C3: Culture

What is the population of Colombia?

47 million

What is the area of Colombia?

1.1 mil km²

How does the Colombia’s size compare to Texas

It is twice the size of Texas

What is the capital of Colombia?

Sante Fe de Bogotá

What is the population of Bogotá?

9.7 million

Name four major cities of Colombia

Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena

What is the currency of Colombia?

Colombian peso

What languages are spoken in Colombia?

Spanish, Chibcha, Guajiro, and 90+ indigenous languages

Where is Tayrona National Natural Park located?

Northern Colombia

How many species live in Tayrona Park?

100 species of mammals, 300 species of birds, 50 species of reptiles

What is the Barefoot Foundation?

Shakira’s charity for children’s education, nutrition, and health

When was Barefoot Foundation founded?

1997

How many schools does Barefoot Foundation operate?

6

What is the Mi Sangre Foundation

Juanes’s charity for landmine victims started in 2006

Who is Colombia’s most recognized artist?

Botero

Where is Botero from?

Medellín

What is the national rhythm of Colombia?

Cumbia

What music influences make up cumbia?

Spanish and African music

Which two styles joined in the 19th century to influence Colombian music?

Vallenato and porro