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Colombia's main language is Spanish, with Catholicism as the predominant religion, encompassing about 70% of the population. The country has the fourth largest economy in Latin America, primarily driven by petroleum exports, and is known for its diverse cultural heritage influenced by Spanish, Native Indian, and African traditions. Colombia's government is a republic with a framework established by the Constitution of 1991, and the climate varies from warm and tropical on the coast to cooler temperatures at higher altitudes.

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Colombia

Colombia's main language is Spanish, with Catholicism as the predominant religion, encompassing about 70% of the population. The country has the fourth largest economy in Latin America, primarily driven by petroleum exports, and is known for its diverse cultural heritage influenced by Spanish, Native Indian, and African traditions. Colombia's government is a republic with a framework established by the Constitution of 1991, and the climate varies from warm and tropical on the coast to cooler temperatures at higher altitudes.

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Colombia main language: Spanish and English

Colombia religion: Catholicism is still the main religion in Colombia by number of adherents, with
an estimated 70% of the national population in nominal Catholicism, from which about 25% are
practicing Catholics.

Colombia economy: Description Colombia is Latin America's fourth largest economy measured
by gross domestic product. Petroleum is Colombia's main export, making over 45% of
Colombia's exports. Manufacturing makes up nearly 12% of Colombia's exports, and grows at a
rate of over 10% a year

Currency: Colombian peso

Traditional Colombian Food


Bandeja Paisa. The most traditional dish of the Antioquia region is the Bandeja white rice, red
beans, shredded meat, chicharrón (pork rind), chorizo, morcilla, fried egg, avocado, arepa and
plantain ,Ajiaco ,Chicharro ,Costeño food at La Niña Juani.

Colombia cultural: Christianity was established as the dominant religion. The coexistence of the
Spanish colonizers, the Native Indians and African slaves gave origin to Colombia's diverse
cultural heritage. Many cities in Colombia today bear witness to the influence of Spanish culture.

Colombia flag meaning: Colors of the flag are commonly interpreted in two ways: One version
indicates that 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.

Colombia popular sports: Football, cycling and roller skating are the most popular sports in
Colombia.

Colombia government: Government of Colombia. The Government of Colombia is a republic


with separation of powers into executive, judicial and legislative branches. ... This safeguards
the public, and guarantees the human rights spelled out in the Constitution of 1991, which
provides the framework for a welfare state and a unitary republic.

Colombia weather: The climate is very warm and tropical on the coast and in the north, with a
rainy season from May to November. Though the temperature varies little throughout the year
due to Colombia's proximity to the equator, it does vary according to altitude.
Colombia
Colombia region: Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a sovereign state largely
situated in the northwest of South America, with territories in Central America. Colombia shares
border to the northwest with Panama, to the east with Venezuela and Brazil and to the south
with Ecuador and Peru.

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