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Who led the rebel movement that achieved independence from Spain?
Simon Bolivar
Colombia's first representative council against Spain was formed in which year?
1810
What is the main religion in Colombia?
Catholicism
Christopher Colombus
Which colombian singer was born in Carolina del Príncipe, a town in Antioquia?
Juanes
Which country colonized Colombia?
Spain
During which century did Spain begin to colonize Colombia?
late 15th century - early 16th century
What is the name of the traditional throwing sport of Colombia?
Tejo
Colombia shares borders with which countries?
Panama
Ecuador
Peru
Brazil
Venezuela
Mention 3 famous colombian artists (painting , sculpture)
Fernando Botero, Débora Arango, Alejandro Obregón, David Manzur, Francisco A. Cano
Who is the most famous female artist from Medellín?
Debora Arango
On what specific date did Simon Bolivar's rebellion achieve success?
August 7th, 1819
Name three of the most popular music styles of Colombia.
Vallenato, salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bambuco
What animal is the national symbol of Colombia?
Andean condor
What is the original name of the pop artist Shakira?
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
Who designed the original model for the Colombian flag?
Franciso Miranda
How many national holidays does Colombia have?
eighteen
What big festival happens in Medellin in July/August? (use the English name)
the Flower Fair
the Fair of the Flowers
Why are the flags of Ecuador, Venezuela, and Colombia similar?
Because when they gained independence in 1822 they were united as one confederation called Gran Colombia.
What's the name of Carlos Vives's musical band?
La Provincia
Who wrote the words for the Colombian national anthem?
Rafael Núñez
What is the current population of Colombia? (approximately)
49,464,683
Name at least 5 ingredients in a traditional Paisa Platter (Bandeja Paisa).
beans, rice, beef, pork belly, chorizo, egg, plantain, avocado, arepa
Liberty and Order
What's the origin of the stage name MALUMA?
Maluma's stage name is a combination of the first syllables of his mother Marlli, his father Luis, and his sister Manuela