Under current UK laws, drugs are only illegal if they are specifically banned. The term “legal high” refers to a non-banned substance thought to have effects similar to those of illegal drugs like cocaine or cannabis. What drug is legal in England? These include: amphetamine (not methamphetamine), barbiturates, codeine, ketamine, […]
Cali poverty rate Cali’s poverty rate have been slightly on the increase since 2016, but continue to be considerably lower than Colombia’s national average. Is Cali Colombia a poor city? Cali has long been a relatively prosperous city, although its economy has been much affected by the economic downturn which […]
Reconsider travel due to crime and kidnapping. Both violent and non-violent crime are common throughout Mexico state. Use caution in areas outside of the frequented tourist areas, although petty crime occurs frequently in tourist areas as well. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping. Is Mexico a dangerous […]
Specifically, it reported that the Afro-Colombian population accounted for 6.68 percent of the national population; the Amerindian population, for 4.31 percent; and the others like Romani for 0.06 percent The 2018 census reported that the “non-ethnic population”, consisting of whites and mestizos, constituted 87 What percentage of Colombia is black? […]
On 24 November 2021, Colombia commemorated the fifth anniversary of the 2016 Peace Agreement between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), which officially ended a decades-long conflict. Is the Colombian war over? On 23 June 2016, the Colombian government and the FARC rebels signed a historic […]
Economic growth reached 3.1% during 2000 and inflation 9.0%. Inflation by 2021 has stabilized at 3.30%. Colombia’s international reserves remained stable at around $8.35 billion in the year 2000 growing to $58.57 billion by 2021, and Colombia has successfully remained in international capital markets. Is Colombia a good economy? Colombia’s […]
Most German Colombians live in Bogotá, Santander Department, Atlantico Department, Magdalena Department and Antioquia Department. Germans have been immigrating to Colombia since at least 17th century. During World War II, thousands of Germans fled to Colombia. How many Germans are in Colombia? Numbers of people by nationality in Colombia based […]
It is the fifth largest country in Latin America and home to the world’s second largest population of Spanish-speaking people. Colombia is a land of extremes. Through its center run the towering, snow-covered volcanoes and mountains of the Andes. Tropical beaches line the north and west. What is Colombia is […]
The Colombian perception of time is quite relaxed; in general, they are not very punctual. “Hora Tipica” – Colombian time – means that the person will arrive 20 or 30 minutes late. This also goes for deadlines. How is time perceived in Colombia? Colombians are generally punctual when it comes […]
Colombia has topped the rankings for the World’s Happiest Country several times in the last few years. Most recently, they were declared the planet’s most contented citizens in 2016. In the last survey conducted in 2017, Colombia narrowly missed out on a first place to the Fijians. Are Colombians the […]
According to the Global Innovation Index published every year by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Colombia advanced four positions between the years 2016 and 2017, from 67 to 63. Does Colombia have technology? The technology sector is one of the fastest growing in the country and, in the future, […]
Colombia has an enviable calendar of 18 public holidays per year. Twelve are religious based celebrations, the rest are civic holidays. Colombia has an enviable calendar of 18 public holidays per year. Twelve of these are religious based celebrations, such as Easter, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Christmas Day. How […]
Family life is extremely important in Colombian culture (as it is in many Latin American cultures due to the influence of the Catholic religion). For most Colombians, family is the basic element of community and social order. Families are very close, and they stay close. Why family ties are strong […]
A divorce must always be processed through a court and requires a court sentence (sentencia judicial) to be effective. A contentious divorce can last as long as it takes to reach a definitive judicial decision; however, generally, such a divorce can take between two and four years to conclude. Is […]
The Colombia marriage visa is a migrant visa. It is intended for foreigners who are married to a Colombian man or a woman or those who already have a Colombian spouse or permanent partner. What happens if I marry a Colombian? The U.S. citizen must start this process. To do […]