The capital of Columbia is Bogota. There is a very big population it is one of the biggest cities in Columbia. But there are many others cities like Medellin, it is north west of Bogota it is the second largest city in Columbia. Another main city is Antioquia, it is also north west of Bogota and part of a narrow section is bordering Panama. The third main city is Barranquilla, which is in the north east part of Columbia. It is a major city. And it is highly populated and a lot of business is done there.
Some of the stuff they eat is very different from the things we usually eat in America. They eat toasted ants or guinea pigs while in other areas of Colombians wouldn't even touch those kind dishes. All around most Colombians eat lots of meat and sometimes fish. For breakfast it is usually fruit, eggs, and bread but they don't eat it until 10 or 11 o'clock in the morning . There main dish is usually soup, a main dish (like chicken) and drink and sometimes a dessert but it is usually very sweet so they don't have it that often. Dinner is served around 8 pm.
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The weather in Colombia is on average is usually very rainy and wet.
It is classified as a tropical. Which is good considering they are near the equator. So it is isothermal. The average degrees is about 45-67 degrees fahrenheit. It is always humid because of how much rain they get. Each region of Columbia has its own average of temperature, humidity, winds and rain fall. The diversity of climates in Colombia is characterized for having tropical rain forests, savannas, steppes, deserts and mountain climate. The tropical rainforest climate is characterized by hot and high humidity climate along with heavy rainfall mostly present in the
jungles Colombians are very big into sports. They love to play and watch football (soccer) which we also play in America and they also love to play rugby which is a very aggressive sport and is usually more played by guys than girls. Cycling is another sport which is also a very popular sport in Colombia, Cycling in Colombia became very popular, after the triumphs ofMartín Emilio "Cochise Rodríguez in European cycling competitions. They also do tejo. And they love to watch and play baseball it is one of the most popular sports. Professional Sports achievements are subject to national pride for Colombians. Colombia has many beautiful places to visit.The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira. The small town of Zipaquira is very famous for its salt mines and for the Salt Cathedral built inside of the monumental chambers and tunnels that were left behind when commercial mining operations ceased. The coffee region Colombia's coffee region is also called the Coffee Triangle. This fertile region, located in the heart of the Andes, is where the majority of the famous Colombian coffee is produced. The coffee production process, is to hike in a natural park or by visiting traditional paisa towns. Or another main attraction is Cartagena is the capital city of the Colombian department of Bolívar. The first president, General Simón Bolívar, took office in 1819. His position, initially self-proclaimed, was subsequently ratified by Congress. The current president of the Republic of Colombia is Juan Manuel Santos, who took office on 7 August 2010. He was born in a house in Caracas, Captaincy General of Venezuela. Admirers claim that he helped lay the foundations for democracy in Latin America. his social position of the family is illustrated by the fact that when the Caracas Cathedral was built in 1594, the Bolívar family had one of the first dedicated side chapels ever. He took office omn August 7, 1813 – July 16, 1814 Columbia is located in North west South America and is bordered to the northwest by Panama. To the east it is bordered by Venezuela and Brazil. To the sound it is bordered by Ecuador and Peru. Its maritime boundaries with neighboring countries through the Caribbean Sea and three on the Pacific Ocean. It established its maritime boundaries with neighboring countries through seven agreements on the Caribbean Sea and three on the Pacific Ocean. The flag features three horizontal bands of yellow, blue and red. One versions indicates that the yellow symbolizes sovereignty and justice, blue symbolizes as loyalty and vigilance, and red represents the valor shown and the victory achieved during the battles for independence in Spain. Other variations on the interpretation of the colors exist such as yellow for the sun and land of the people and for sovereign and justice. blue, for the water that holds up the people and finally red for the blood shed by the people who did fight for the independence of Colombia.
Colombia is famous for many types of cuisine. In America, different states/areas are known for different types of food. For example, the coastline has great seafood and the south has awesome comfort food. Colombia is divided into 32 departments, or country subdivisions. Each area has unique dishes that reflect their department.
There are many different things about Colombia and the US, but also there are similar things about the two countries too. Have you ever heard of the musician Oreste Sindici? Oreste Sindici wrote “¡Oh Gloria Inmarcesible!” which translates to Oh Unfading Glory. “¡Oh Gloria Inmarcesible!” is the Colombian national anthem. The U.S. national anthem was written by Francis Scott Key. The US national anthem is called “The Star Spangled Banner”. There are different and similar traditions in the U.S. and Colombia as well. Those may include meals, how the holidays are celebrated, and what the sports are that are played in the countries.
Once named the friendliest city in the world, Puerto Vallarta in my eyes continues to carry that reputation. The people who live there are what make this place so special; it is my most desired place to travel to. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico sits along the coast of Banderas Bay in the Pacific Ocean. Along with having exotic scenery, they are known for having an exceptional variety of food. With the dark frigid winter creeping up on us, my head wanders to memories of missed friends and 90 degree temperatures.
The film makers are trying to depict Colombia as a town rather than a country. Despite the landscape views we get from Colombia’s most famous cities and mountains, in Narcos, the audience sees Colombia as a place that is dangerous, has no progress and it is politically unstable. This bothered me for the most part , because again its misrepresentation. Maybe it has to do with the fact that during this era all you heard from Colombia were Narco stories. According to fusion, “It's a helpless, stubborn nation, unwilling and unable to defend itself. This means basically that Colombia is being represented as a small town in a western movie. This can directly correlate with Native Americans because European Americans back in the day viewed Indian Reservations the same as Americans view Colombia, as shithole. The descriptions by Americans to these 2 places are almost
The foods of Colombia are a reflection of the varied landscapes and people within the country. In the coastal area of Colombia arroz con coco, rice with coconut, is a popular dish (Parrott-Sheffer, 2013). Around the city of Bogotá, there is a regional dish, a stew called ajiaco. The main ingredients of the stew are “chicken and three kinds of potatoes, corn and an herb called guascas” (Dinho, 2009). In Medellín, the common foods are frijoles and chicharrones, beans and pork rinds respectively (Parrott-Sheffer, 2013).
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There is plenty of produce, as is there is many typical foods Bolivians eat. A main staple in Bolivia is potatoes. They also enjoy grains, maize, beans, rice, fish, poultry, and peanuts. For special occasions, they enjoy...
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