Colombia

Official Name:  Republic of Colombia

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Population: 47,704,427

Geography: 5 main Natural Regions

• Andes Mountain region
• Pacific coastal region
• Caribbean sea coastal region
• the Llanos (plains)
• Rainforest

Currency: Colombian Pesos (COP)

Major Attractions

• Medellin "City of Eternal Spring"
• Amazon Rainforest
• Ciudad Perdida "Lost City"
• Cartagena
• Mompox

Religion

Earning Independence: On July 20, 1810 Colombian patriots rioted the streets of Bogata earning independence from Spain

Current Leader

Government is a republic separated into executive, judicial, and legislative branches.

Food*Customs*Traditions

• Best known for coffee
• Foods include rice, maize, cassava, goat, and fried green plantains
• Family is very important
• Love to celebrate with parades such as carnivals

Famous People

• Sofia Vergara actress
• Shakira singer
• John Leguizama actor

Climate

What does the flag mean?
No official meaning but thought as yellow representing gold, blue representing seas, and red representing the blood shed by soldiers for freedom.

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