Columbia
what you need to know. by: Seth Quinn
Name and capital
name- Columbia
Capital- bogota
signifigance of flag
Gold- Gold on the land.
Blue- The seas along the shore
Red- The blood spilled for Columbian independence
Population
48.23 million people live in Columbia.
Government
Columbia has a democracy. And there leader is Juan Manual Santos.
Currancy, Exchange rate
1 (usd) = 2,691.57 (cop)
US dollar Columbian peso
Cultural activites
ART- it ranges from Spanish Baroque to Quimbaya gold craftwork.
MUSIC- played by a "Tiple" or a 12 string guitar.
Holidays/festivals- Carnival and epiphany are the main ones.
sports- Their main sport is soccer.
FOOD!!
BANDEJA PAISA
- white rice
- red beans
- ground beef
- plantain
- chorizo
- chicharron
- arepa
- fried egg
- ajiaco
- avacado
Tourist attractions
1.) Gold Museum
I would go becaused of the amount of gold and because there's history in it.
2.) Laguana de Guatavita
I would go here because it's really cool and you are close to the andes mountains
3.) Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira
I would go here because it's really cool and interesting to all ages.