colombia Flashcards

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1
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what country in south america creates a bridge between central and south america

A

colombia

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the colombian archipeligo north of panama’s coast that was settled by english protestants in the 1600s and became a part of colombia but still speaks english today

A

San Andres y Providencia

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the capital of colombia

A

bogota

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where is bogota located?

A

andes mountain plateau

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5
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who led a revolt against Spain liberating Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia ?

A

Simon Bolivar

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6
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the unified bolivia, venezuela, peru, colombia, and Ecuador as one nation

A

Gran Colombia

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7
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who declared themselves an independent nation and left the Gran Colombia?

A

Colombia

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8
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who does Colombia’s flag share colors with

A

Ecuador and Venezuela

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9
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Colombian word for ancestry

A

abolengo

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10
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an underground cathedral north of Bogota

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Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira

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11
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a widely visited attraction of Colombia

A

city of Cartagena

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12
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large walls still in place built to protect pirates from invading the city

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Murallas

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13
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hot soup consisting of chicken and several different types of potatoes

A

ajiaco

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key ingredient in ajiaco grown in most parts of colombia

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guasca

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15
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unexpectedly tasty colombian delicacy found in santander colombia - roasted or fried

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hormigas or large ants

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16
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common colombian side dish or dessert - rice boiled in milk and sugar - cilantro as a side and cinnamon as a dessert

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arroz con coco

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