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Colombia
With a total area of 440,831 sq mi, Columbia is a constitutional republic located in the northwestern part of South America. It is the 29th largest country in the world by population at more than 45 million as of 2010.
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Bogota is the capital and largest city in Colombia. also the most populated
What countries and bodies of water border Colombia?
Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador
5 countries border Columbia
How long does it take to get to Colombia from America?
4 hours and 30 minutes fro Houston, Texas to Bogotá, Colombia
What was the significance of Panama declaring its independence from Colombia?
Panama was at first part of Colombia, but they continually revolted. The United States assisted Colombia in putting the rebellions all throughout the 19th century. In the early 1900's, Theodore Roosevelt wanted to build the Panama Canal, so he asked Colombia if the US could. The rejected it. Of course, the US suddenly supported the panamanians, so the US helped Panama gain independence to build the canal. That is basically how they gained independence.
What is the heritage of most of Colombia's people?
Mestizos, those people of European (probably Spanish) and Native American ancestry.
What are 4 major landforms in Colombia?
Colombia's human features are: the way Colombia is formed and the mountains, rivers, lakes, ( etc. )
Are parents legally responsible for their 17 year old who move out in British Columbia?
It verys from state to state in the US but in Alabama the parent can not force them to move back in.
What is another name for the Columbia Plateau?
Another name for the Columbia plateau is the Columbia basin
Why do people fleeing Colombia?
No one is fleeing Colombia.
And it seems you don't speak English properly making you what? A Stupid Mexican who thinks people are fleeing an amazing country?
What do they do for fun in Columbia?
U can do a lot of things
- Columbia is the state capital of South Carolina
- Columbia has a Zoo & Botanical Garden
- Columbia has a University of South Carolina
- Gamecocks
- Men's teams include: baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field
- Women's teams include: basketball, cross country, equestrian, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball.
- Three Rivers Greenway
- Saluda Shoals Park
- Sequicentennial State Park
- Harbison State Forest - four parks you can go to when in Columbia
- You can also Boat, Fish, Sail or Waterski at Lake Murray
What is the area of Columbia is square miles?
439,773 square miles
And it's COLOMBIA, not ColUmbia. There is NO u in Colombia, when referring to the country in South America, nor is there a u in Colombian when stating nationality.
To be more precise:
Colombia - Total area - 439,735.43 square miles (includes 38,696.7 square miles of water area) Land area - 401,038.7 square miles (excluding water area).
Who was murder capital in 1993?
East Palo Alto, CA at 172.2 per 100 thousand.
East Palo Alto, CA at 172.2 per 100 thousand.
East Palo Alto's population was less than 100,000 so it was not the murder capital of 1992. The actual murder capital in 1992 was Washington D.C. with 75.2 murders per 100,000.
What are the major lakes and rivers in Colombia?
Maloka river,colpatria river Maloka river,colpatria river
What are some Interesting facts about Colombia?
Fact 1:
Colombia does not have seasons; because it is near the equator, it has sunlight throughout the year.
Fact 2:
The name Colombia is derived from the name Christopher Columbus.
Fact 3:
Experts believe that 3000 out of the 14000 spices of butterflies are found in Colombia.
Fact 4:
Colombia produces 60% of the world's most expensive Emeralds.
Fact 5:
Colombia is the home country for many famous people such as Shakira and the famous writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
Fact 6:
Colombia is the only country in South America that has access to both the Pacific and Caribbean ocean.
Fact 7:
In 1975, Colombian women were given the right to vote.
Fact 8:
The official currency in Colombia is the Columbian Pesos.
Fact 9:
The highest peak in Colombia is the Pico Cristobal Colon at 5797 meters.
Fact 10:
The official language is Spanish, but there is other 64 Native tongues still in use.
_________
As I read in some website
What is the climate of the plains and coastal lowlands in Colombia?
The climate of the plains and coastal lowlands in Colombia is primarily tropical, characterized by high temperatures and humidity year-round. The region experiences distinct wet and dry seasons, with significant rainfall during the wet season, especially along the coasts. Average temperatures typically range from 24°C to 30°C (75°F to 86°F), influenced by altitude and proximity to bodies of water. The diverse ecosystems in these areas support rich biodiversity, including tropical rainforests and savannas.
Why do tourists go to Colombia?
Tourists go to Colombia because it's a beautiful country with amazing scenery and vegetation. There are parks and sites to see such as Salt Mines that go under the earth for miles. Colombia is where itz at!
