Did you know that in 2016, Colombia was named the happiest place in the world? Contrary to what some people believe, Colombia has overcome its past and continues to bring many things to the table. For example, it is one of the world’s top producers of coffee, emeralds, coal, and cut flowers. The geography of Colombia has many aspects that contribute to its prosperity and growth as a country that include its location, climate, vegetation, religions, ethnic groups, governmental structure, national symbols, and natural resources. Colombia is located in the northern part of South America. It is bordered by 2 oceans (the Atlantic and the Pacific) and 5 countries Panamá, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil. In Colombia, there are five regions
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The Coat of Arms also has the national flag, the motto “Libertad y Orden”, and at the very top, the endangered species and the national bird, the Andean Condor. The national flower is called “Cattleya Trianae” which are beautiful orchids that locals use to decorate and these orchids are also popular in flower festivals such as La Feria De Las Flores. This flower was chosen because sometimes it can grow into the colors of the national flag. Wax Palm Trees are the world’s tallest palm tree and are also plentiful in the hilly farm areas of Colombia. These trees usually live to more than 100 years. In Colombia a particular hat became so popular amongst the people that it became the National Hat. The “Sombrero Vueltiao” were created by an indigenous group, the Zenu, that used a cane called ’cana flecha’ to make the hats. Their hats spread across the country and became typical in the daily outfits of Colombians. One of the largest emeralds in the world was mined in Colombia called the Gachala Emerald. Emeralds, the national jewel of Colombia, are enjoyed by numerous around the world. Colombia occupies 60% of the world’s emerald market making it a top producer of the green beauties. Lastly, what is widely known to be the best coffee in the world is also the national drink of Colombia. From locals to foreigners, countless people revel in the heavenly coffee made in this country. UNESCO made Colombians coffee region a world heritage site in
The Coat of Arms also has the national flag, the motto “Libertad y Orden”, and at the very top, the endangered species and the national bird, the Andean Condor. The national flower is called “Cattleya Trianae” which are beautiful orchids that locals use to decorate and these orchids are also popular in flower festivals such as La Feria De Las Flores. This flower was chosen because sometimes it can grow into the colors of the national flag. Wax Palm Trees are the world’s tallest palm tree and are also plentiful in the hilly farm areas of Colombia. These trees usually live to more than 100 years. In Colombia a particular hat became so popular amongst the people that it became the National Hat. The “Sombrero Vueltiao” were created by an indigenous group, the Zenu, that used a cane called ’cana flecha’ to make the hats. Their hats spread across the country and became typical in the daily outfits of Colombians. One of the largest emeralds in the world was mined in Colombia called the Gachala Emerald. Emeralds, the national jewel of Colombia, are enjoyed by numerous around the world. Colombia occupies 60% of the world’s emerald market making it a top producer of the green beauties. Lastly, what is widely known to be the best coffee in the world is also the national drink of Colombia. From locals to foreigners, countless people revel in the heavenly coffee made in this country. UNESCO made Colombians coffee region a world heritage site in