Land of quirks and extremes – This is COLOMBIA!

Land of quirks and extremes – This is COLOMBIA!

Pablo Escobar…most people will have heard about  Colombia because of him and the Narcos Netflix   series they made about his life. But Colombia  is SOOOO much more than this! There are many   Colombia facts a lot more interesting than Pablo  Escobar. Whilst the snow industry brought Colombia  

To a standstill in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s  making it a no-go area, it has since undergone   a HUGE transformation. It is now one of the  safest places to visit in South America. Let’s   speak about all the facts you should know to get a  better understanding of the country. Are you ready  

To embark on a journey to the mysterious paradise  of South America, a land enchanted by its natural   wonders, vibrant culture, and streets steeped  in history? Yes, today, we are delving into the   captivating world of Colombia! Nestled on the  northwest coast of South America, bathed by the  

Azure waters of the Caribbean, lies a paradise  cloaked in lush greenery — this is Colombia! Are   you ready to take our first step? Colombia’s  beauty isn’t confined to its geography alone.   It’s embedded in the warmth of its people and the  richness of its cultures. This country offers a  

Colorful mosaic born from hundreds of years of  history and the amalgamation of diverse ethnic   groups. But this is just the beginning! Join us to  delve deeper into Colombia and unveil its secrets.   With its vibrant streets, breathtaking nature,  and sincere people, Colombia is waiting to be  

Discovered. Are you ready? 1. Colombia is a vast  country If you have an idea to explore Colombia,   don’t think that you will be able to visit  every corner of Colombia in one month. The   surface of the country is equivalent to the sum  of France + Spain + Portugal. Also, even though  

The trunk roads are acceptable, you will have to  be patient if you plan to travel off the beaten   path. Fortunately, internal flights are cheap,  especially if you book them in advance. 2. Amazon   rainforest One-third of Colombia is covered with  the Amazon rainforest. The Amazon is the world’s  

Largest rainforest, and you can visit year-round,  either hike in the area or take a boat. Almost   one million Indians live in the Amazon region  comprising these countries: Brazil, Suriname,   Guyana, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, and  Ecuador. The 400 different tribes have their own  

Language, culture, and territory. 3. The happiest  place in the world Colombia has been for many   years one of the happiest countries in the world  people filled out a survey based on their feeling   of being happy or unhappy happy and it turned out  that more than 85% of Colombians feel happy 4.  

Colombia’s national parks are impressive Colombia  has 60 National Parks, covering over 10% of its   land. Tayrona National Park stands out as the most  popular destination for both locals and travelers,   offering a unique blend of stunning white-sand  beaches against the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada  

Mountain range. These national parks offer an  infinite variety of landscapes, rivaling even   the United States in terms of protected areas.  There are also glaciers such as Los Nevados,   high-altitude lakes like Sierra Nevada  del Cocuy, and even some of the oldest  

Rock paintings on Earth found in Chiribiquete.  5. Colombia Has Coastlines on Two Seas In a   remarkable geographical feature, Colombia stands  out as the sole country in South America, blessed   with coastlines bordering both the Pacific Ocean  and the Caribbean Sea. Colombia’s dual coastal  

Regions offer an abundance of natural wonders. On  one side, the Pacific Ocean showcases its majestic   power, with rugged landscapes and pristine beaches  captivating visitors. On the other side, the   Caribbean Sea enchants with its turquoise waters  and picturesque tropical settings, drawing in  

Tourists from far and wide. 6. Dancing is Major in  Colombia Aside from hosting large salsa festival,   Colombia has gained international recognition  for its exceptional dancing skills. Many believe   that Colombians possess an innate talent and are  born dancers. In Colombia, the joy of dancing is  

Deeply ingrained in the culture. With salsa clubs  adorning every street corner, music plays a vital   role in the daily lives of Colombians. It comes as  no surprise, then, that the largest annual salsa   event in the world takes place right here. Welcome  to the World Salsa Festival in Cali, Colombia,  

Attracting a staggering 44,000 participants over  four unforgettable days. 7. Wax palm, a symbol of   Colombia Wax palm is a national tree and symbol  of Colombia. The Colombian government set up Los   Nevados National Natural Park where Cocora Valley  is a part. You can go hiking in Cocora Valley,  

The protected forest reserve, and be surrounded by  45-meter tall wax palms, the tallest palm trees on   the planet. 8. Second most holiday days Looking  for a place to work? Go to Colombia. Colombians   have the second most Bank Holidays globally, which  are usually celebrated on Mondays. Who knows,  

Maybe long weekends and balanced work and personal  life is the secret to the happiest nation in the   world. 9. President awarded a Nobel Prize Past  Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos was awarded   the Nobel Peace Prize for signing a deal with  Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia in 2016.  

This deal will help to end a 50-year guerrilla  war in Colombia. Colombian Congress approved the   agreement despite more than half of Colombians  voting against it. 10.Medellin City Center   Medellin city center is a really strange place and  not the best place for kids. Street vendors sell  

Porn DVDs right on the streets, and prostitutes  offer their services right next to the church’s   entrances. At least redemption is right next door.  11.One of the Highest Capital Cities One of the   most interesting facts about Colombia is that  Bogota is the fourth highest capital globally  

(the first is La Paz in Bolivia at 3,869 m). It  lies at an elevation of 2,640 meters above sea   level. Within cities bigger than 3 million people,  it is the highest. Half of the world’s population   lives below 200 meters of elevation. 12.Emerald  production Colombia is by far the biggest producer  

