colombia Flashcards
what country in south america creates a bridge between central and south america
colombia
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
San Andres y Providencia
the capital of colombia
bogota
where is bogota located?
andes mountain plateau
who led a revolt against Spain liberating Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia ?
Simon Bolivar
the unified bolivia, venezuela, peru, colombia, and Ecuador as one nation
Gran Colombia
who declared themselves an independent nation and left the Gran Colombia?
Colombia
who does Colombia’s flag share colors with
Ecuador and Venezuela
Colombian word for ancestry
abolengo
an underground cathedral north of Bogota
Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
a widely visited attraction of Colombia
city of Cartagena
large walls still in place built to protect pirates from invading the city
Murallas
hot soup consisting of chicken and several different types of potatoes
ajiaco
key ingredient in ajiaco grown in most parts of colombia
guasca
unexpectedly tasty colombian delicacy found in santander colombia - roasted or fried
hormigas or large ants