Colombia

and the Carribean Sea in the north, by Venezuela and Brazil in the east , by Peru and

Ecuador in the south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Colombia is one of the largest

South American countries at 439, 733 sq. miles, or about the size of Texas and California

combined. Colombia is a mainly Spanish speaking, Catholic country, but has a diverse

population. The capital city is Bogota, and the entire country has a population of about

The Colombian people have a very diverse culture. About 58 percent of the

people are of mixed Spanish and Native American ancestry, or mestizo, about 20 percent

are of unmixed European ancestry, and about 14 percent are of mixed black and white

ansetry, or mullatto. The other 8 percent is made up of blacks, Native Americans, and

people of mixed race. Colombia also has the largest Catholic population in the world.

Colombia's 1991 constitution, which replaced a charter dating from 1886, gave

Colombia a highly centralized republican form of government. The constitution is based

on three different branches of government: the executives, represented by the president

. . .

Colombia is one of South Americas most prosperous countries. Later, the United States recognized Panama as an independent

state. Other popular sports include cycle racing, swimming,

volleyball, basketball, and baseball. Marriage ceremonies

follow Catholic tradition and are followed by a reception with dance and music at a

local club, restaurant or home. et; the legislative, which is made up of the senate and the house of

representatives; and the judiciary, which is responsible for the legal admisitration. Another popular pastime, that may seem strange to us, is visiting. Protestant churches also have a number of

schools, but mostly in Bogota. Among

the largest universities are the National University of Colombia, established in 1867 in

Bogota, the University of Cartagena, established in 1827 in Cartagena, the University of

Antioquía, established in 1822 in Medellín, and the University of Narino, established in

1827 in Pasto. As is many Latin countries, attending bullfights is

very popular in Colombia. Some of the popular rythyms are salsa,

merengue and cumbia. Colombia

believed that Paname was theirs, and had no intentions of giving it up. On the

night before a wedding, the groom ususally hires a band to serenade the bride, which is

much different than the American custom of hiring “dancers”. Roman Catholisicism is taught in most schools, and

controlled by the Roman Catholic Church. Some

activites couples participate in are parties, movies, discos, or days at the mall.

Dating begins at the age of 14 or 15 , but urban youth often begin dating earlier.

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