Colombia Flashcards

1
Q

group of islands north of Panama’s coast that was settled by English Protestants

A

San Andres y Providencia (English is their primary language on this island)

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2
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capital of Colombia

A

Bogota’

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3
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Venezuelan officer that freed Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia

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Simo’n Boli’var

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4
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Bolivar’s constitution unifying the countries he freed

A

Gran Colombia

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5
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means ancestry

A

abolengo

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6
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underground cathedral north of Bogota

A

Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira (Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira)

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7
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port city of Colombia used for fishing and trade with huge walls to prevents pirating

A

Cartagena

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8
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massive walls that protected the port city

A

murallas

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9
Q

hot soup consisting of chicken and several types of potatoes

A

ajiaco (grown with the special guasca herb)

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10
Q

large ants that are a Colombian delicacy

A

hormigas (found in Santander)

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11
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common Colombian side dish or dessert that is made with rice boiled in coconut milk and sugar and topped with cilantro or cinnamon (depends on how it is served)

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arroz con coco

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