Culture
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Fun Facts
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What so special about Colombia Culture ?

The Colombian culture reflects the intermixing of Indian, Spanish, and African traditions.

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what the most visited church in Colombia ?

Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá 

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What does boleta mean ?

embarrasing situation or person

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What is Columbia literacy rate

high or low ?

HIGH !!!!

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What language does Columbia speak ?

Spanish !!!

200

why are most people catholic in Colombia ?

Catholicism was introduced to Colombia by Spanish colonists in the 14th century. Today, it has become synonymous with the culture and society of Colombia. For the typical Colombian, life is marked by seminal Catholic moments, such as baptism, first communion, confirmation, marriage and extreme unction .

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What are all the religions in Columbia ?

  • 70.0% Catholic.
  • 0.9% Charismatic Catholic.
  • 14.4% Evangelical Christian.
  • 1.6% Pentecostal.
  • 0.3% Charismatic Evangelicals.
  • 0.4% Protestant.
  • 2.5% Agnostic.
  • 2.2% Atheist.
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What does berraquera mean ?

determination , something or someone very good

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What Enviromental issues are Colombia facing ?

deforestation, soil erosion, illicit drug crops grown in national natural reserves by mafias (not peasants), pollution on major bodies of water by corporations

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What money does Colombia use ?

They use Colombian Peso

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What is the unique culture in Colombia?

Colombia's contemporary culture reflects a colourful blend of Spanish, African and indigenous influences that have melded together over the centuries since European colonisation
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What the least common religion in Colombia ?

  • 2.2% Atheist.
300

Which is the right way to spell 

Columbia or Colombia

?

Colombia

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what political challenges are Columbia facing ?

inflation, unemployment

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What is Colombia known for loving ?

(Hint : Folgers )

Coffee !!!

400

What are the culture in columbia ?

mestizos 

 European and Amerindian heritage  

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What does the word colombia mean ?

a republic in NW South America

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what does caco mean ?

A Thief

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What are some more issues Colombia is facing ?

Significant human rights issues included credible reports of: unlawful or arbitrary killings; torture and arbitrary detention by government security forces and armed groups; serious abuses in a conflict; criminalization of libel; serious government corruption; violence against and forced displacement of Afro-Colombian

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What place is Colombia in emerald exportation ?

Colombia is #1 in Emerald Exportation

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What is the main culture in columbia ?

mestizos

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What is the main religion in columbia ?

Roman Catholicism

500

What does this statement mean

prestar attención

to pay attention

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What is the major political problem going on in columbia ?

relative economic and political stability

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How many square feet is columbia ?

25,000 square feet

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