On a map, the top of South America is where the country of Colombia resides. Colombia meets the Caribbean Sea on one side, along with Panama and Venezuela, while the other side meets the northern Pacific Ocean, between Ecuador and Panama. Colombia may only cover about one percent of the world’s real estate but it possess nearly 10 percent of the world’s flora and fauna (PBS WEBSITE). Colombia's biggest exports are petroleum, coffee, coal, apparel, bananas and cut
90 Percent of the country is believed to be of Roman Catholic faith and the other ten percent is a mixture. The ethnic groups are as follows mestizo and white 84.2%, Afro-Colombian (includes mulatto, Raizal, and Palenquero) 10.4%, Amerindian 3.4%, Roma s relationships with other countries are not the best however, they could be better. The only country Colombia is truly having a problem with is Venezuela and the countries there illicit drugs get to. Venezuela because of the large people emigrating from Colombia into Venezuela and the Venezuelan government does not want that many of them because they can not help them anymore in Colombia other than not having brutal security forces. The countries that the Colombian cocaine gets too obviosuly no country wants there people doing some illegal in this case it is illicit drugs. Overall Colombia is not the worst third world country in the world however, definitely not the best. They have a lot of work to do and they are on there way to becoming much more
Most of us are familiar with these global terms “American dream” and “drugs cartels”. These thoughts exemplify one the differences between United States of America and Colombia. Despite United States of America and Colombia are located in the same hemisphere significant differences in food, natural resources and tourist attractions make each country quite distinct from the other.
(Document A) In South America, Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador share a major industrial resource, petroleum! Coffee is also an agricultural resource that all of the countries have. (Document A) There are also things like textiles, wood, food, minerals, cotton, sugarcane, corn, potatoes, and cacao. (Document A) Along with agriculture and other industries, Peru and Ecuador both trade with the United States as a major trading partner, while Bolivia trades with Brazil. (Document A) In Argentina, things like beef, grains, fruits, wheat, grapes, and sheep are produced. (Document B) In Central America, some major agricultural industries include bananas, coffee, and sugarcane. (Document C) Central America also produces nickel, iron ore, fish, timber, and oil. Some of Central America’s major trading partners are Honduras, Panama, Costa Rica, and the United
Sunday, September 17, 2017. The first story that appeared across the newsfeed was that of our Commander in Chief retweeting a video of himself. This time he was hitting a golf ball, it smacks Hillary Clinton in the back and knocks her down. Perfect. Could there have been more ironic imagery for the novel than this? Picture it, the most powerful man in the world, the one with the nuclear codes, tweeting videos where he is implying to the world that he is knocking down a woman. His competitor, a former Senator, Secretary of State and First Lady.
Colombia actually hasn't always been called Colombia and its first name was the Republic of Colombia.That name came from the viceroyalty lands that was made up of other Latin American countries, which split apart in 1818 and was when Colombia then adopted its new name. Now their capital is Bogota.The country itself actually sits in quite a scenic place with oceans and mountains all around them. Colombia is in the northern part of South America, between Panama and Venezuela and is also bordering the Caribbean sea(cia). Colombia usually has cool tropical weather with flat coastal lowlands, High lands, The andes and some great plains. Their total area is approximately twice the size of Texas, with 1,138,910 Km of total land. With a population
Colombia in the northwestern part of South America, and the country gained its independence in July of 1810. It has a broad range of cultural influences including African, Spanish, Native American, European, and many other cultures.
Colombia, republic in South America, situated in the northwestern part of the continent, and bounded on the north by Panama and the Caribbean Sea, on the east by Venezuela and Brazil, on the south by Peru and Ecuador, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. Colombia is the only country of South America with coasts on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The total land area of the country is 1,141,748 sq km (440,831 sq mi). The capital and largest city is Bogotá.
Three-fourths of Colombia is situated in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the same size as France, Spain, and Portugal combined. Colombia claims two islands San Andres and Providence. Colombia is located in the northern corner of South Canal. It is bordered by Panama, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, and Brazil. The Eastern half of Colombia is low jungle area. The Southern pacific is covered in marshy lowlands. Some of the Andes Mountains run into Colombia. The southern sector of Colombia runs through the Equator. Colombia’s Amazon Region is located in the Southern Hemisphere.
Colombia is located in South America, is divided into five regions: Andina, Pacifica, Caribe, Amazonica and Orinoquia. It has thirty-two states. Colombia is bordered to the north by Panama, to the east by Venezuela and Brazil, south to Peru and Ecuador, and to the west by the Pacific Ocean. Colombia is the only South American country with coastlines on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, which has several islands as the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina. Colombia has the largest number of species per unit area in the world, total is the second most diverse country in the world after Brazil. United Sates is located in North America where its 48 states and Washington DC, the capital district. Between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. The state of Alaska is in the northwest of the continent, with Canada to the east. The state of Hawaii is an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, and is the only U.S. state that is not in America. The country also
Usually known by its short name "Cali", is the capital of the Valle del Cauca department, and the most populous city in western Colombia, with an estimated 2,319,655 residents. The city spans 560.3 km2 with 120.9 km2 of urban area, making Cali the second largest city by area in the country, behind Bogotá. As the only major Colombian city with access to the Pacific coast, Cali is the main urban and economic center in western Colombia, and is one of the fastest growing economies in the country thanks to its proximity to the Buenaventura Port, Colombia's principal seaport on the Pacific Ocean.
Colombia is a great country and there are some thing that make it special like their food, tradition, flag, and what they're known for. Colombia is a country which is north-west of south america. Colombia is the only country with borderlines in south america because usually south american countries has one borderline.
People in Colombia depend on their rainforests for wood, food, and their clean water supply. They find minerals in their forests to export to make a profit. Their rainforests are their basic tool for survival. People in Colombia have adapted to the hot climate of Colombia by wearing lightweight clothes that protect them from the sun. They also have houses made out of hand-made tiles so that it keeps the houses cool. People have changed their environment by over-farming the land, deforestation, and pollution.
Colombia is a country that is located in the continent of South America. Colombia is on the tip of South America. Anybody who comes in by car from USA, Mexico, or even Central America, would have to pass through Colombia to enter South America. Colombia has five neighboring countries: Panama, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, and Venezuela. Colombia is the 26th largest country in the world. The Latitude is 4.5833 N and the longitude is 74.0667 W.
I have been a part of honors, Pre- Advanced Placement, and Advanced Placement classes Since the ninth grade at Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama. Thanks to these higher level courses I have gained a great amount of discipline and knowledge. Maintaining a balance between school and my other activities has not always been easy. I have had to manage my priorities in several instances in order to do well in school.
Columbia is historically the most impacted nation of narco-terrorism. Columbia was first declared an independent nation after the fall of Gran Columbia along with Ecuador and Venezuela in 1830. As of July 2011, CIA World Factbook has estimated its population to be about 44,725,543. Columbia has 1,138,910 sq km of land, approximately three times the size of California. However, according to the CIA World Factbook it is estimated that only 2.1% of the land is arable, 1.37% is already used for permanent crops, and the rest of its 96% is used for “other” reasons. According to the 2008 World Drug Report, over 99,000 ha of Columbian land is used for cocaine cultivation. Due to its ongoing civil wars and weak democratic government, Columbia has become a haven for narco-terrorism. Insurgent groups such as the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), National Liberation Army (ELN), and United Self Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC) have been known rely on drug trafficking to carry out bombings, extortion, kidnapping, and assassination.