Columbia Flashcards
How did Gran Columbia come to be a country?
Central and South America began struggling for independence from Spain, this was the result of the independence
What 4 countries are included in Gran Columbia?
Columbia, Equador, Panama, and Venezuala
What is New Granada?
A combination of Columbia and Panama
What is the name of Caribbean South America’s most populous country?
Columbia
What is the capital of Columbia?
Bagora located in the Eastern Andes
Where do most Columbians live?
In fertile valleys and river basins among the mountain ranges where the climate is moderate and great for farming
Which two rivers flow from the Andes to the Caribbean Sea that help provide water and connect settlements between the mountains and coast?
Cauca and Magdalena
Columbians also live on __________
cattle ranches
Few people in Columbia live __________
in tropical rain forest regions in the south
What is the music of Columbia like?
traditional African songs and dances
What are sports like in Columbia?
Soccer and Tejo
What religion do the Columbian’s believe?
Roman Catholic
What is the official language in Columbia?
Spanish
What are the ethnic groups in Columbia like?
58% are Meticos and the rest are Spanish, African, and Italian decent
What are the valuable resources in Columbia?
- Coffee, sugar cane, bananas, and cotton
2. many farms produce flowers that are exported all over the world 80% to USA
