The annual report ranked Afghanistan as last among 149 countries surveyed, with a happiness rate of just 2.5. Lebanon was the world’s second saddest country. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan is the unhappiest country in the world — even before the Taliban swept to power last August. Which is the […]
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 […]
Afghanistan is the unhappiest country in the world – even before the Taliban swept to power last August. That’s according to a so-called World Happiness report released ahead of the U.N.-designated International Day of Happiness on Sunday. What is a saddest country in the world? The annual report ranked Afghanistan […]
Polite. Colombians are extremely polite by nature, some regions more than others. “Please,” “thank you,” and “you’re welcome” are words you’ll definitely want to use frequently here and they are also words you’ll hear quite frequently in many different ways. Are people nice in Colombia? This is not the first […]
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 […]
Ethnic Diversity Race Percentage White 65.1% Asian 17.2% Hispanic/Latino 4.7% Black/African American 4.2% What percent of Colombia is white? Distribution and ethnic background While most sources estimate Whites to be 20% of country’s population, the Federal Research Division (using data from 2005 Census) puts that percentage at 37%. According to […]
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 […]
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? […]
Colombia’s ethnic and cultural diversity is due to its geographic location at the doorway of South America, a place of strategic passage connecting the North and the South of the continent, as well as a historically important point of arrival for Spaniards and Africans coming to the Americas. Is Colombia […]
Colombia is the second happiest country in the world, surpassed only by the Fiji islands, according to an annual survey conducted by Gallup, WIN and the Consulting Center. The world’s top five happiest countries also include the Philippines, Mexico and Vietnam. Why are Colombian people so happy? Despite the country’s […]
In fact, Colombia as a whole isn’t as cheap a place as many travellers believe. However, with a budget of $50 there’s plenty that you can do in Bogotá and still feel that you’ve made the most of the city. How much is $50 US Colombia? Compare prices for sending […]
Uber is generally known for being a safe way to travel in Medellín and other cities in Colombia. You can see the license plate number of the vehicle before you take the ride. Also, you can see a photo of the driver in the Uber mobile app. Are Ubers safe […]
In contrast, the DANE’s 2018 survey on quality of life reports that there were around 4.7 million individuals who identified themselves as Black, Afro-Colombian, Raizal and Palenquera, accounting for approximately 9.34 percent of the Colombian population (Colombia 6 Nov. 2019, 29). How much of Colombia is black? Colombia has the […]
Is it Safe to Visit Colombia with Kids? Colombia is much safer than it was a few years ago. While we don’t recommend setting off into unfamiliar areas, we have felt quite safe traveling around Colombia, including the Laurales and El Poblado neighborhoods of Medellín. Is Colombia safe to travel […]
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 […]