mentiroso
The majority of the population in Colombia are of what race or ethnicity?
Colombia has up to 80% of the World's production of this precious stone.
Emeralds
She has been a popular music artist of Colombia for at-least 2 decades.
Shakira
The "amarillo" takes up half of the Colombian flag. It represents this.
The mineral richness of the country.
He is a popular athlete from Colombia.
James Rodriguez
This is a popular "mascota" in the Amazon region of Colombia.
the capybara
DAILY DOUBLE:
What is the currency of Colombia?
Colombian Peso
For 2X pts:
What is the exchange rate per $1 US dollar?
This song is played on the radio and TV twice daily in Colombia.
The National Anthem
This region of Colombia gets up to 160" of rain each year.
The Pacific
This is the capital of Colombia.
DAILY DOUBLE:
AKA "liquid rainbow."
Caño Cristales
For 2X pts
What endemic plant gives the caño its distinct color?
The "azul" on the flag represents this.
The Rivers and Sea
Another word for "Chévere" from Colombia.
Bacano
The "rojo" on the flag represents this.
The blood shed of the heroes
This ordinance is set in place to lower traffic congestion in the large cities of Colombia.
Pico y Placa
These are two of Colombia's main non-edible exports.
Oil and Coal
Colombia got it's name after him.
Cristobal Colón or Christopher Columbus
A staple in Colombian dining rooms.
The Arepa
DAILY TRIPPLE:
He is a popular novelist from Colombia.
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
For 2X pts: He received a Nobel Prize in Lit for which book?
For 3X pts: What literary style did he popularized?
These are equally the most popular sports in Colombia.
Béisbol, Fútbol & Ciclismo
DAILY DOUBLE:
In the rivers of the Amazon, one might see this aquatic mammal.
Pink River Dolphin
For 2X : How does it see in murky waters?
Salsa
Colombia is geopolitically divided into these (in Spanish).
Treinta y dos departmentos
Parcero
DAILY DOUBLE:
Each year, a popular carnaval is celebrated here in February.
Barranquilla.
For 2X pts:
What iconic costume is an important part of the carnaval?