People and the Way of Life People and the Way of Life People and the Way of Life Colombia speaks mostly Spanish. The Colombian Indians have largely died out.
City dwellers live better in Colombia than country people.
The cities have most of the nation's schools, medical-facilities, and cultural activities. Most of Colombia's small upper class are descended from the countries Spanish settlers. Middle-class include the business people. The Slums stand the edge of large cities. The Colombian government estimates 85 percent of the adults can read and write.