Walker Lambrecht
Jack Gagner

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Constitutional Republic
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Gained Independence from Spain on July 10, 1810
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Power divided into Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary branches
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President Juan Manuel Santos Calderon
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Vice Angelino Garzon

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Santa Marta, the first Spanish settlement, was founded in 1525
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Full independence from Spain was gained in 1813
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Colombia recieved it's name from the explorer Christopher
Colombus
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In 1991 a constitution brought major reforms to Colombias political institutions

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Colombia's economy can be divided into 4 general periods
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The First period ended in 1880
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During this time Colombia had no stable exports to create profit
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This played a huge role in Colombia's economy
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People and organizations were not able to purchase goods that were produced in other countries

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This general period lasted from 1880 to 1930
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During these 50 years Colombia exported coffee on a ridiculous scale
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The goal of this mass exportation was to pay for manufactured goods
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Industrialization also started to develop

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This period lasted from 1930 to 1967
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In this time Colombia was industrialized on a major scale
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Coffee revenue used to buy intermediate goods, or material for factories

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1967 to Present
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Up to present day, Colombia is trying to diversify its exports. Many supplementary goods joined coffee and refined petroleum as major money makers
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All of these changes have led to today's Free Market
Economy, with major ties to the U.S

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Located in northwestern South America
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Surrounded by Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, and
Ecuador
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4th Largest country in South America
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In control of 8 islands: Gargona, Gargonilla, Malpelo,
San Andres, Providencia, San Bernardo, Islas Del
Rosario, Isla Fuerto

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States in Colombia are known as departments
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Coasts of Colombia located on the edge of Pacific
Ocean and Caribbean Sea
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Area is 440,000 miles squared

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Colombia is so close to the equator that altitude is the only factor of climate
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The Coastal and Eastern planes are at a low, tropical climate
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The mountains to the north are a nice climate of 65-70 degrees yearly. They are a good place for agriculture
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The cold regions, 6,000 to 9,000 feet above sea level, have an average temperature of 53 degrees.

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Anywhere above 9000 feet is at freezing temperature, making it impossible for agriculture
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Snow line begins at 15,000 feet
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Northern tip of Colombia is the driest place in the country
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Cities in the choco department get as much as 400" of rain per year

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The Colombian flag consists of 3 colors: yellow, Blue, and Red
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The yellow in the flag stands for all the gold that has been found in
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Colombia
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The blue stands for the oceans bordering it
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The red stands for all the blood spilled by the people who fought for Columbia's

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Colombia uses the Peso for a currency
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1800 Pesos are worth approximately 1 US
Dollar
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The Peso was adopted in 1837, replacing the real
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Pesos in banknote form (paper) come in amounts of 1000, 2000, 5000, 10,000,
20,000, and 50,000

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A Minor basilican church built inside the canyon of the Guáitara
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Was inspired by a marvelous event in 1754 when Maria Mueces and her deaf, mute daughter Rosa were caught in a storm. Rosa, who had never spoken before, called “The mestiza is calling me...” and pointed to the lightning illuminated silhouette of the Virgin
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The current Church, the 3rd one, took 33 years to build, and was

The Holiday of Christmas
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Colombians starts christmas with El Dia de las velitas (the day of the candle)
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Celebrates the virgin Mary
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Candles placed wherever they can be seen
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December 7th is when this holiday starts

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General Geography-- Colombia Book We have
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Climate-- Same as above
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Currencyhttp://themoneyconverter.com/USD/COP.aspx
and http://internationalbusiness.wikia.com/wiki/History_of_C olombian_Peso
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Historyhttp://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35754.htm
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Governmenthttp://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35754.htm
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