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What makes Colombia so special?
Colombia is one the few “megadiverse” countries in the world. It manages to house 10 percent of the world’s biodiversity. And it ranks first in bird and orchid species diversity, and second in plants, butterflies, freshwater fishes and amphibians. Colombia is profoundly racially diverse, too.
Why Colombians are so happy?
Despite the country’s GDP and the problems linked to drug trade, Colombians seem to be the happiest people in the world: they consider themselves satisfied by numerous bonds of friendship and by a high level of personal freedom.
What is the main sport in Colombia?
soccer
Organized sports have grown steadily in popularity among the Colombians, and without question the most widely played and watched sport is football (soccer).
What’s good about Colombia?
Colombia is one of the world’s most diverse countries with two oceans, a range of climates, energetic cities, astonishing wildlife and things to do including kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, surfing, diving, dancing and more.
What are Colombia’s top three exports?
The following are the top ten commodities that Colombia exports.
- Crude Petroleum and Coal Briquettes. This is by far the largest export commodity in Colombia.
- Coffee and Spices.
- Gems and Precious Metals.
- Plastics.
- Live Trees and Cut Flowers.
- Fruits and Nuts.
- Steel and Iron.
- Vehicles.
What are Colombian values?
The main values were success, maturity and affection. The least important were power, tradition, beauty and emotion.
How would you describe Colombia?
Colombia is a land of extremes. Through its center run the towering, snow-covered volcanoes and mountains of the Andes. Tropical beaches line the north and west. And there are deserts in the north and vast grasslands, called Los Llanos, in the east.