query: where is colombia the country?

title: Demographics of Colombia

text: Demographics of Colombia This article is about the demographic features of the population of Colombia, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population. It is the second-most populous country in South America after Brazil. The Demography of Colombia is characterized for being the third-most populous country in Latin America, after Mexico and Brazil. Colombia experienced rapid population growth like most countries, but four decades of an armed conflict pushed millions of Colombians out of the country. However, a rebound economy in the 2000s in urban centres (perhaps the

title: Geography of Colombia

text: and the Amazon Basin. The Orinoco and Amazon Rivers mark limits with Colombia to Venezuela and Peru respectively. Geography of Colombia The Republic of Colombia is a transcontinental country largely situated in the northwest of South America, with territories in North America. Colombia is bordered to the northwest by Panama; to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; and it shares maritime limits with Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti. Colombia is the 26th largest nation in the world and the fourth-largest country in South America after Brazil, Argentina, and

title: Gran Colombia

text: Gran Colombia Gran Colombia (, "Great Colombia") is a name used today for the state that encompassed much of northern South America and part of southern Central America from 1819 to 1831. The state included the territories of present-day Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Venezuela, and parts of northern Peru, western Guyana and northwestern Brazil. The term Gran Colombia is used historiographically to distinguish it from the current Republic of Colombia, which is also the official name of the former state. At the time of its creation, Gran Colombia was the most prestigious country in Spanish America. John Quincy Adams, then Secretary

title: Geography of Colombia

text: Geography of Colombia The Republic of Colombia is a transcontinental country largely situated in the northwest of South America, with territories in North America. Colombia is bordered to the northwest by Panama; to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; and it shares maritime limits with Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti. Colombia is the 26th largest nation in the world and the fourth-largest country in South America after Brazil, Argentina, and Peru. Despite its large territory, Colombia's population is not evenly distributed, with most Colombians living in the mountainous

title: Economy of Colombia

text: plant in Colombia. Colombia is also Latin America's 3rd largest producer of appliances behind Mexico and Brazil and is growing rapidly. Colombia is a major producer of electronics in Latin America, and is South America's 2nd largest high-tech market. Colombia is also the 2nd largest producer and exporter of electronics made by domestic companies in Latin America. Since the early 2000s, major Colombian corporations began exporting aggressively to foreign markets. Some of these companies include: Challenger, PcSmart, Compumax, Colcircuirtos, and Kalley. Colombia is the first country in Latin America to manufacture a domestically made 4K television. In 2014, the Colombian

title: Colombia

text: for the new Republic. Simón Bolívar became the first President of Colombia, and Francisco de Paula Santander was made Vice President. However, the new republic was unstable and three countries emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (New Granada, Ecuador and Venezuela). Colombia was the first constitutional government in South America, and the Liberal and Conservative parties, founded in 1848 and 1849 respectively, are two of the oldest surviving political parties in the Americas. Slavery was abolished in the country in 1851. Internal political and territorial divisions led to the dissolution of Gran Colombia in 1830. The so-called

title: Subdivisions of Gran Colombia

text: Subdivisions of Gran Colombia The Republic of Gran Colombia was a former independent country in northern South America, a post-Spanish colonial country that existed from 1819 to 1831. Its initial subdivisions, created in 1820, were revised and expanded in 1824. The initial country subdivision of Gran Colombia was into three departments, without larger districts or smaller provinces. They were: The Distrito del Norte (northern district) was in present-day Venezuela and parts of Guyana and Brazil. Its departments and provinces were: The Distrito del Centro (central district) was in present-day Colombia and Panamá. Its departments and provinces were: The Distrito del

title: Same-sex marriage in Colombia

text: Same-sex marriage in Colombia Same-sex marriage became legal in Colombia on 28 April 2016, when the Constitutional Court of Colombia ruled by a 6-3 vote that banning same-sex marriage was unconstitutional under the Colombian Constitution of 1991. The first same-sex marriage to be performed in the country following the ruling occurred on 24 May 2016. The country has also recognised same-sex de facto unions since 2007. Colombia was the fourth country in South America to allow same-sex marriage. On 7 February 2007, the Constitutional Court of Colombia extended several common-law marriage property and pension rights to same-sex couples. A subsequent

title: Colombia–Panama border

text: Colombia–Panama border The Colombia–Panama border is the 225 km (139-mile) long international boundary between Colombia and Panama. It is also the border between South America and Central America. It includes the Darién Gap, a 106 km (66 miles) long swath of undeveloped swampland and forest that begins in Yaviza, Panama and ends in Turbo, Colombia. In May 2016, Panama closed key border crossings to prevent undocumented migrants from Cuba and Africa entering the country. Cubans entering the United States are typically able to receive residency under the Cuban Adjustment Act of 1996, making Puerto Obaldia a popular crossing point for

title: Environmental issues in Colombia

text: Environmental issues in Colombia Environmentally, Colombia is a mega-diverse country from its natural land terrain to its biological wildlife. Its biodiversity is a result of its geographical location and elevation. It is the fourth largest South American country and only country in South America to have coasts in the Pacific and Caribbean ocean. Colombia’s terrain can be divided into six main natural zones: The Caribbean, the Pacific (including Choco’s Biogeographic rainforest), The Orinoco region, The Amazonia region, the Andean region, and the Insular region. 52.2% of the environment is predominately the Andes, Amazon, and Pacific Basins, followed by the Orinoco

title: Colombia

text: . Beyond lies the alpine conditions of the forested zone and then the treeless grasslands of the páramos. Above , where temperatures are below freezing, the climate is glacial, a zone of permanent snow and ice. Colombia is one of the megadiverse countries in biodiversity, ranking first in bird species. As for plants, the country has between 40,000 and 45,000 plant species, equivalent to 10 or 20% of total global species, which is even more remarkable given that Colombia is considered a country of intermediate size. Colombia is the second most biodiverse country in the world, lagging only after Brazil

title: Puerto Colombia

text: Puerto Colombia Puerto Colombia is a coastal town and municipality in Atlántico Department, Colombia founded in the mid 1800s. Famous for its "Pier of Puerto Colombia", that at one time was the largest Pier in the world. Duties were later transferred to the larger and modern Port of Barranquilla in Bocas de Cenizas, the mouth of the Magdalena River in the Caribbean sea. The town enjoyed a glorious post-colonial period as the main port on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, where most European immigrants entered the country. In the second half of the 20th century, Puerto Colombia faced a rapid

title: Colombia

text: of marine fish and is the second most diverse country in freshwater fish. Colombia is the country with more endemic species of butterflies, number 1 in terms of orchid species and approximately 7,000 species of beetles. Colombia is second in the number of amphibian species and is the third most diverse country in reptiles and palms. There are about 1,900 species of mollusks and according to estimates there are about 300,000 species of invertebrates in the country. In Colombia there are 32 terrestrial biomes and 314 types of ecosystems. The government of Colombia takes place within the framework of a

