The Slums stand the edge of large cities. The Colombian government estimates 85 percent of the adults can read and write. The government requires children 7-11 have to attend school. Colombia has about 40 universities. City dwellers dress much like Americans.
Most rulal people have few garments.
SOme even wear woolen blankets with a hole in the middle for the head as clothing. Colombians eat much strachy foods. Poor Colombianseat little meat, fresh fruits, or veggies. They drink agua de panela, a beverage consisting of brown sugar and water. Colombia leads in producing coffee, they drink less than Americans.