Colombia is one of the largest countries in South America. The Republic of Colombia is the official name of the country. Bogota is the capital of the country, and there are almost 68 recognized regional languages. Above all, Spanish is the highest spoken language in the country.
Moreover, five countries Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela, share their borderland with Colombia. It is in the north corner of South America.
History Of Colombia
The discovery of Colombia has a lot of ancient history. Archaeologists researched the various parts of the country and released their theory. Few say that the first human to exist was in the country twenty thousand years ago. Few say that civilization grew only eight thousand years ago.
However, the known history is that the Spanish arrived and formed a new area called New Granada in 1499.
The country has a lot of diversity in the culture because various people live here. Undoubtedly, it is the second most megadiverse country in the world. It includes the maximum of Spain, Italy, France, and American people.
The one other thing Colombia is known for is Drugs. Colombia has the most significant drug traders in the world. Colombia’s cocaine trade estimated at over 10 billion U.S. dollars. Moreover, the Colombian supreme court approved the illegal possession of the drug for personal use.
Sports
Tejo is the Colombian national game. It is the game of throwing the Tejo’s at the target. Also, whoever scores the first 21 points wins the game.
However, the most popular game in the country is soccer (Football). The country has a qualified national football team that holds the 10th ranking in the FIFA world cup.
Cuisine
Arepa is a type of food which is famous in the country. It has two flat cornflake bread and various fillings in it.
Moreover, the country has more diversity in the food culture as well – the various food items influenced by mainly Spain, France, Italy, and American and Caribbean cuisines.
World’s Famous Salsa Dance
Salsa dance is one of the most talented skills of Colombians after football. Mostly, the country places first or second place in the event of the World’s Latin dance clubs.
Some Interesting Facts You May Not Know – Colombia
Colombia holds a strong position in the top order when it comes to coffee making. Journalists tell that 12% of the world’s coffee is produced in Colombia. The taste of the Colombian coffee is also world-famous.
The country also produces the world’s most beautiful emeralds. Colombia is known for its emeralds.
Colombia is one of the few countries that still maintains ancient infrastructure and roads. Moreover, it is the source of natural beauty.
You get to see many beautiful places for site seeing. Also, it ranks on the top for having the highest coastal mountains.
Colombia has the most national parks (around 58) in its national territory.
Medellin is the most vibrant city in the country, which has won the city of the year award.
Most importantly, the country has the world’s best beaches and resorts. Many places are available on the country’s beach sides to learn scuba diving at a low price.