title: La Voz Colombia

text: first season of the show released a compilation CD, "Lo Mejor de La Voz Colombia" ("The Best of The Voice Colombia"), recorded by 12 of the contestants, and was put on sale in the country, where it was certified platinum. Thanks to the excellent performance of "The Voice Colombia" in Ecuador, Ecuavisa aired the first season of "The Voice Colombia" and was one of the only "The Voice" versions to be transmitted outside the originating country. "" is a Colombian kids talent show, based on the Dutch competition "The Voice Kids", broadcast by Caracol Television. Each season, 27 contestants, trained

title: Where Country Grows

text: Where Country Grows Where Country Grows is the second studio album by American country music artist Ashton Shepherd. It was released on July 12, 2011 via MCA Nashville. The album's first single, "Look It Up" reached the Top 20 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Songs chart. The title track was released as the album's second single in July 2011. "Where Country Grows" received positive reviews from music critics. Jessica Phillips of "Country Weekly" gave the album 3 and 1/2 stars out of 5, complimenting her songwriting and personality, while drawing comparisons to fellow country artists Miranda Lambert and Sunny Sweeney.

title: Biodiversity of Colombia

text: As of 2016, a total of between 56,343 and 56,724 species are registered in the country, with 9153 endemic species. Colombia is the country with the most páramos in the world; more than 60% of the Andean ecosystem is found within Colombian territories. Boyacá is the department where 18.3% of the national total area is located. Since December 20, 2014, Colombia hosts 59 protected areas. The biodiversity is highest in the Andean natural region, followed by the Amazon natural region. Since 1998, the Humboldt Institute for Biological Resources in the country has been collecting samples of biodiversity. As of 2014,

title: Where the Rose Is Sown

text: retrospective review of "Steeltown", Tim Peacock of "Record Collector" described the song as one of the album's "obvious go-to tracks", adding that it had an anti-war message "especially resonant in the wake of the Falklands". Where the Rose Is Sown Where the Rose is Sown is a song by Scottish rock band Big Country, released in 1984 as the second single from their second studio album "Steeltown". It was written by Big Country and produced by Steve Lillywhite. "Where the Rose Is Sown" peaked at No. 29 in the UK and No. 25 in Ireland. A music video was filmed

title: Where the Rose Is Sown

text: Where the Rose Is Sown Where the Rose is Sown is a song by Scottish rock band Big Country, released in 1984 as the second single from their second studio album "Steeltown". It was written by Big Country and produced by Steve Lillywhite. "Where the Rose Is Sown" peaked at No. 29 in the UK and No. 25 in Ireland. A music video was filmed to promote the single. It received medium rotation on MTV. Upon release, Lesley White of "Smash Hits" commented: "More of the same from the frustrated messiahs of contemporary rock. A treat for lovers of "real

title: Where Country Grows

text: she found "perfect for her wise, witty, tough-minded songs." "Boston Globe" reviewed the album positively as "merg[ing] her deep-country style with a contemporary country sound, setting a modern groove to her rural Alabama persona," while highlighting the song "I'm Good" as ranking among country classics by Tammy Wynette and Reba McEntire. "The New York Times" favorably describing the record's biggest strength in Shepherd's accented vocals, and considered her vocal control a "real weapon." Where Country Grows Where Country Grows is the second studio album by American country music artist Ashton Shepherd. It was released on July 12, 2011 via MCA

title: Biodiversity of Colombia

text: of Colombia, the new coins of the Colombian peso feature a species each. Colombia is divided into six natural regions. Colombia hosts two biodiversity hotspots; the Tropical Andes and Tumbes-Chocó-Magdalena. The country is part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves with five biosphere reserves: Biodiversity of Colombia Colombia is the country with the second-highest biodiversity in the world, behind Brazil. As of 2016, 56,343 species are registered in Colombia, of which 9,153 are endemic. The country occupies the first position worldwide in number of orchids and birds, second position in plants, amphibians, butterflies and fresh water fish, third place

title: Colombia

text: which is approximately 7 times bigger. Colombia is the country in the planet more characterized by a high biodiversity, with the highest rate of species by area unit worldwide and it has the largest number of endemisms (species that are not found naturally anywhere else) of any country. About 10% of the species of the Earth live in Colombia, including over 1,900 species of bird, more than in Europe and North America combined, Colombia has 10% of the world's mammals species, 14% of the amphibian species and 18% of the bird species of the world. Colombia has about 2,000 species

title: States of Colombia

text: States of Colombia States of Colombia existed from February 27, 1855, in the Republic of New Granada and the Granadine Confederation, where they were called "federal states". In the United States of Colombia they were called "sovereign states" (though they were not at all sovereign states in the modern sense of the word). In 1886 the Republic of Colombia abolished the states and divided the country into departments. The centralist structure that came to be in the Republic of New Granada after the disestablishment of Gran Colombia and that was ratified by the constitution of 1843, was soon challenged; particularly

title: Laura González (Miss Colombia)

text: 2017, where she finished as the 1st Runner-Up. This marked the fourth year in a row that the delegate from Colombia placed in the pageant's Top 3. González participated in the telenovela "La Cacica" playing Chechi and has also been featured in several films. Laura González (Miss Colombia) Laura González Ospina (born 22 February 1995) is a Colombian actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She was Miss Colombia 2017 and later represented her country at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant, where she ended as 1st Runner-Up. González was born in Cali but was moved to Cartagena when she was six

title: Miss Colombia

text: Earth. The winner of Señorita Colombia represents her country at Miss Universe. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. Since 1963 Colombian representatives selected by Miss Colombia Organization. In 1990 another organization took the license for the Miss World pageant. It called as Miss Mundo Colombia pageant. The 1st Runner-up who is Miss Colombia International represents her country at Miss International. On occasion, when the candidate does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, another girl is sent. In May 2001, David Letterman joked about the 'special talent'

title: Laura González (Miss Colombia)

text: Laura González (Miss Colombia) Laura González Ospina (born 22 February 1995) is a Colombian actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She was Miss Colombia 2017 and later represented her country at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant, where she ended as 1st Runner-Up. González was born in Cali but was moved to Cartagena when she was six months old. She attended high school in Cartagena Modern Gymnasium and Dramatic Art at the School of Education Actoral House Ensemble. She speaks Spanish, English and Ching. On 20 March 2017, González was crowned Miss Colombia 2017. She then represented Colombia at Miss Universe

