Unit 4: Lesson 4

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In this last Unit Lesson, we will explore some Hispanic-speaking cultures through one of the 21 Spanish-speaking countries. For this lesson, you will need speakers or headphones.

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Geography

Colombia is bordered on the northwest by Panama, on the east by Venezuela and Brazil, and the southwest by Peru and Ecuador. Three Andean ranges run north and south through the country's western half. The eastern half is a low, jungle-covered plain, drained by the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers spurs, inhabited chiefly by isolated tropical-forest Indian tribes. The fertile plateau and valley of the eastern range are the most densely populated parts of the country.

Interesting Facts about Colombia

Fact 1: Colombia does not have seasons; because it is near the equator, it has sunlight throughout the year.

Fact 2: The name Colombia is derived from the name Christopher Columbus.

Fact 3: Experts believe 3,000 out of the 14,000 butterflies are found in Colombia.

Fact 4: Colombia produces 60% of the world's most expensive Emeralds.

Fact 5: Colombia is the home country for many famous people, such as Shakira and the renowned writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

Fact 6: Colombia is the only country in South America with access to the Pacific and Caribbean oceans.

Fact 7: In 1975, Colombian women were given the right to vote.

Fact 8: The official currency in Colombia is the Colombian Pesos.

Fact 9: The highest peak in Colombia is the Pico Cristobal Colon, which stands at 5,797 meters.

Fact 10: The official language is Spanish, but there are other 64 Native tongues still in use.