COLOMBIA: GEOGRAPHY AND PEOPLE

Colombia was named after _____________ although he never went there

T or F

Colombia is nearer to the United States than any other South American country.
True False

Colombia is important because of its ________, its _________, and its __________ as a world neighbor to the United States.

Giving information or news, usually by speaking or writing.

To come up, to rise out, to come forth.

To make able; to give ability.

To inspire with confidence; to give hope.

A type of seaplane.

Coming and going of persons or vehicles.

A seller; a peddler.

The three mountain ranges in the western part of Colombia are part of the _________ that runs north to south along the western edge of South America.

The mountains in the _________ are covered in snow year-round.

________, Colombia's capital and largest city, is located in central Colombia in one of the basins.

One of the principal rivers in Colombia is the _______.

The Cauca actually is a branch of the ________. However, the two do not join until a few miles before the Magdalena empties into the ________.

The Magdalena-Cauca has almost all of the inland commercial water ______

The Amazon River on the very _______ corner

Putumoya River is on the _______ border of Colombia

the Orinoco River, which forms part of the boundary between _______ and _______

T or F

Countries located near the equator do not have many changes in seasons and weather.
True False

The equator crosses Colombia in the _____ part of the country

Temperatures in Colombia vary depending on the location's ______.

The mountains are an important geographic feature in which part of Columbia

What is an important geographic feature in Southeastern Columbia?

Which river has the most commercial traffic?

The plains and coastal lands are_____ (temperature)

Where do migratory birds come from in Columbia in the winter?

Three minerals found in Columbia that are used for jewelry are:

emeralds

jade

platinum

silver

iron

gold

At which elevation are sheep raised?

Many people live in valleys in the  ______ between the mountains.

What is the official language of Columbia

How do the Carib Indians make a living in Columbia

What is the typical clothing of Columia

Who are the mesitizos in Colombia

One of the more unusual animals in Columbia is the ____

_________ live in the river along with crocodiles

Ancient Indians used _____ and _____ waxes much as modern sculptors do to make gold sculptures.

The _____, who live near ______ are miners and makers of useful items

The ________ and ______ have always been weavers

The ________ are of Indian and Spanish decent

The most powerful people in Columbia are _______

Non-Creole citizens are the ______ & ______