title: Education in Colombia

text: students are placed in the center of the learning process in rural communities. Decades after the model was first developed in 1975, Escuela Nueva has received support — including financial — from the Colombian government, Unesco, and The World Bank, and was implemented into a national educational policy in Colombia in the late 1980s. By 1988, Unesco declared that Colombia was the only country in Latin America and the Caribbean where rural schools outperformed urban schools because of the Escuela Nueva method. Between 2007 and 2009, the program taught 700,000 children in Colombia, and the model is now implemented in

title: Cinema of Colombia

text: promotion mixed fund called Corporación PROIMAGENES en Movimiento (PROIMAGES in motion Corporation). In 2003 Congress also approved the Law of Cinema which helped to restart the cinematographic industry in Colombia. The history of Colombian cinema started in 1897 when the first Cinématographe arrived in the country, two years after the invention of cinematography by Auguste and Louis Lumière in Paris. Back then the port city of Colón (in what today is Panama but was then part of Colombia), Barranquilla, Bucaramanga and later arrived to the capital city of Colombia, Bogotá, where in August of that same year the cinématographe was

title: The Old Country Where Rimbaud Died

text: a visual language for describing this shadowy terrain between the public gallery and corridors of the mind.” "Take One" The Old Country Where Rimbaud Died The Old Country Where Rimbaud Died () is a 1977 French-Canadian feature from Jean Pierre Lefebvre. The second film in his ‘Abel’ saga (see the earlier "Don't Let It Kill You (Il ne faut pas mourir pour ça)" and the later "Aujourd’hui ou jamais)" follows Abel () on a journey to France to visit the land of his ancestors. Abel leaves Montreal for a visit to France, the country of his ancestors. In Paris he

title: The Old Country Where Rimbaud Died

text: The Old Country Where Rimbaud Died The Old Country Where Rimbaud Died () is a 1977 French-Canadian feature from Jean Pierre Lefebvre. The second film in his ‘Abel’ saga (see the earlier "Don't Let It Kill You (Il ne faut pas mourir pour ça)" and the later "Aujourd’hui ou jamais)" follows Abel () on a journey to France to visit the land of his ancestors. Abel leaves Montreal for a visit to France, the country of his ancestors. In Paris he encounters several people, from a taxi-driver to a "haute bourgeoisie" family. He visits Jeanne (Myriam Boyer), a young widow

title: Gran Colombia

text: Zone, which Colombia had refused. With the exception of Panama (which, as mentioned, achieved independence seven decades later), the countries that were created have similar flags, reminiscent of the flag of Gran Colombia: The term Gran Colombia is used today to refer to the federation that was formed between the Republics of Ecuador, Venezuela, Colombia and Panama before 1830. However, Gran Colombia is in a sense an artificial term, as the country was always referred to simply as Colombia. This is clear to anyone who examines the many treaties signed between Colombia and Peru before 1830. In Peru, however, the

title: Colombia Three

text: Colombia Three The Colombia Three are three individuals – Niall Connolly, James Monaghan and Martin McCauley – who are currently living in the Republic of Ireland, having fled from Colombia, where they were sentenced to prison terms of seventeen years for training FARC rebels. The incident came during a crucial time in the Northern Ireland peace process and risked damaging it. The three came to prominence on 11 August 2001, when they were arrested travelling on false passports at Bogotá International Airport while waiting to transfer to international flights out of the country. The Colombian authorities alleged at the time

title: Where Is My Castle

text: a Top 20 hit on the American and Canadian Country charts, peaking at #11 on the "Billboard Magazine" Hot Country Songs chart, and also peaking at #20 on the Canadian "RPM" Country Tracks chart. The album also charted, peaking at #39 on the "Billboard" Top Country Albums chart upon its initial release in January 1971. Where Is My Castle Where Is My Castle is the fourteenth studio album by American country music artist, Connie Smith. The album was released in January 1971 by RCA Records and was produced by Bob Ferguson. The album's title track became a major hit in

title: WWB Colombia

text: (life and education). WWB Colombia WWB Colombia is a microfinance institution in Colombia. WWB Colombia - Cali was founded in 1980 by a group of professional and businesswomen in Cali, Colombia. WWB Colombia was the first entity to grant a micro loan in the country. Today it is one of three main microcredit players in Colombia. It was the first to affiliate to the Women's World Banking International Network. It received financial and technical support from various institutions, including the Inter-American Development Bank, FOMIN (Multilateral Investment Fund), International Finance Corporation, German Technical Cooperation, Consultative Group to Assist the Poor and

title: WWB Colombia

text: WWB Colombia WWB Colombia is a microfinance institution in Colombia. WWB Colombia - Cali was founded in 1980 by a group of professional and businesswomen in Cali, Colombia. WWB Colombia was the first entity to grant a micro loan in the country. Today it is one of three main microcredit players in Colombia. It was the first to affiliate to the Women's World Banking International Network. It received financial and technical support from various institutions, including the Inter-American Development Bank, FOMIN (Multilateral Investment Fund), International Finance Corporation, German Technical Cooperation, Consultative Group to Assist the Poor and Development Bank of

title: Colombia

text: drain, the Caribbean drain, the Orinoco Basin and the Amazon Basin. The Orinoco and Amazon Rivers mark limits with Colombia to Venezuela and Peru respectively. Protected areas and the "National Park System" cover an area of about and account for 12.77% of the Colombian territory. Compared to neighboring countries, rates of deforestation in Colombia are still relatively low. Colombia is the sixth country in the world by magnitude of total renewable freshwater supply, and still has large reserves of freshwater. The climate of Colombia is characterized for being tropical presenting variations within six natural regions and depending on the altitude,

title: Where the Hell is Matt?

text: the Ignite conference in Seattle where he described how dancing by himself had become “boring” whereas dancing with others was far more interesting. For his newest video Harding had developed a listserv for every country from which he received an email, created a digital sign-up sheet for visit requests, and notified people when he would come to their country. Released on June 20, 2008, the third video is the product of 14 months of traveling in 42 countries. The background music/song of this video is known as "Praan" composed by Garry Schyman and sung by Palbasha Siddique, with lyrics adapted

title: Colombia and the World Bank

text: Colombia and the World Bank Colombia has a long standing relationship with the World Bank that started in 1946 when the country signed the IBRD Articles of Agreement. During the early years of the World Bank, which was founded in 1945, Colombia served as a main strategic partner when the focus of the institution shifted from the reconstruction of Europe to assisting the development in poor countries. The subsequent cooperation between the World Bank and the country has led to a variety of different projects being implemented. As of November 2018 there has been to a total of over 280

title: Colombia and the World Bank

text: higher the quality of public transportation. In the fiscal year of 2018 Colombia was the number ten top borrower country of the IBRD with a total of US$ 702 million in commitments. As of November 2018 there is a total of 286 projects, of which 251 have been closed, 11 have been dropped, 20 are active and 4 are in the pipeline. As of June 30, 2018 Colombia is placed on rank eight on the list of IFC's largest country exposures with a total of US$ 1343 million in the committed portfolio making up 2.35% of the global portfolio. In

title: Where the Hell is Matt?

