Region
How many main natural regions are in Colombia?
6
What is Colombia's main crop (cultivo)?
Coffee beans
Who was Colombia named after?
Christopher Columbus
How many species of orchids are in Colombia?
More than 4,000 species.
The largest region in Colombia is...
The Amazon Region
What is Colombia's most populated city?
Bogotá
Who first discovered Colombia?
Alonso de Ojeda
How many National Parks does Colombia have?
60
What two coastal regions are in Colombia?
The Pacific Coastal region and the Caribbean Coastal region.
What are two of the main environmental problems in Colombia?
Deforestation and air pollution
When did Colombia became known as the United States of Colombia?
1863
What is one of the most popular cities in Columbia?
Cartagena
Is Colombia in the Mount Aconcagua region or the Andes Mountain region?
The Andes mountain range region
Why is deforestation happening in Colombia?
Cattle ranching, drug crops, and illegal mining.
When did Colombia became a country?
1819
What is the Cano Cristales river in Colombia also known as?
The liquid rainbow
What rain forest region is in Colombia?
The Amazon rain forest
What is the main cause of air pollution in Colombia?
Traffic and vehicle pollution
Who was the very first president for Colombia?
Simon Bolivar
Why is the Cano Cristales river also known as the "liquid rainbow"?
The colors in the river range anywhere from shades of red, blue, and yellow to orange, and green. And because the colors in the river changes by the seasons.