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SouthAmerica > Colombia > Introduction
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| Coffee for Colombia, Cartels for
Colombia, Cocaine for Colombia - cliches can't conjure the diverse terrain of mountains,
valleys, deserts, beaches, lowlands and jungles all tossed together into a delicious
scramble. Have absolutely no doubt that the Colombians know their international
reputation. The truth is that most of them lead very normal and peaceful lives. Exercise
caution when you are in Cali and Medellin, the drug dens, and your visit should be
memorable. |
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Colombians have very
strong family ties, which makes it easy to explain why the world’s most (in)famous
cartels belong to Colombia. They are hospitable people and the best coffee
"tinto", well sugared, is offered to the revered guest with extraordinary
courtesy. Colombian jewellery is incomparable and the emeralds are among the most perfect
in the world. Add to this the temperate climate all year long of its capital city, Bogota,
and you have every reason to visit the country. |
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F A C
T B O X |
| Full Name |
Republic of Colombia |
| Area |
141,748 sq. kmI) |
| Population |
40, 214, 723 |
| Capital City |
Santa Fe de Bogota |
| People |
Mostly of Spanish origin |
| Religion |
95% Roman Catholic |
| Language |
Spanish. |
| Government |
Republic |
| Currency: |
Colombian Peso |
| Head of State |
Alvaro Uribe Velez |
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