text: The song, "Rorogwela" was sung by a young woman named Afunakwa. According to the video "Where the Hell is Afunakwa" by Matt Harding, Afunakwa died in 1998. The video was passed around by e-mail and eventually became viral, with his server getting 20,000 or more hits a day as it was discovered, generally country by country due to language barriers, before the launch of major video upload sites. Harding created a second version of the video in 2006, with additional dancing scenes from subsequent travels, called "Dancing 2006". At the request of Stride, a gum brand, he accepted sponsorship of

title: Colombia and the World Bank

text: basis of consent was the U.S. - Colombia Free Trade Agreement in 2% of the cases and the Canada - Colombia Free Trade Agreement in 3% of the cases. Colombia and the World Bank Colombia has a long standing relationship with the World Bank that started in 1946 when the country signed the IBRD Articles of Agreement. During the early years of the World Bank, which was founded in 1945, Colombia served as a main strategic partner when the focus of the institution shifted from the reconstruction of Europe to assisting the development in poor countries. The subsequent cooperation between

title: Currency of Colombia

text: Currency of Colombia Currency in Colombia has been used since 1622. It was in that year, under a licence purchased from King Philip III of Spain, that Turrillo de Yebra established a mint at Santa Fe de Bogotá and a branch mint at Cartagena de las Indias, where gold cobs were produced as part of Colombia's first currency. Silver milled coins date from 1627. In 1831, Gran Colombia dissolved into Venezuela and New Granada. In 1836, in New Granada, new monetary laws were passed, to standardise the money produced in the country. From 1861-1862, due to financial instability, the United

title: Immigration to Colombia

text: Canary Islands (Spain), where it is common since the islands were conquered and submitted by Frenchman Juan de Betancourt for the Spanish crown in the 16th century. The Venezuelan population in Colombia is increasing, due to political instability, corruption and crime in Venezuela. Large populations of Venezuelans are found in Bogotá, Cali, Medellín, Bucaramanga, and Cúcuta. Whilst in the past up to two million Colombians have emigrated to Venezuela in search for better living conditions, in the first ten years of the 21st century the trend has reversed and Venezuelans increasingly immigrate to Colombia. Being the first country in the

title: Where Is the Love?

text: Hot 100, and topped the charts in Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom. It became the biggest-selling single of 2003 in the latter country. The band and Timberlake received two nominations, Record of the Year and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, for "Where Is the Love?" at the 46th Grammy Awards. Following the commercial failures of their previous albums and singles, there was doubt over whether The Black Eyed Peas would continue to record together. A&R executive Ron Fair approached them and suggested a crossover to a more mainstream pop sound. will.i.am in particular resisted the idea for fear that they would

title: Biodiversity of Colombia

text: Biodiversity of Colombia Colombia is the country with the second-highest biodiversity in the world, behind Brazil. As of 2016, 56,343 species are registered in Colombia, of which 9,153 are endemic. The country occupies the first position worldwide in number of orchids and birds, second position in plants, amphibians, butterflies and fresh water fish, third place in species of palm trees and reptiles and globally holds the fourth position in biodiversity of mammals. The country hosts 59 nationally designated protected areas. At the establishment of the as of 2017 most recent addition, Bahía Portete – Kaurrele National Natural Park, Colombian president

title: Where Is My Castle

text: Where Is My Castle Where Is My Castle is the fourteenth studio album by American country music artist, Connie Smith. The album was released in January 1971 by RCA Records and was produced by Bob Ferguson. The album's title track became a major hit in 1971, peaking in the "Billboard" Country Top 20. "Where Is My Castle" consisted of ten tracks of newly recorded material by Connie Smith. The album featured two cover versions of songs by Conway Twitty: "I'm So Used to Loving You" and "Hello Darlin'." In addition, the album also included covers of Loretta Lynn's "Before I'm

title: Plan Colombia

text: to increase U.S. military presence and protect U.S. corporate interests in the region. Plan Colombia in its initial form existed until 2015, with the United States and the Colombian government seeking a new strategy as a result of the peace talks between the Colombian government and the FARC. The new program is called "Peace Colombia" (Paz Colombia) and seeks to provide Colombia with aid after the implementation of the Peace Agreement in 2017 with the FARC. However, there remain several U.S. military bases and close to 1,000 U.S. Marines in Colombia who have yet to withdraw from the country in

title: Colombia

text: changed, this time to United States of Colombia, before finally adopting its present name – the Republic of Colombia – in 1886. To refer to this country, the Colombian government uses the terms "Colombia" and "República de Colombia". Owing to its location, the present territory of Colombia was a corridor of early human migration from Mesoamerica and the Caribbean to the Andes and Amazon basin. The oldest archaeological finds are from the Pubenza and El Totumo sites in the Magdalena Valley southwest of Bogotá. These sites date from the Paleoindian period (18,000–8000 BCE). At Puerto Hormiga and other sites, traces

title: Colombia

text: Witnesses and Adventism and less than 1% adhere to other religions, such as Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Mormonism, Hinduism, Indigenous religions, Hare Krishna movement, Rastafari movement, Orthodox Catholic Church, and spiritual studies. The remaining people either did not respond or replied that they did not know. In addition to the above statistics, 35.9% of Colombians reported that they did not practice their faith actively. While Colombia remains a mostly Roman Catholic country by baptism numbers, the 1991 Colombian constitution guarantees freedom of religion and all religious faiths and churches are equally free before the law. Colombia is a highly urbanized country.

title: Colombia–Ireland relations

text: of Colombia (FARC), a revolutionary guerilla movement in Colombia. In 2005 the Colombia Three, as they had become known in Ireland, were able to flee to Ireland while waiting appeal. There is no extradition treaty between Ireland and Colombia. Ireland has taken no action to extradite the men back to Colombia. Ireland established diplomatic relations with Colombia on 10 November 1999. In February 2017, Irish President Michael D. Higgins paid an official visit to Colombia, the first Irish head of state to visit the country. During his visit, President Higgins visited a FARC rebel army camp in a fully demobilised

title: Where My Country Gone?