Of emeralds. Emerald belongs to the most precious  gemstones, and it’s estimated that every second   emerald on the planet comes from Colombia. Emerald  trade was a big contributor to civil problems that   ended in 2016 with a peace deal between the  government and Revolutionary Armed Forces of  

Colombia. 13.Bandeja Paisa The most famous food in  Colombia is bandeja paisa, a mix of ground beef,   fried pork, avocado, rice, beans, plantain, fried  egg, arepas, and sausage. It’s a very filling meal   you can find in any Colombian restaurant. 14.Named  after Christopher Columbus Colombia is named after  

The Italian explorer Christopher Columbus.  The country has undergone many name changes,   including the Republic of New Granada. Since  1886, the official name has been the Republic of   Colombia. This is, for me, the most interesting  fact about Colombia. 15.National sport The  

National sport of Colombia is Tejo, throwing metal  disks into pits covered with gunpowder and then   exploding. While this is mostly alcohol friendly  game, Colombia’s most popular sport is football.   16.Biggest cocaine producer Colombia is the  world’s biggest cocaine producer. For a long time,  

It ranks within the first 3 places, followed  by Peru and Bolivia. The Colombian government   can confiscate about 80% of the cocaine every  year. Around 100 tons make it to the market.   Colombia’s drug trade is worth US$10 billion.  That’s one-quarter as much as the country’s  

Legal exports. 17.Only two seasons Colombia is a  tropical country passing the equator on the south,   so there aren’t four seasons. Temperatures are  stable throughout the year, and the only thing   that changes is a rainy season with a dry season.  Some parts of Colombia have the same weather all  

Year round, such as Medellin. It’s called  “The City of the Eternal Spring”. 18.Massive   biodiversity Colombia belongs to a group of 17  megadiverse countries. These countries have more   than 5,000 biological species. It has one of the  highest numbers of species by area in the world,  

Including butterflies, amphibian species and  has more bird species than Europe and North   America combined. 19.Women are bosses There are  only three countries where it is more likely to   have a female boss instead of a man. In Colombia,  53% of bosses are women. Only one country has a  

More women bosses ratio – Jamaica, where 59 out  of 100 bosses are women. 20.Diverse country The   ethnically diverse Colombia is a mix of indigenous  descendants, Spanish, people from Africa, Europe,   and the Middle East. There’s no one skin colour  dominant in Colombia, and often you can’t tell  

If the person is Colombian or a visitor.  21.Greatest Colombian who ever lived Gabriel   Garcia Marquez wrote the most-sold novel in  the Spanish language and won a Nobel Prize   for literature. He was a great friend of Fidel  Castro. Marquez was described as “the greatest  

Colombian who ever lived” at his funeral. 22.More  Spanish speaking ratio than in Spain In Colombia,   99.2% of people speak Spanish compared to  Spain, where 99% speak Spanish. Colombia   is a country that has the second biggest ratio  of Spanish-speaking people right after Mexico.  

23.Fruits Colombia has more than 400 fruit.  They grow pineapple, banana, avocado, lime,   and mango from well-known fruit. Colombia’s most  exotic fruits are lulo, passion fruit, zapote,   dragon fruit, borojo, curuba, gulupa, and golden  berry. 24.A coffee region named a heritage site  

Colombia is the biggest producer of Arabica coffee  beans in the world. Counting all types of coffee,   the country is the third biggest producer.  Coffee plants require high altitudes, warm   but not sunny weather to grow the best harvest.  UNESCO rewarded the Colombian coffee cultural  

Landscape as Heritage Site. 25.National drink  The national drink of Colombia is Aguardiente,   translated to burning water. It’s a liquor made  of sugarcane with anise flavour, and you drink   it from a shot glass, just like you would vodka.  26.One of the biggest Patriots Colombians are one  

Of the biggest patriots; television and radio  have to play the National anthem at 6 am and 6   pm every day. Maybe the government doesn’t want  people to forget the lyrics. 27.Ruins older than   Machu Piccu Ciudad Perdida, or Lost City, is  an ancient city built of mountainside terraces  

In the Sierra Nevada mountains. Archaeologists  believe the city was founded 650 years earlier   than Machu Picchu in Peru. This truly is one of  the most interesting facts about Colombia – Machu   Picchu is better known but younger than Ciudad  Perdida. Tourist agencies now offer a Lost City  

Jungle trek which usually takes 4-6 days,  passes indigenous villages, and covers 70   km. 28.Transformation in progress Former murder  capital of the world, Medellin lost its title,   which now belongs to Celaya in Mexico. Medellin  gained the title “thanks” to Pablo Escobar’s drug  

Wars and transformed into a great city that  welcomes visitors. Medellin was declared the   World’s Most Innovative City in 2012. 29.The most  famous Colombian Talking about famous Colombians,   the current most famous person from Colombia is  probably Shakira. She is one of the most popular  

Singers in the world, born in Barranquilla.  30.Drug deaths In the USA, almost half a   million people die every year from smoking  American tobacco. Cocaine, mainly from Colombia,   kills roughly 15,000 people. Was the War on Drugs  led in the right countries, for the right cause,  

Or should the USA rather ban tobacco instead?  Colombia is a country that captivates every   moment with its deep historical imprints and  unique cultural touches. With its colorful past,   the vibrant energy of modern life, and the  breathtaking natural beauty, Colombia is a land  

That weaves a saga dancing with history, a melody  capturing your heart through its street music,   and a dream liberating your soul in its tropical  paradises. Colombia is not just a country;   it’s an adventure. We are concluding the video  where we discussed 30 facts about Colombia,  

Delving into its history, culture, nature,  and people. Thank you for joining us on this   extraordinary journey. If you like this video  please like and subscribe. Thanks for watching.

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