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Colombia's Map
It has limits with Venezuela, Brazil, Peru and Ecuador.
Population: 48.65 million (2016)

Area: 440,800 mi²

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Bogota
The Primatial Cathedral of Bogotá, officially the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located at the eastern side of Bolívar Square in Bogotá, D.C., Colombia.

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Colombian Traditional Food
In colombia many of the food is rice based with soups broth. There are a lot of variety of seafood which is regularly accompanied of cassava and green plantain.
Every meal you eat at Colombia will be accompanied with certain kind of soup. One of them is the ajiaco de pollo which is very popular in central colombia and its main ingredients are chicken and potato.  Another traditional food is the Mondongo soup which main protein ingredient is the cow’s stomach and is served with potatoes and carrot. For breakfast, the arepa is something you cannot miss in the Colombian cuisine, this is a corn based tortilla with cheese on the inside. Colombia also offers a  vast array of seafood depending on the district. One of the is the Piracucu fish which is hunted in the Amazon and is a giant fish prepared with garlic and salt seasoning.

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Public School in Colombia
It is usual for all schools to wear uniforms.
Schools in colombia, even universities are completely financiated by the government

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Slogan of Colombian Education
"A country united for education"

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Education in Colombia
Follows Western style education. Students are expected to listen and respect teachers. Culturally, people in Colombia are very warm and loving, so teachers would create a tight bond with their students. Physical contact is also normal to a certain extent.

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Nice video about the normal life of a Colombian student

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Arroz con menestra y chorizo

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(Salsa Dancing)

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CALI PACHANGUERO - GRUPO NICHE - SALSA COLOMBIANA - COMO BAILAR SALSA CALEÑA

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Salsa dancing, colombian  style!

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Bogotá is Colombia’s sprawling, high-altitude capital. It features colonial-era landmarks like the neoclassical performance hall Teatro Colón and the 17th-century Iglesia de San Francisco. It's also home to popular museums including the Museo Botero, showcasing Fernando Botero's art, and the Museo del Oro, displaying pre-Columbian gold pieces.

Elevation: 8,661′

Weather: 61°F (16°C), Wind SW at 11 mph (18 km/h), 61% Humidity

P opulation: 8 million

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Ajiaco de Gallina

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Shakira and the children from her non-profit organization "Pies Descalzos"
Despite shakira being a famous singer, her origins are in Colombia. She was born and raised there. She understand the necessity and importance to give less fortunate children through her organization.

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Carnival de Blancos y Negros
Carnivals are important occasions in Colombia as well as in other parts of Latin America. The origin of carnivals historically comes from 40 days before lent. People  wanted to celebrate before going into celibacy.
There are different types of carnivals in Colombia, they all are very folcloric, full of joy, parties and parades.
People form different socila classes dress up as different cultural characters like "pacha mama" (mother Earth) and the Black mama.
Many children perform in the pareded, dress up as clowns and ask for money to buy more trinkets for their costumes.

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Cartagena
One of the most beautiful beaches in the world

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Empanadas de queso con salsa de ají

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Carnival is one of the biggest celebrations in Colombia

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Patriotic Symbols
In Colombia the most important patriotic symbols are the Colombian Flag, the Shield  and the National Anthem.
Students are raised to respect and learn the meaning of these symbols.

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Blacks and Whites' Carnival, is the largest carnival celebration in south Colombia, its geographical indication belongs to the city of Pasto.

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Exotic Fruit
Thanks to the great weather Colombians drink a lot of natural juice from many exotic fruits like passion fruit, guaba, guanabana, pineapple, guayaba, lulo, etc.

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The Andes Mountains

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Medellin
A nice city to do tourism!

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Barranquilla

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Colombian Flag
Yellow for gold, blue for the sea and red for the blood the people who fought for Ecuadorian independence.

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Clay Depiction of a Chiva!
Tey are buses, people get around the city and carry their goods on top.