text: Where My Country Gone? "Where My Country Gone?" is the second episode of the nineteenth season of the animated television series "South Park", and the 259th episode overall, written and directed by series co-creator Trey Parker. The episode premiered on Comedy Central on September 23, 2015. It parodies illegal immigration to the United States and the 2016 presidential candidacy of Donald Trump, along with Caitlyn Jenner and political correctness. Kyle is unwillingly honored at the White House by Barack Obama for his acceptance of Caitlyn Jenner (in the previous episode). His reward is to be driven back home by Jenner,

title: La Salle University, Colombia

text: La Salle University, Colombia The Universidad de La Salle is a catholic and lasallian university, founded in 1964. It is a private institution of higher education, having 4 locations: 3 in Bogotá DC- one in the downtown area, in Chapinero, and in the northern section of city. There is also a campus in El Yopal, Casanare in the East of the Country. This campus is the seat where the La Salle has developed the most innovative social and educational projects for young farmers, victims of violence in Colombia. The University is accredited as a High Quality University by the NAC

title: Colombia at the 2018 Winter Olympics

text: learned how to ski in Les Carroz d'Araches, France. Poettoz also represented the country at the Winter Youth Olympics in 2016 in Lillehammer, Norway. Poettoz's upbringing is similar to Madagascar's Mialitiana Clerc, who also qualified to compete at the 2018 Games. Colombia qualified one male athlete, Sebastián Uprimny. Uprimny was born to Colombian parents in Paris, France. Colombia will make its Winter Olympics debut in the sport. Colombia is one of the strongest nations in inline speed skating, as it was the overall champion since 2010 at the World Roller Speed Skating Championships. However the sport is not on the

title: Colombia at the 2010 Winter Olympics

text: to alpine skiing. Despite being born in California, she was allowed to compete for Colombia after her father became a citizen of the country. Colombia at the 2010 Winter Olympics Colombia competed in the Winter Olympic Games for the first time at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. Colombia first participated in the Summer Olympics in 1932, with one athlete, Jorge Perry, when the Colombian Olympic Committee did not exist. The committee was formed in 1936. Between 1932 and 2010, Colombia competed in five Summer Olympics, winning eleven medals. In the late 1990s, President of Federation of Skating Carlos

title: Bank of the Republic (Colombia)

text: Along with the "Fiscalía General de la Nación de Colombia" bunker, it is one of the most secure buildings in the country, with several security levels required to access different areas. The security is handled by private companies and the Colombian National Police, armed with Colombian-made MAC-10 sub-machine guns, among others. Most of the administrative areas of the bank are located above ground, in a twelve-story building. Below the street there is a heavily guarded area where money in different currencies is stored, and in a special vault the country's reserve of gold. Beside their primary roles in the Colombian

title: Foreign relations of Colombia

text: to figures from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Colombia is the fourth-leading source country of illegal immigration to the United States. According to its estimates, the number of illegal Colombian residents in the United States almost tripled from 51,000 in 1990 to 141,000 in 2000. According to the US Census Bureau, the number of authorized Colombian immigrants in the United States in 2006 was 801,363. Colombia rejects threats and blackmail of the United States of America after the threat of Donald Trump to decertify the country as a partner in counter-narcotics efforts. Foreign relations of Colombia Colombia seeks diplomatic

title: Judiciary of Colombia

text: districts which function as appellate courts (Superior tribunals). Each district has a superior court, which hears appeals from and supervise the lower courts in the district. The court is composed of three judges which are appointed by the Supreme Court. Criminal trials make use of an eight hundred . The Administrative Courts of Colombia are a first instance level in the judiciary of the country. Administrative court are in the following departments. Judiciary of Colombia The judiciary of Colombia () is a branch of the State of Colombia that interprets and applies the laws of Colombia, to ensure equal justice

title: Geography of Colombia

text: shared with Venezuela; to the Amazon Rainforest region shared with Venezuela, Brazil, Peru and Ecuador. Colombia is the only South American country which borders both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Despite this "The World Factbook" makes no difference between Amazon region of Colombia (predominantly jungle) and the Orinoquia region of Colombia (predominantly plains). "The World Factbook" considers most appropriate to divide the country into four geographic regions: the Andean highlands, consisting of the three Andean ranges and intervening valley lowlands; the Caribbean lowlands coastal region; the Pacific lowlands coastal region, separated from the Caribbean lowlands by swamps at the base

title: Deforestation in Colombia

text: of major concern to the climatic patterns of the country. Poverty and inequality in land tenure and use also play a role in deforestation in Colombia. Landowners who make up 3% of Colombia's population own over 70% of arable land, while 57% of the poor farmers barely survive on 2.8% of the land. Inequality and poverty in Colombia are worsened by the fact that the country is striving to develop its market economy with cash crops for export to generate income, increasing the marginalization of farmers at a local level. Colombia has made great strides in protecting vast areas of

title: National Radio of Colombia

text: National Radio of Colombia Señal Radio Colombia is a Colombian state-owned radio network, formerly known as "Radiodifusora Nacional de Colombia" and "Radio Nacional de Colombia". It is part of Señal Colombia Sistema de Medios Públicos. The Radiodifusora Nacional de Colombia started broadcasts 1 February 1940, three years after HJN, the first state-owned radio station in the country, folded. Between 1954 and 1963, the Radiodifusora Nacional was in charge of Televisora Nacional, the then only television channel in Colombia. As of 2014, the network broadcasts news information from state and institutional agencies, in addition to a Colombian cultural sphere called "Colombiología".

title: Home Is Where the Heart Is (David Cassidy album)

text: from this album are compiled in the 1996 collection, "When I'm a Rock 'n' Roll Star". Home Is Where the Heart Is (David Cassidy album) Home Is Where the Heart Is is the second album released on RCA Records by David Cassidy. It was released in 1976 and was produced by Cassidy and Bruce Johnston. Although critically well received, the album did not chart in any country. The album is noted in particular for Cassidy's recording of Paul McCartney's song "Tomorrow" which McCartney rated as taking the song to its ultimate potential. The album includes a composing contribution from Gerry

text: Home Is Where the Heart Is (David Cassidy album) Home Is Where the Heart Is is the second album released on RCA Records by David Cassidy. It was released in 1976 and was produced by Cassidy and Bruce Johnston. Although critically well received, the album did not chart in any country. The album is noted in particular for Cassidy's recording of Paul McCartney's song "Tomorrow" which McCartney rated as taking the song to its ultimate potential. The album includes a composing contribution from Gerry Beckley of the band America. Beckley also takes a few lines of lead vocals. Some tracks

title: History of the Colombia national football team

text: Cup history. Colombia went on to defeat Uruguay 2–0 on 28 June 28 in the knockout round, securing a spot in the quarter-finals for the first time in their history. Colombia fell to the host country Brazil 2–1 in the quarter-final round in controversy, where media and figures such as Diego Maradona criticized FIFA and Carlos Velasco Carballo for "favoring" Brazil and being biased in disallowing a goal from Mario Yepes and allowing too many fouls by the Brazilians to occur without any yellow cards being shown. Despite the elimination, the national team was greeted by tens of thousands of

title: Where My Country Gone?

