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Colombia

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Capital Bogotá
Dialing code+57
Recognized regional languages 68
Points of interest Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
Official_languagesSpanish
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About Colombia


Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a sovereign state largely situated in the northwest of South America, with territories in Central America. Colombia shares a border to the northwest with Panama, to the east with Venezuela and Brazil and to the south with Ecuador and Peru.

Coronavirus coffee farmers: 'We are definitely afraid of

Coronavirus coffee farmers: 'We are definitely afraid of
May 3,2020 10:28 pm

...Miguel Fajardo, a coffee farmer in Western Colombia, spent trying for the last eight years, rebuilding his family s fortunes after his father went bankrupt...

Colombia: rescue of rare species through the jungle once protected by the war

Colombia: rescue of rare species through the jungle once protected by the war
Apr 25,2020 2:51 am

...the deforestation of the forests by leaps and bounds in Colombia since the peace Treaty of 2016...

Measles resurgence of fear in the midst of coronavirus

Measles resurgence of fear in the midst of coronavirus
Apr 18,2020 11:14 pm

... And in 24 countries, including several outbreaks already dealing with a large measles, have decided to delay, because of the Corona Virus pandemic: • Bangladesh • Brazil • Bolivia • Cambodia • Chad • Chile • Colombia • Djibouti • Dominican Republic • democratic Republic of the Congo • Ethiopia • Honduras • Kazakhstan • Kyrgyzstan • Lebanon • Maldives • Mexico • Nepal • Nigeria • Paraguay • Somalia • South Sudan • Ukraine • Uzbekistan But Unicef says, more can face disorders...

In pictures: Eurostar celebrates 25 years of service

In pictures: Eurostar celebrates 25 years of service
Feb 16,2020 8:15 am

... In June 1998, Prince Charles and his son, Prince Harry, travelled on the Eurostar to Paris for the World Cup football match between England and Colombia...

The 'gravity-bikers' lives in danger for thrills in Colombia

The 'gravity-bikers' lives in danger for thrills in Colombia
Feb 16,2020 5:37 am

... An even more extreme version has become popular among the young women in poor parts of the city of Medellín, Colombia, who risk their lives on the mountain city of dizzying highways, usually without helmets or protective clothing...

French cyclists hit again by curse of Tour de France

French cyclists hit again by curse of Tour de France
Feb 16,2020 3:42 am

... Colombian Egan Bernal (R) won the Tour Just as Yannick Noah will be for eternity the last French tennis player to win the men s championship at Roland Garros, so it has been decreed that in the Tour, the French have run their race...

Venezuela crisis: Maduro to close border with Brazil

Venezuela crisis: Maduro to close border with Brazil
Feb 16,2020 3:14 am

... The embattled leader said he could also shut the key border with Colombia to stop the opposition bringing in relief...

Venezuela crisis: Why US sanctions will hurt

Venezuela crisis: Why US sanctions will hurt
Feb 16,2020 2:39 am

... With Mr Guaidó leading the charge with protests in Venezuela and a wide range of international support - which includes the European Union and regional players like Brazil, Argentina and Colombia - Washington hopes it won t be long before it achieves its goals...

The 'gravity-bikers' lives in danger for thrills in Colombia

Feb 16,2020 2:39 am

"Gravity Biking" is a popular Extreme Sport in the United States , with riding specially adapted push bikes down steep streets.

An even more extreme version has become popular among the young women in poor parts of the city of Medellín, Colombia , who risk their lives on the Mountain City of dizzying highways, usually without helmets or protective clothing.

Marlon has lost Two Friends to crash, and recently almost died himself. He stands before a dilemma: whether or not to continue to a passion, which he knows could kill him.

" Video journalist: Megan Janetsky. Manufacturer: Eleanor Layhe, Simon Maybin and Jorge Caraballo.



Source of news: bbc.com

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