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What colours are on the Colombia flag?
Yellow (taking up half), blue, and red
How many dishes were shown in the presentation?
6 dishes
The tradition of eating the dish called "natallia" is shared among many Colombian families. Which holiday do people in Colombia usually have this gathering when they eat "natallia"?
Christmas
What is the capital of Colombia?
Bogotá
Colombia is located in South America.
True
When did Colombia gain independence?
July 20, 1810
Name at least one popular dessert in Colombia. (There were two shown in the presentation)
Roscon and Tres Leches
There are 3 common values that the people of Colombia all share. Name at least 1-2.
Family, Maturity, and Success.
There is a popular Christmas song in spanish that is always sung every year. What is this song called? (It is pretty universal in all Latin countries)
Feliz Navidad
Colombia is the second most biodiverse country in the world.
True.
Colombia is located between 2 oceans and or seas. Which ocean(s) and or sea(s) are they?
The Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
Which dish has a savoury yellow corn dough with seasoned pork and beef mixed with cooked potatoes stuffed inside?
Empanadas
Name at least 2 cultures that influenced the musical genre of Cumbia music
European, African and Indigenous
Colombia is home to a type of sea/ocean animal. Which one?
Pink River Dolphins
The blue on the Colombia flag represents independence.
False. The blue represents loyalty and nobility.
Name at least 3 of the neighbouring countries of Colombia (There are 5)
Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Panama, and Venezuela are the neighbouring countries of Colombia.
Which dish is a stew? Fritanga, Sancocho, or Bandeja Paisa?
Sancocho
There is a certain celebration/festival that takes place in Medellin, Colombia. What is the name of the festival? (Hint: Roses)
The Flower Festival
Colombia is the world's largest producer of a type of beans. Which kind of beans? (Hint: Caffeine)
Coffee beans
Colombia is home to the world's tallest palm trees.
True
The flag of Colombia was made by a General in 1810. Although, this General was not Colombian. So then what was his nationality? (Hint: he was from a country that is considered one of Colombia's neighbouring countries)
Venezuelan.
Which dish was considered to be the national dish of Colombia? Roscon, Empanadas, Bandeja Paisa, or Tres Leches?
Bandeja Paisa
The most popular hike trail in Colombia, buried beneath a thick jungle is called Ciudad Perdida. What does Ciudad Perdida translate to in English?
The Lost City.
Which city in Colombia has white buildings and in the same city what is the bridge called?
Popayán and the bridge is called Puente del Humilladero
Colombia is one of the world's leading source of rubies.
False. The lead source is emerald.