text: A- rating to the episode, enjoying the way that it had built on the previous episode and the parody of Donald Trump, although finding Caitlyn Jenner's physical appearance "more than a little nasty". "Rolling Stone" writer Jon Blistein praised Mr. Garrison's campaign to rid America of Canadians as "hilariously ignorant". Where My Country Gone? "Where My Country Gone?" is the second episode of the nineteenth season of the animated television series "South Park", and the 259th episode overall, written and directed by series co-creator Trey Parker. The episode premiered on Comedy Central on September 23, 2015. It parodies illegal immigration

title: 1958 Ecuador–Colombia earthquake

text: 1958 Ecuador–Colombia earthquake The 1958 Ecuador–Colombia earthquake struck the coastal regions of Ecuador and Colombia on January 19 with a surface wave magnitude of 7.6 at 9:07 local time. Approximately 30 percent of Esmeraldas (Ecuador) was destroyed, including the children's department of the hospital, where three children died. In all, 111 persons died and 45 were injured as a result of the earthquake. Water mains were broken and power transmission lines were damaged. The Esmeraldas-Quito highway collapsed at many places. Many other roads of the country were made impassable by cracks and fallen trees. According to press reports, a landslide

title: National Radio of Colombia

text: Its slogan is "Colombiología al aire" ("Colombiology on air"). Operating on both the AM and FM bands, it covers the 32 departmental capitals, including Bogota and some medium-sized municipalities. National Radio of Colombia Señal Radio Colombia is a Colombian state-owned radio network, formerly known as "Radiodifusora Nacional de Colombia" and "Radio Nacional de Colombia". It is part of Señal Colombia Sistema de Medios Públicos. The Radiodifusora Nacional de Colombia started broadcasts 1 February 1940, three years after HJN, the first state-owned radio station in the country, folded. Between 1954 and 1963, the Radiodifusora Nacional was in charge of Televisora Nacional,

title: Colombia at the 2015 Pan American Games

text: Colombia qualified a team of three men and two women for a total of five athletes. Colombia has qualified a full team of six athletes (three male and three female). 4 athletes will competed in the speed events, while the other two competed in the figure skating competition. Colombia qualified a women's team for a total of 12 athletes. This will be the first time ever that the country competes in the sport at the Pan American Games. Colombia qualified 4 boats (7 sailors). Colombia qualified seven shooters. Colombia had originally qualified a full team of nine athletes, but elected

title: Colombia at the 2018 Winter Olympics

text: reallocation of quotas from Russian athletes. Colombia at the 2018 Winter Olympics Colombia competed at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, from 9 to 25 February 2018. The country returned to the Winter Olympics after last competing in 2010, which also marked its debut. The Colombian team consisted of three males and one female, competing in three different sports. The following is the list of number of competitors participating in the Colombian delegation per sport. Colombia qualified one male athlete, Michael Poettoz. Poettoz was born in Cali and was adopted by a French family when he was aged

title: Colombia at the 2018 Winter Olympics

text: Colombia at the 2018 Winter Olympics Colombia competed at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, from 9 to 25 February 2018. The country returned to the Winter Olympics after last competing in 2010, which also marked its debut. The Colombian team consisted of three males and one female, competing in three different sports. The following is the list of number of competitors participating in the Colombian delegation per sport. Colombia qualified one male athlete, Michael Poettoz. Poettoz was born in Cali and was adopted by a French family when he was aged 21 months. Poettoz grew up and

title: History of the Jews in Colombia

text: improved to the extent that many Venezuelan Jews are now seeking refuge in Colombia. In the early 21st century, most of the Jews in Colombia are concentrated in Bogotá, with about 20,000 members, and Barranquilla, with about 7,000 members. Large communities are found in Cali and Medellín, but very few practicing Jews. Smaller communities are found in Cartagena and the island of San Andres.There are 14 official synagogues throughout the country. In Bogotá, the Ashkenazi, Sephardic, and German Jews each run their own religious and cultural institutions. The Confederación de Asociaciones Judías de Colombia, located in Bogotá, is the central

title: Crime in Colombia

text: controlled many coca-growing regions in Colombia over the past decades. Despite Colombia having the dubious distinction of being the world leading producer of coca for many years those plans, slowly but surely, diminished the drug produced, to the extent that in 2010 the country reduced cocaine production by 60%, relative to the peak in 2000. In that same year, Peru surpassed Colombia as the main producer of coca leaves in the world. The level of drug related violence was halved in the last 10 years, when the country moved from being the most violent country in the world to have

title: Colombia

text: Colombia is ethnically diverse, its people descending from the original native inhabitants, Spanish colonists, Africans originally brought to the country as slaves, and 20th-century immigrants from Europe and the Middle East, all contributing to a diverse cultural heritage. The demographic distribution reflects a pattern that is influenced by colonial history. Whites tend to live mainly in urban centers, like Bogotá, Medellín or Cali, and the burgeoning highland cities. The populations of the major cities also include mestizos. Mestizo "campesinos" (people living in rural areas) also live in the Andean highlands where some Spanish conquerors mixed with the women of Amerindian

title: Coffee production in Colombia

text: plant had spread to Colombia by 1790. The oldest written testimony of the presence of coffee in Colombia is attributed to a Jesuit priest, José Gumilla. In his book "The Orinoco Illustrated" (1730), he registered the presence of coffee in the mission of Saint Teresa of Tabajé, near where the Meta river empties into the Orinoco. Further testimony comes from the archbishop-viceroy Caballero y Gongora (1787) who registered the presence of the crop in the north east of the country near Giron (Santander) and Muzo (Boyaca) in a report that he provided to the Spanish authorities. The first coffee crops

title: Video gaming in Colombia

text: is invaluable for the growth of the game industry of Colombia." Though the Colombian government's financial support of the sector has been viewed positively by local gamers, this is mostly because the local government focuses specifically on public relations by creating events and contests. Video gaming in Colombia Video gaming is a growing sector in Colombia. The medium has been popular in the country since the 1980s, but little local development had taken place until the turn of the 21st century. As the country has been producing a large number of engineers since the early 2010s, many of which specialized

title: Internet in Colombia

text: and Mexico the only other country with positive growth, showing a 2.3 increase). The internet country code is .co. The first approximation to internet made by Colombia was in 1988 with the creation of RDUA, a local network, by University of the Andes, Colombia, then in 1994 the same university is entrusted by a group of other Colombian universities and some government agencies to become the first Internet Service Provider in the country, on June 4, 1994, the first signal coming from Homestead, FL was received, this signal was sent through "IMPSAT" satellite service to a hill in Bogotá (Cerro

title: Gran Colombia

text: dissolution of Gran Colombia is seen as a country ceasing to exist, giving way to the formation of new nation-states. The significance of this view is that the treaties Peru had signed with Gran Colombia became void when the countersignatory ceased to exist. The three new states, the Republic of New Granada (which later changed its name to Republic of Colombia), the Republic of Venezuela, and the Republic of Ecuador, in the Peruvian view, started with a clean diplomatic slate. An alternative view is that Ecuador and Venezuela separated from the Gran Colombian Federation and inherited all of the treaty

