https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w Made with magic en-us 2020-11-18 22:27:23 UTC 2025-11-08 06:37:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/2708.png kaylazdonick https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939124906    By Alissa Salerno, Kayla Zdonick, Brianna Brennan]]> 2020-11-18 22:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939124906 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939133786 There are 50,882,891 people living in Colombia. Colombia has a small population in comparison to the United States which has a population of 331,002,651.
More than 80% of the people living in Colombia live in cities or major towns. The five biggest cities in the country include:
Bogotá: 8 million people
Medellín: 2.5 million people
Cali: 2.4 million people
Barranquilla: 1.2 million people
Cartagena: 1 million people]]> 2020-11-18 22:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939133786 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939139305 Colombia is extremely diverse and is one of the largest countries in South America. This country is also well known for tourists because it is filled with rich culture and interesting places.]]> 2020-11-18 22:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939139305 kaylazdonick https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939140019 Total Size: 1,138,910 square km (slightly less than twice the size of Texas)
Continent: South America
Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere
Type of Government: Republic
Nationality: Colombian(s)
National Holiday: Independence Day, 20 July (1810)
Population: 50,882,891
National Symbol: Andean condor]]> 2020-11-18 22:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939140019 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939141005 The capital of Colombia is Bogotá. However the country itself was named after Christopher Colombus. ]]> 2020-11-18 22:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939141005 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939146387 In Colombia, the main language spoken is Spanish.]]> 2020-11-18 22:40:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939146387 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939152668 2020-11-18 22:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939152668 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939155904 2020-11-18 22:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939155904 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939156647 2020-11-18 22:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939156647 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939159603 1 US Dollar = 3,651 Colombian Pesos]]> 2020-11-18 22:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939159603 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939162968 Colombias longest river is the Magdalena River. This river is 950 miles long (1528 km). 
The worlds second longest river, the Amazon, also runs through Colombia.]]> 2020-11-18 22:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939162968 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939163982 2020-11-18 22:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939163982 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939168078 Cartagena - located on the northern coast, this city is home of many colonial buildings with an old town that has cobbled streets. Today, this city is a major sea port.

Medellin - During the duration of the civil war, this city was known as the "murder capital of the world". However, since then, the city has been cleared out of crime and is now known for the arts and culture that has swarmed the land. The area is filled with sculptures. ]]> 2020-11-18 22:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939168078 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939169697 - Colombia is the second most biodiverse country in the world
- Colombia is home to the worlds largest protected rainforest; Serrania del Chiribiquete
- there are more than 30 volcanoes in Colombia, the most active being Galeras. 
- Colombia also has coastlines on two major oceans; the Pacific Oceana and the Caribbean Sea which is part of the Atlantic Ocean
- Parque Nacional Natural El Cocuy is the name for the largest glaciers on the South American Continent, and they are located in Colombia. ]]> 2020-11-18 22:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939169697 kaylazdonick https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939183618 The Colombian cuisine is mainly influenced by indigenous food as well as Spanish and African cooking styles. Typical Colombian food and drinks include: tamales, arepa, arequipe, changua, lechona and chocolate con queso.]]> 2020-11-18 22:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939183618 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939189899 The well known singer and song writer Shakira is from Colombia.]]> 2020-11-18 23:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939189899 kaylazdonick https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939192095 2020-11-18 23:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939192095 kaylazdonick https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939198205 2020-11-18 23:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939198205 kaylazdonick https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939198783 2020-11-18 23:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939198783 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939199010 2020-11-18 23:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939199010 kaylazdonick https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939199430 2020-11-18 23:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939199430 kaylazdonick https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939203398 2020-11-18 23:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939203398 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939205625 In Colombia, Salsa music and dance is very popular.]]> 2020-11-18 23:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939205625 kaylazdonick https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939207289 2020-11-18 23:10:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939207289 kaylazdonick https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939211668 2020-11-18 23:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939211668 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939212650 2020-11-18 23:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939212650 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939216351 Otherwise known as the "River of Five Colors". This beautiful river is located in Serranía de la Macarena National Park and it is 62 miles long. Within the river there are many waterfalls and natural pools that are bursting with color.]]> 2020-11-18 23:14:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939216351 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939216895 The best months to travel to Colombia are December through March. These are Colombia's driest months of the year. Because of Colombia's proximity to the equator, all four seasons are offered in Colombia at almost any time.]]> 2020-11-18 23:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939216895 kaylazdonick https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939222849 The current flag of Colombia was officially adopted on December 17, 1819. Colombia's flag is solid stripes of blue, yellow, and red. 
The yellow symbolizes sovereignty and justice, blue as loyalty and vigilance, and red represents the valor shown and the victory achieved during the battles for independence from Spain.

