History
This country is where Colombia is located.
What is South America?
This hot drink is famous in Colombia and grown in the mountains.
What is coffee?
This yellow fruit looks like a small banana and is usually cooked before eating.
What is a plantain/plátano
This is the most popular sport in Colombia.
What is soccer/fútbol?
This is the capital city of Colombia.
What is Bogotá?
Colombia was named after this famous explorer.
Christopher Columbus
This colorful dance and music style is very popular in Colombia.
What is cumbia?
This sweet tropical fruit is yellow inside and very popular in Colombia.
What is a mango?
This Colombian soccer player is famous for his curly hair and big smile.
Who is Carlos Valderrama?
This ocean is on Colombia’s west coast.
What is the Pacific Ocean?
Colombia was once ruled by this European country.
What is Spain?
This famous Colombian singer is known for songs like Hips Don’t Lie.
Who is Shakira?
Colombians often drink this warm, sweet drink made with chocolate and cheese.
What is hot chocolate? (Chocolate caliente)
Colombians call their national soccer team this.
What is Los Cafeteros?
This famous river runs through Colombia and is one of the longest in the world.
What is the Amazon River/El Río Amazonas
This man is a hero in Colombia’s fight for independence.
Who is Simón Bolívar?
In December, Colombians celebrate this special holiday with lights and fireworks.
What is Christmas/La Navidad?
This traditional soup has chicken, potatoes, and corn, and is from Bogotá.
What is ajiaco?
This type of race is very popular in Colombia, especially in the mountains.
What is cycling/el ciclismo
This mountain range runs through Colombia and is part of the Andes.
What are the Andes Mountains?
Colombia became independent in this century.
What is the 1800s?
This Colombian festival is known for its flower parade and takes place in Medellín every year.
What is La Feria de las Flores/The Flower Festival?
This Colombian dish has rice, beans, meat, egg, and plantain all on one plate.
What is bandeja paisa?
In 2014, this Colombian scored 6 goals in the World Cup and became a star.
Who is James Rodríguez?
Colombia is next to this country that has the city of Caracas.
What is Venezuela?