Ten fun 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 that 3000 out of the 14000 spices of 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 famous writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
Fact 6:
Colombia is the only country in South America that has access to both the Pacific and Caribbean ocean.
Fact 7:
In 1975, Colombian women were given the right to vote.
Fact 8:
The official currency in Colombia is the Columbian Pesos.
Fact 9:
The highest peak in Colombia is the Pico Cristobal Colon at 5797 meters.
Fact 10:
The official language is Spanish, but there is other 64 Native tongues still in use.
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