and
development.
• Sugar: world leader in productivity.
Colombia: Agriculture
• The Colombian Amazon covers
approximately 42% of the land area
of Colombia and is also the least
densely populated area of the
country.
• Special about this region is that
there are many Indians living in
traditional lifestyle in harmony
with nature.
• Many birds, alligators, snakes and
freshwater pink dolphins.
Colombia: animales
Colombia: frutas
Mamoncillo
Maracuya
Mangos
Guaná
Papayas
Tamarillo
Colombia: La comida
• Medellin and Antioquia are known for the
Bandeja Paisa. A huge concoction of arepa,
ground beef, beans, rice, avocado, an egg and
chicharron.
• Another dish that is tamale. A chicken or pork,
carrots, peas and corn flour. The ingredients
are wrapped inside a palm leaf and steam
them very gently for several hours.
• Other examples of typical Colombian food
include empanadas, corn flower pies filled
with ground beef or potato, onion, tomato, salt,
garlic and cilantro that is used extensively
here.
Colombia: La música
• The music of Colombia is an expression
of Colombia culture which contains
diverse music genres, both traditional
and modern.
• Cumbia is a mixture of Spanish, Native
Colombia and African music.
• Porro is a musical style and dance from
the Caribbena region of Colombia. It is a
Colombian cumbia rhythm that
developed into its own sub-genre. It is
played mostly by brass bands or
orchestras and danced in couples.
Las celebraciones
• Every month of the year, the country of
Colombia offers at least one major
festival. Such festivals also highlight
Colombia’s complex national fabric,
such as the cultural influences of the
Spanish, Africans and indigenous
people.
• Iberoamerican Theatre Festival takes
place in the capital city of Bogota every
two years, typically during the months
of March or April. The festival usually
runs for 17 days and draws
approximately 2 million visitors.
Las celebraciones
• Rock al Parque is an annual rock
music festival held every year in
Bogota. The largest rock festival
in Latin America.
• Festival Internacional de Cine de
Cartagena held every February or
March, The International Film
Festival of Cartagena remains the
oldest Latin American film
festival, dating back to 1960. The
festival lasts for one week,
featuring both traditional and
open-air screenings.
Las celebraciones
• The annual Bogota International Book Fair
runs for two weeks, drawing an estimated
400,000 visitors. Typically held in April or
May, the festival dates back to 1988. The
event plays host to vendors, authors,
journalists and publishers, often
highlighting more than 100,000 different
titles.
• The Hay Festival began in Wales before
expanding to other countries around the
world, including Cartagena, Colombia. The
four-day cultural festival celebrates
literature, poetry, art and music.
Personas famosas
• Champions of the 2001
America’s Soccer Cup.
• Juan Pablo Montoya: World
Champion Formula CART
and Formula One racer.
• Shakira: number1 in Latin
Billboard (number 6 in US).
• Juanes: winner of three
Grammy Awards
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What is the capital of
Colombia?
A. Medellín
B. Cali
C.Bogotá
A. Soccer
B. Baseball
C.Football
What is Colombia's
national sports?
What is Colombia's
currency?
A. Dollars
B. Colombia peso
C.Peso
Who united Colombia, Venezuela,
Panamá and Ecuador in the Republic
of Greater Colombia?
A. Fernando Botero
B. Juanes
C.Simón Bolívar
What period years did Bolivar
unit the Republic of Greater
Colombia?
A. 1819-1930
B. 1819-1830
C.1719-1830
A. 1903
B. 1913
C.1803
What year did Colombia
lost claim to Panama?
Colombia has the ______ biggest
population in South America.
A. Third
B. Second
C.Fourth
How many mountain ranges
Colombia have?
A. 4
B. 2
C.3
What artists is one of the most
prestigious in the world?
A. Gabriel Garcia Marquez
B. Fenando Botero
C.Andrés Jaramillo Botero
What is the percentage of
emerald production in world?
A. 60%
B. 100%
C.70%
What famous singer is the
number one in Latin Billboard
and number 6 in us?
A. Juanes
B. Shakira
C.Gabriela García
¿De dónde es la Señora Arnold?
A. Barenquilla, Colombia
B. Bogotá, Colombia
C.Medellín, Colombia
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about Colombia?
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about Colombia?