CITIES
what is colombias largest cities
bogota
The highest palm trees in the world are found in which Colombian landmark?
cocora valley
Which indigenous group inhabited the high plains of the Andes and was known for the El Dorado legend?
The Muisca
What is the main ingredient of a traditional arepa?
Ground corn
What is the official name of Colombia
The Republic of Colombia.
what is colombias smallest city
SATIVASUR
What is the name of the "river of five colors" that is a popular tourist destination in Meta
Caño Cristale
In what year was the city of Bogotá founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada?
1538
What is the name of the famous hearty soup from Bogotá made with chicken, three types of potatoes, and guascas herb?
Ajiaco
Four years.
What is the nickname for Colombia’s second-largest city, Medellín, known for its pleasant weather?
Which ancient archaeological site was built by the Tayrona people and is 650 years older than Machu Picchu
ciudad perdida
Which city, often called the "Heroic City," was founded in 1533 and became a major Spanish port?
Cartagena
What is the name of the large platter that includes beans, rice, pork rind (chicharrón), fried egg, chorizo, and plantain?
Bandeja Paisa.
Which year was the current constitution, which defines Colombia as a social state of law, enacted?
1991
Where can you climb the 600+ steps up the giant "El Peñol" rock?
Guatapé (near Medellín).
Where is the famous shrine of "Las Lajas Sanctuary" built
Inside a canyon in Nariño, Colombia
Which indigenous group was the first to populate what is now known as Colombia?
The Chibchas
Patacones are made from what twice-fried food item?
Green plantains
What are the two chambers that make up the Legislative Branch
The Senate and the House of Representatives.
Where is the famous "Salt Cathedral" located
Zipaquirá
The massive, climbable rock that offers views of a flooded valley is named what?
El Peñol
When did the Spanish officially start the colonization of the Colombian coast?
1525
Which of these is a typical fried snack often served with a savory, spicy sauce called ají?
Empanadas
What is the name of the popular uprising on April 9, 1948, that changed Colombian political history?