title: Tourism in Colombia

text: within the borders of Colombia, and are a popular destination for tourists to hike. Along the coast and in the northern areas of the country the climate is "warm and tropical ... with a rainy season from May to November." The temperature stays fairly consistent throughout the year because Colombia is so close to the equator. The variety in temperature comes from the level of altitude; it is much cooler in the higher altitudes of Colombia than the low land coastal areas. Popular times to visit Colombia include the most famous festivals such as the Cali's Fair, the Barranquilla's Carnival,

title: Miss Maja Colombia

text: Miss Maja Colombia Miss Maja Colombia is a female beauty contest with the participation of delegates from various departments and cities of Colombia. The winner gets the title of "Miss Maja Colombia". The event is held annually in Corozal, Sucre. Founded in 1970 by members of the board of the Corozal's Country Club, the "Interclubes Reign", with the purpose of integrating the different social clubs of the Colombian Caribbean. The term "maja", is commonly used in Spain to refer to a beautiful woman. This term has an Indian-gypsy origin, meaning "magic". In the case of Miss Maja, contestants must have

title: Colombia at the 2008 Summer Olympics

text: nine teams were taken instead of the usual eight). The team that Colombia sent to the Olympics was the same that competed at the Worlds: Sigrid Romero, Ana Rendón, and Natalia Sánchez. Colombia qualified five boxers for the Olympic boxing tournament. Romero and Pérez qualified at the world championships. Álvarez, Julio Blanco, and Rivas qualified at the second American continental qualifying tournament. Colombia at the 2008 Summer Olympics Colombia competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics. The country sent 68 athletes to compete in 15 sports (archery, athletics, boxing, rowing, cycling, equestrian, artistic gymnastics, judo, weightlifting, wrestling, swimming, taekwondo, and table

title: Colombia at the 2008 Summer Olympics

text: Colombia at the 2008 Summer Olympics Colombia competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics. The country sent 68 athletes to compete in 15 sports (archery, athletics, boxing, rowing, cycling, equestrian, artistic gymnastics, judo, weightlifting, wrestling, swimming, taekwondo, and table tennis), making this Colombia's largest ever delegation to the Olympics. Colombia sent archers to the Olympics for the third time and first since 1992; the nation sought its first Olympic medal in the sport. Colombia qualified a full team of three women by placing ninth in the women's team event at the 2007 World Outdoor Target Championships (because host China took seventh,

title: Colombia at the 1932 Summer Olympics

text: Colombia at the 1932 Summer Olympics Colombia competed in the Summer Olympic Games for the first time at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States. Two people traveled to represent Colombia; musician Emirto de Lima, and marathon runner Jorge Perry. Colombia did not have an Olympic committee but agreed to sponsor Perry to train in America for four months before the event, but Perry failed to finish after feeling faint after the first 10 km. The first modern Summer Olympics took place in Athens in 1896, and Cuba was the first Latin American country to participate in the

text: catrachos defeated Colombia 2–1 in Group A action of the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup The win is the first for Honduras in the tournament since 2000, when they also defeated Colombia. Group Stage: Trinidad and Tobago: 0–2 : Colombia The third match was against Trinidad and Tobago where they won a 2–0 victory. Quarterfinals: Colombia: 2–1 : Mexico Colombia reached the quarterfinals to face Mexico. Colombia beat Mexico 2–1 as an unexpected goal from Abel Aguilar helped the South American squad advance to the semifinals. Semifinals: Panama: 3–2 : Colombia Colombia reached the semifinals only to be defeated by Panama,

title: Colombia Open

text: Colombia Open The Colombia Open (currently sponsored by Claro and called the "Claro Open Colombia") was a professional men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Bogotá, Colombia. The event is affiliated with the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), and is a 250 series tournament on the ATP World Tour. The tournament replaced the Los Angeles Open on the ATP World Tour starting in 2013. IMLA de Colombia bought the rights of the Los Angeles Open in 2013 and transferred the tournament to the city of Bogotá, where it will be held indefinitely. The Colombia Open was the fifth

title: Catholic University of Colombia

text: Its entire campus distributed in such sites totals about 77.000m2 with 44.000 m2 of buildings and 33,000 m2 for building. After 40 years, the Catholic University of Colombia is one of the most representative universities in the country and is known for its Catholic doctrine in much of Latin America. The Universidad Catolica de Colombia offers eight undergraduate programs. It has approximately 11.000 students. Catholic University of Colombia The Catholic University of Colombia is a private institution of higher education. It was founded in Bogotá, Colombia in 1970, notable in its early loyalty to Catholic church doctrine. The institution now

title: Office of the Comptroller General of Colombia

text: Office of the Comptroller General of Colombia The Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic of Colombia () is a Colombian independent government institution that acts as the highest form of fiscal control in the country. As such, it has a mission to seek the proper allocation of resources and public funds and contribute to the modernization of the state, by means of continuous improvement in the various public entities. It is one of the Colombian Control Institutions along with the Office of the Inspector General of Colombia. In 1923, after several years of financial crisis, President Pedro Nel

title: Colombia–Ecuador relations

text: Colombia–Ecuador relations Colombia–Ecuador relations refers to the diplomatic relations between the neighboring Republic of Colombia and Republic of Ecuador. The present territory of both countries was part of the Spanish Empire from the sixteenth to nineteenth centuries. After the wars for independence against the Spain led by Simón Bolívar, Ecuador, Colombia (then called New Granada), and Venezuela became part of the Republic of Gran Colombia in 1819. Gran Colombia struggled to hold itself together as a country, and after intense civil conflicts between political factions, the union fell apart in 1830. Present-day Colombia and Ecuador trace back established official diplomatic

title: National University of Colombia

text: Triangle" of higher education in Colombia, being among the most selective and competitive universities in the country. A study by SCImago Research Group found that the National University of Colombia produces the largest number of scientific papers published in peer-refereed publications, and the 17th most prolific in Latin America. Furthermore, according to the Latin-American Web Ranking of Universities, the National University of Colombia ranks first place in internet presence in the country. It is also among the first universities in the region. Among the universities of CIVETS countries, the National University occupied second place. The institution offers a wide selection

title: Video gaming in Colombia

text: Video gaming in Colombia Video gaming is a growing sector in Colombia. The medium has been popular in the country since the 1980s, but little local development had taken place until the turn of the 21st century. As the country has been producing a large number of engineers since the early 2010s, many of which specialized in electronics, industry and information technology, the local video game industry has been booming. Because video games and consoles have traditionally been released in Colombia around the same time as they appeared in the United States market, the history of video game development in

