Colombia, a country unknown to many is a land of myths, beauty and magic that unfortunately has had a turbulent history and has been soaked with blood in innumerable civil wars and has endured the continent's most massive and persistent guerrilla insurgency. It is also the world's major producer of cocaine and with such background, violence may occur here more than in neighboring countries. But according to Gustavo Wilches on his book "La vida en Colombia" (Life in Colombia) life for people in Colombia is as normal and orderly as in any other country despite all the problems it is going through. (54).
The land named after Columbus is located north of South America and its geography as well as its flora and fauna is among the most varied in this continent. Its people form a variety of ethnic blends uncommon in some other parts of the continent and it includes a few dozen Indian groups. Because of the violence that Colombia portrays it is the forgotten part of Latin America, it is looked upon as a country to get through quickly rather than a place to explore or visit.
As we unravel some of the facts about this country and its people, we will realize that like the rest of human beings in the world, Colombians are simply pursuing happines; unfortunately because of the constant violence existing in the country today there is a lot of suffering and violation of human rights that make this goal very difficult . We will begin with important facts about the country, geographical data, population; etc. Then, we will immerse into the life of women in Colombia and how the roles they carry out in society can threaten their lives and in some cases even take their lives.
On his book "Colombia" Krzysztof Dydynski reports that there are about 44 million people, making it the second most populous country in South America, after Brazil. Population growth is about 1.7%. 0-14 years: 31.
By 1500, Spanish explorers had sailed along Colombia's Carribean Coast. ... Gran Colombia only lasted a short time. ... Colombia lost Panama in 1903. ... Colombians called this period La Violencia (The Violence). About 200,000 Colombians were killed during La Violencia. ...
The Colombian and American governments should increase their response to The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). ... Indian rights activists on Venezuelan territory after it kidnapped them in Colombia. ... The question is, will the United States now deepen its involvement in Colombia? ... Daniel Garca-Pena, a peace commissioner under a previous Colombian government, says the FARC may believe that provoking more American involvement in Colombia could give its cause more national legitimacy. But although some Colombian lawmakers have denounced the prospect of more American interv...
Colombia's Geography Colombia is currently in the northwest corner of South America. ... Colombia's Modern Government Colombia's Government is a republic. ... Colombia's Main Cities Bogota is one of Colombia's major cities and it is also Colombia's capital. ... Colombia's third main city is Cali. ... It is located in western Colombia. ...
For example: Business cards given to Colombians should be printed with English on one side and Spanish on the other. When handing a business card to a Colombian, it should be presented with the Spanish side facing toward the person. Avoiding discussing terrorism, politics and illegal drugs with Colombians would be wise. ... Colombia is a world wide renown producer of emeralds and coffee so discussing that would be a good choice of conversation. ... Colombians are very formal and traditional people. ...
In the streets of Colombia the story is different. ... Many Colombians feel guilty because of the constant criticism they receive f! ... And many Colombians have paid for the narcotraficantes' evils. ... Colombia is presently the biggest cocaine dealer in the world! ... Some even have said Colombians are a more violent, more uncivilized culture. ...
Petersburg Times article dated November 5, 2000 "Rising Violence Precede Plan Colombia'- it was reported that heavy fighting has erupted throughout Colombia between paramilitary units of the Colombian army and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, better known as the FARC. ... The U.S. should help Colombia end its civil turmoil peacefully and terminate the illicit drug trade. ... If the peace talks fail, Pastrana's only option is to surrender Colombia to the rebels or order the Colombian army to fight the rebel movement. ... Because of the lack of modernized weapons and...
The Republic of Colombia is located in South America and was founded in the year 1819 as the republic of Gran Colombia. Gran Colombia consisted of present day Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, and Venezuela. ... In 1863 after a civil war had broken out Gran Colombia became known as the Republic of Colombia, and has remained that since. ... Many Colombians have made great contributions to culture. ... The national sport of Colombia is soccer. ...
