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Essay On Colombia

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What does Colombia's Flag Mean?
Yellow symbolizes sovereignty and justice.
Blue symbolizes loyalty and vigilance.
Red symbolizes bravery shown and victory achieved when the battles were won.
Interesting Facts
The official name of Colombia is the Republic of Colombia.
The name Colombia comes from the last name of America´s discoverer- Christopher Columbus.
Colombia is bordered by 5 countries: Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru.
It is the only country in South America which has a coastline on both the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
The capital city of Colombia which is Bogota is the second largest city in South America and at 8861 ft, it is one of the highest capital cities in the world.
Fun Cultural Facts
Colombia is known as one …show more content…

It has many outdoor activities to offer such as ‘Mountain Biking’ , ‘Kayaking’ and ‘Rafting’. It is located 300km from the Capital Bogotá and it has a population of around 43,000 inhabitants

#4 ; If you are a lover of Java then you will definitely want to visit Zona Cafetera where almost half of Colombia’s coffee is grown on the slopes of the Andes. Zona Cafetera is made up of the departments of Caldas, Risaralda, and Quindío. La Zona Cafetera can also be referred to as the Eje Cafetero (Coffee Axis). The coffee beans are harvested during the months April to May and October till December.

#3 ; Also known as one of the largest cities of South America, Bogotá is the Capital of Colombia and home to almost 7 million people. It covers a surface area of 1,587km squared and is one of the fastest growing cities in the world. Two of its most famous landmarks are: El Teatro Colon (performance hall), and the 17th century iglesia de San Francisco.

#2 ; The Tayrona National Park is a protected area found in the northern caribbean region of Colombia. The park was established in the 1900s and is 34km from the city of Santa Maria. It is home to around 60 different species of Fauna. It is also the perfect place to explore ruins of old castles and

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