The most popular sports in the country are soccer, athletics, baseball, skating, and cycling. Our national sport is “Tejo”, which derived from an indigenous practice called Turmequé. Currently, Colombia has two Olympic gold medals, 6 silver medals and 11 bronze medals. What is the most common sport in Colombia? football […]
As the only top Ivy League business school immersed in the global business hub that is New York City, Columbia Business School offers students unparalleled access to leaders from across industries — in the classroom, throughout the city, and around the globe. What Columbia Business School is known for? 3 […]
A ruana (possibly from Spanish ruana “ragged” or Quechua ruana “textile”) is a poncho-style outer garment native to the Colombian and venezuelan Andes. Why are ponchos important in Colombia? Ruana poncho: An Introduction Loomed into a huge square leaving a slit down the middle, the poncho rests on the wearer’s […]
The working-class coffee is called tinto Your average Colombian makes a distinction between tinto and cafe, which is similar to the difference between canned grocery store coffee and what you’d find in a coffee shop. What do they call coffee in Colombia? In Colombia a black coffee is called tinto. […]
Colombian Breakfast Feast Arepas de Huevo (Corn Cakes Filled with Egg) Huevos Pericos (Scrambled Eggs with Tomato and Onion) Arepas Rellenas de Queso (Corn Cakes filled with Cheese) Calentado (Colombian Breakfast) Changua (Milk and Egg Soup) Tortilla Paisa (Paisa Omelet) Arepa con Quesito (Corn Cake with Fresh Cheese) What is […]
The Colombian national flower is the orchid Cattleya trianae, or the “Christmas orchid”. What is the famous flower in Colombia? orchid Cattleya trianaeThe national flower of Colombia is the orchid Cattleya trianae which was named after the Colombian naturalist José Jerónimo Triana. The orchid was selected by botanist Emilio Robledo, […]
Road travel. Road travel is the main means of transport; 69 percent of cargo is transported by road, as compared with 27 percent by railroad, 3 percent by internal waterways, and 1 percent by air. What is the most common transportation in Colombia? busTravel by bus in Colombia is probably […]
Climate of Colombia. Because of the country’s close proximity to the Equator, its climate is generally tropical and isothermal (without any real change of seasons). Temperatures vary little throughout the year. The only genuinely variable climatic element is the amount of annual precipitation. Is Colombia hot or cold? Colombia is […]
In Latin America however, many countries, including Colombia, celebrate on the day before. Come December 24, Noche Buena, Colombians celebrate Christmas by gathering friends and family into one house for eating, drinking and dancing. Depending on the amount of people gathering, the feast may be done potluck-style. What traditions do […]
Columbia’s symbolic association with a crown dates back to the days of King’s College, when a copper crown was affixed atop the cupola of College Hall, a visible symbol of the College’s royal charter. Why is Columbia University logo a crown? In 1896, the trustees approved the name “Columbia University […]
Popular and Traditional Colombian Foods to Try 1 – Arepas. What is this? 2 – Ajiaco (Potato and Chicken Soup) 3 – Bandeja Paisa. 4 – Cholao. 5 – Lulada (Lulo Drink) 6 – Pan de Bono (Cheese and Yuca Bread) 7 – Obleas (Thin Wafer Sandwich) 8 – Chocolate […]
The people and economy were highly dependent on gold mining in the region. In the 19th century, Colombia was the higher producer of gold in the world. It’s estimated, between 1537 and 1886, the country produced gold worth $639 million. Is Colombia rich in gold? With vast coal, gold and […]
The name Columbia, derived from explorer Christopher Columbus, was used during the American Revolution era as a patriotic reference for the United States (In 1871, the Territory of Columbia officially was renamed District of Columbia.) How did Colombia get its name? Colombia/Christopher Columbus: Colombia is named after Columbus, but not […]
Colombia is nicknamed the “gateway to South America” because it sits in the northwestern part of the continent where South America connects with Central and North America. It is the fifth largest country in Latin America and home to the world’s second largest population of Spanish-speaking people. What is Colombia […]
Patagonia’s mission statement (and reason for being) states “Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis.” Patagonia’s values include transparency, collaboration and improvement. What is Patagonia’s business objective? The goal is to reduce consumption and waste. In addition, the […]