]]> 2020-11-18 23:17:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939222849 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939224759 2020-11-18 23:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939224759 kaylazdonick https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939229453 2020-11-18 23:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939229453 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939235590 2020-11-18 23:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939235590 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939237882 2020-11-18 23:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939237882 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939246466 This national park is located next to the city of Santa Marta which is on the Caribbean coast. This park is a piece of sacred land for the indigenous community located there. This park is home to the country;s best beaches and on one side is covered by the Serrania del Chiribiquete rainforest and the Sierra Nevada mountains. ]]> 2020-11-18 23:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939246466 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939249186 When traveling to Colombia for most cities you should pack light clothing for warm weather, although many people wear long sleeves or pants year round to protect themselves from mosquitos (especially in the evenings). When traveling to cities such as Bogotá, you may want to pack some warmer clothes such as a jacket and pants. It is always a good idea to pack a ran jacket and umbrella no matter what time of year you are traveling to Colombia!]]> 2020-11-18 23:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939249186 kaylazdonick https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939258738 From JFK to Colombia you can fly into Cali, Bogota, Madellín, Cartagena and Pereira.

• El Dorado Luis Carlos Galán Sarmiento International Airport in Bogota:
  • ~8h 30m
  • 2,481 mi 
• Aeropuerto Internacional Alfonso Bonilla Aragón in Cali:
  • ~ 9-11 hours
  • 2,574 mi
• Olaya Herrera International Airport in Madellín:
  • ~12-20 hours
  • 2,377 mi
• Rafael Núñez International Airport in Cartagena:
  • ~19-28 hours
  • 2,091 mi
• Aeropuerto Internacional Matecaña in Pereira:
  • ~21-39 hours
  • 2,477 mi

]]> 2020-11-18 23:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939258738 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939262878 2020-11-18 23:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939262878 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939265145 2020-11-18 23:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939265145 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939266722 2020-11-18 23:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939266722 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939267286 2020-11-18 23:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939267286 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939267584 2020-11-18 23:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939267584 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939268021 2020-11-18 23:40:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939268021 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939268925 2020-11-18 23:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939268925 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939269745 2020-11-18 23:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939269745 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939269760 2020-11-18 23:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939269760 kaylazdonick https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939270530 2020-11-18 23:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939270530 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939273140 2020-11-18 23:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939273140 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939274629 Compared to living in the United States, the cost of living in Colombia is 59.24% lower.
Rent is also much cheaper in Colombia. Rent in Colombia is, on average, 76.51% lower than it is in the United States.]]> 2020-11-18 23:44:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939274629 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939285355 2020-11-18 23:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939285355 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939297785 Monserrate is a church building that looks over the city of Bogota. It is high up in the mountains and is a focal point for walks that offers a beautiful view of the city under the mountains.]]> 2020-11-18 23:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939297785 kaylazdonick https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939300314 Many of the activities in Colombia are sightseeing attractions. This means most of the money you spend will be on food and a place to stay. We recommend bringing around $1,500 USD]]> 2020-11-18 23:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939300314 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939300789 2020-11-18 23:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939300789 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939300919 2020-11-18 23:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939300919 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939302202 2020-11-18 23:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939302202 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939306941 2020-11-19 00:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939306941 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939309316 Located in Cartagena, this historic building is one of the most popular attractions in Colombia. The outer walls of the Fort hold knowledge of the history of Cartagena.]]> 2020-11-19 00:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939309316 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939310314 2020-11-19 00:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939310314 alissasalerno329 https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939313182 2020-11-19 00:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939313182 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939315027 2020-11-19 00:06:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939315027 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939326269 2020-11-19 00:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939326269 kaylazdonick https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939327622 2020-11-19 00:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939327622 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939331622 2020-11-19 00:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939331622 briannacrusader https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939339656 Colombia is a country in South America!]]> 2020-11-19 00:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylazdonick/kyb3bfy2wtsshp9w/wish/939339656