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__Fast Facts __

   __ **Climate** __ **Colombia is  ****tropical along the coast and eastern plains and cooler in highlands. This country doesn’t have any meticulous seasons, which is basically due to the fact that it lies close to the equator. Colombia enjoys sunlight all throughout the year. **** Temperatures usually decrease about 3.5°F for every 1,000-ft increase in altitude above sea level. **  [|**Link to More Info. About Climate**]
 * Bogotá is the capital city of Colombia. ( It remains to be the largest and the most populated city in Colombia.)
 * **12% of the world’s coffee is produced in Colombia. **
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 129, 255);">**<span style="color: rgb(0, 129, 255); font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Colombia has a population of 45,013,672. **
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 129, 255); font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">**Colombia is located in the Northwestern area of South America**
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 112, 192); line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif';">**The name Colombia has been derived from the name of Christopher Columbus.**

**__<span style="font-size: 20pt; color: rgb(0, 32, 96); line-height: 115%; font-family: Broadway;">Famous Attractions __** <span style="display: block; text-align: center; color: rgb(112, 48, 160); font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif';">It displays an extraordinary selection of its pre-Hispanic gold work collection - the biggest in the world - in its exhibition rooms on the second and third floors. Together with other pottery, stone, shell, wood and textile archaeological objects, these items testify to the life and thought of different societies which inhabited what is now known as Colombia before contact was made with Europe. [|Link to More Info. About Museo del Oro] <span style="font-size: 26pt; color: rgb(112, 48, 160); line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Engravers MT','serif'; text-align: center;"> **<span style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">If you are looking for superb diving in crystal clear water, warm, white sandy beaches, exciting nightlife, colorful culture, a choice of full-amenity accommodations, relaxation and duty-free shopping head to San Andrés. <span style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160); font-family: Calibri;"> ****<span style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">San Andrés is conveniently on the Central American-Colombian route. **<span style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160); font-family: Calibri;"> **<span style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160); font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">You can enjoy swimming, horseback riding, parasailing, wind surfing or relaxing on a beach. ** [|Link to More Info. About San Andres Island] <span style="font-size: 26pt; color: rgb(112, 48, 160); line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Engravers MT','serif'; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 28, 255);">**<span style="color: rgb(0, 28, 255); text-align: center; display: block; font-size: 110%;">South West Beach aka Providencia Island is an exotic beach on old Providencia in the Bay of Providencia. ** <span style="display: block; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 28, 255); font-size: 130%;"> **Here you can enjoy horse races or horseback riding and exquisite cuisine.** <span style="color: rgb(0, 28, 255); font-size: 130%;">**There are many beautiful hotels and cabins for tourists.** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
 * <span style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160); font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">**Museo del Oro aka The Gold Museum**
 * **<span style="font-size: 18pt; color: white; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(112, 48, 160); line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bodoni MT Black','serif';">San Andres Island <span style="font-size: 18pt; color: white; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> **
 * __<span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); font-size: 150%; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Providencia Island __<span style="font-size: 169%; color: rgb(0, 28, 255);">

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left; display: block;">[|Link to More Info. About Providencia South West Beach] **__ Holidays __** filled with concerts, parades, speeches, and craft sales. **
 * <span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); font-size: 120%;">The Feria de las Flores, or the Flower Festival is held in Medellin, Colombia on July 28 to August 7. It is one of the largest events in the country and one of the largest horticultural events in the world. The festival began in the 1950's to help inspire the large number of flower growers in and around Medellin. The first festivities consisted of just the locals parading small arrangements through the downtown area but it has blossomed into a more than a week long event

<span style="display: block; text-align: center; color: rgb(128, 0, 128); font-size: 120%;"> **<span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(128, 0, 128);">It is celebrated on August 7. It’s a public holiday celebrating the anniversary of the defeat ** [|Link to More Info About The Battle Of Boyaca] <span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(128, 0, 128); text-align: center; display: block;"> <span style="display: block; text-align: center; color: rgb(128, 0, 128); font-size: 120%;">
 * <span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); font-size: 120%; text-align: left; display: block;">[|Click For More Info. About The Flower Festival] **
 * <span style="color: rgb(255, 125, 0); font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">// Battle of Boyaca Day // **
 * <span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(128, 0, 128); text-align: center; display: block;">of the Spanish in 1819 by the South Americans. **

**It is held from January 4 to January 6 in Pasto, Colombia. Its origins date back to the Spanish rule times when slaves were allowed to celebrate on 5th and their masters showed their approval on 6th by painting their faces black. On these days they either put grease or talcum powder on their faces. ** [|Link to More Info About The Carnival Of Blacks and Whites]
 * Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) **

**__ MUSIC __** media type="custom" key="3620649"
 * The country of Colombia has traditionally been known for cumbia, a musical style popular in the coastal areas, and vallenato which is more popular in the valleys of eastern Colombia. Latin Pop, Rock, and Salsa are also popular genres of music in Colombia.**

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