title: Miss Colombia

text: won and eventually went on to win the national title and crown. Initially, the pageant's winners held the title for a biennial period; Yolanda Emiliani Roman, Miss Colombia 1934, held her title for the longest reign in the pageant's history. The winner of Senorita Colombia represents her country at Miss Universe. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. The following women have represented Colombia in the Big Four international beauty pageants, the four major international beauty pageants for women. These are Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss

title: Demographics of Colombia

text: Other Colombians migrated to Canada and Europe (most to Spain, but also to France, Italy, the United Kingdom and Sweden). Among other locations. Today millions of Colombians have returned to their country due to improvements in security, Colombia is now a country on the road to recovery. Colombia is creating an economy that is today considered attractive and prosperous by many national and international investors. There are policies of the Colombian Government to help Colombians with housing loans. There is a support system for returning migrants. Certificates of competency are issued and there is a free employment service to help

title: Colombia

text: government body that promotes entrepreneurship and innovation in the country, provides grants to startups, in addition to other services it and institutions like Apps.co provide. Co-working spaces have arisen to serve as communities for startups large and small. Organizations such as the Corporation for Biological Research (CIB) for the support of young people interested in scientific work has been successfully developed in Colombia. The International Center for Tropical Agriculture based in Colombia investigates the increasing challenge of global warming and food security. Important inventions related to the medicine have been made in Colombia, such as the first external artificial pacemaker

title: Colombia

text: in the 1960s, the country suffered from an asymmetric low-intensity armed conflict and rampant political violence, both of which escalated in the 1990s. Since 2005, there has been significant improvement in security, stability, and rule of law. Colombia is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse countries in the world, with its rich cultural heritage reflecting influences by indigenous peoples, European settlement, forced African migration, immigration from Europe and the Middle East. Urban centres are mostly located in the highlands of the Andes mountains and the Caribbean coast. Colombia is among the world's 17 megadiverse countries, and the most

title: Colombia

text: times by 30 per cent and transport costs by 20 per cent. A toll road concession programme will comprise 40 projects, and is part of a larger strategic goal to invest nearly $50bn in transport infrastructure, including: railway systems; making the Magdalena river navigable again; improving port facilities; as well as an expansion of Bogotá's airport. With an estimated 49 million people in 2017, Colombia is the third-most populous country in Latin America, after Brazil and Mexico. At the beginning of the 20th century, Colombia's population was approximately 4 million. Since the early 1970s Colombia has experienced steady declines in

title: 2008 Copa Colombia

text: from the northeastern part of Colombia. Teams from Bogotá and Villavicencio. Teams from Pacific Region of Colombia. Teams from Central-Western part of the country . Phase II began on August 27 and ended on September 3. Phase III began on September 17 and ended on October 1. The semifinals were played on October 29 and November 5 The Finals were played on November 12 and November 19. 2008 Copa Colombia The 2008 Copa Colombia, officially the 2008 Copa Postobón for sponsorship reasons, was the sixth edition of the Copa Colombia, the football tournament for professional clubs in Colombia. This edition

title: Colombia at the Paralympics

text: Colombia at the Paralympics Colombia made its Paralympic Games début at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, with competitors taking part in track and field, table tennis and wheelchair basketball. The country has participated in every subsequent edition of the Summer Paralympics, except 1984, but has never entered the Winter Paralympics. Colombians have won a total of twenty three medals at the Paralympic Games: three gold, eight silver and twelve bronze. Pedro Mejía won the country's first medals when he took a gold and a bronze in swimming in 1980. His winning time of 1:27.88 in the final of the

title: Colombia at the Paralympics

text: medals won. Colombia at the Paralympics Colombia made its Paralympic Games début at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, with competitors taking part in track and field, table tennis and wheelchair basketball. The country has participated in every subsequent edition of the Summer Paralympics, except 1984, but has never entered the Winter Paralympics. Colombians have won a total of twenty three medals at the Paralympic Games: three gold, eight silver and twelve bronze. Pedro Mejía won the country's first medals when he took a gold and a bronze in swimming in 1980. His winning time of 1:27.88 in the final

title: Gran Colombia

text: Gran Colombia was dissolved in 1831 due to the political differences that existed between supporters of federalism and centralism, as well as regional tensions among the peoples that made up the republic. It broke into the successor states of Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela; Panama was separated from Colombia in 1903. Since Gran Colombia's territory corresponded more or less to the original jurisdiction of the former Viceroyalty of New Granada, it also claimed the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua, the Mosquito Coast. The official name of the country at the time was the Republic of Colombia. Historians have adopted the term "Gran

title: Colombia Masters

text: Colombia Masters The Club Colombia Masters was a golf tournament co-sanctioned by the European Challenge Tour and the Tour de las Américas and was first played in 2007. The event was held at the Country Club de Bogotá, in Bogotá, Colombia. The tournament was organized by the Corporacion Internacional de Golf, managed by German Calle Jr. and Jorge Muñoz. This was the first golf tournament ever to be sanctioned by the European Challenge Tour in Colombia. In 2010 it was replaced on the schedule by the Copa Antioquia, held in Medellín. The first tournament was won by Edoardo Molinari from

title: Plan Colombia

text: accordance with the new peace agreement, and show little indication of doing so. Policymakers in both countries consider Plan Colombia to be a foreign policy success for the U.S. The Colombian government credits Plan Colombia with transforming the country given Colombia's fragility at the turn of the 21st century. The original version of Plan Colombia was officially unveiled by President Andrés Pastrana in 1999. Pastrana had first proposed the idea of a possible "Marshall Plan for Colombia" during a speech at Bogotá's Tequendama Hotel on June 8, 1998, nearly a week after the first round of that year's presidential elections.

title: Gran Colombia

text: at Angostura) became a new country, the Republic of New Granada. In 1858, New Granada was replaced by the Granadine Confederation. Later in 1863, the Granadine Confederation changed its name officially to the United States of Colombia, and in 1886, adopted its present-day name: the Republic of Colombia. Panama, which voluntarily became part of Gran Colombia in 1821, remained a department of the Republic of Colombia until 1903, when in great part as a consequence of the Thousand Days War of 1899–1902, it became independent under intense American pressure. The United States wanted territorial rights in the future Panama Canal

title: Colombia national football team

text: Colombia national football team The Colombia national football team () represents Colombia in international football competitions and is overseen by the Colombian Football Federation. It is a member of the CONMEBOL and is currently ranked 12th in the FIFA World Rankings. The team are nicknamed "Los Cafeteros" due to the coffee production in their country. Since the mid-1980s, the national team has been a symbol fighting the country's negative reputation. This has made the sport popular and made the national team a sign of nationalism, pride and passion for many Colombians worldwide. Colombia is known for having a passionate fan