Is Colombia a country? What's his background?

Independence Day: July 20th (18 10).

National Day: July 20th.

National Flower: Chlorophytum in Winter-(Orchidaceae)

National flag: rectangular, with an aspect ratio of about 3: 2. From top to bottom, it consists of three parallel horizontal rectangles: yellow, blue and red. The yellow part accounts for half of the flag surface, blue and red each account for 1/4 of the flag surface, and yellow symbolizes golden sunshine, grain and rich natural resources. Blue represents blue sky, ocean and river; Red symbolizes the blood shed by patriots for national independence and national liberation.

National emblem: the central pattern is the coat of arms. In the middle of the shield is a "hat of freedom", which symbolizes freedom and liberation. On the upper part of the shield are two horns symbolizing fertility, and in the middle is a pomegranate, the national emblem of Colombia. Colombia was once called "New Republic of Granada", which means "pomegranate" in Spanish. The pattern on the lower part of the shield depicts Colombia's geographical position, bordering the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Caribbean Sea in the north. Above the coat of arms is an American vulture with laurel leaves in its mouth, which symbolizes the independence and glory of the country; The ribbon under the talon, written in Spanish, means "freedom and order", which means freedom under order. Two national flags are hung on each side of the coat of arms.

State dignitaries: President Alvaro Uribe Vélez, who took office in August 2002.

Physical geography: 1 14 1748 square kilometers (excluding islands and overseas territories). It is located in the northwest of South America, bordering Venezuela and Brazil in the east, Ecuador and Peru in the south, Panama in the northwest corner, the Caribbean in the north and the Pacific Ocean in the west. It is located in the northwest of South America, bordering Venezuela and Brazil in the east, Ecuador and Peru in the south, Panama in the northwest corner, the Caribbean in the north and the Pacific Ocean in the west. In addition to the coastal plain, the west is a plateau composed of three parallel Cordillera mountains in the west, middle and east. The mountainous area is vast, with a series of volcanic cones in the south and alluvial plains in the lower reaches of magdalena river in the northwest. There are various waterways and lakes and swamps widely distributed. The eastern part is the alluvial plain in the upper reaches of Amazon River and Orinoco River, accounting for about two-thirds of the total area of the country. The equator crosses the south. The climate in the south and west of the plain is tropical rain forest, and the north gradually turns to tropical grassland and arid grassland. The mountainous area at an altitude of1000-2000m is subtropical, the temperate zone at an altitude of 2000m-3000m, the alpine grassland at an altitude of 3000m-4500m, and the alpine region at an altitude of 4500m or above is covered with snow all year round. Map of Colombia

Population: 42.09 million. Among them, Indo-European mixed blood accounts for 60%, Caucasian accounts for 20%, Black and White mixed blood accounts for 18%, and the rest are Indians and blacks. The annual population growth rate is 1.79%. The official language is Spanish. Most residents believe in Catholicism.

Capital: Bogota, population 6.49 million (200 1). The annual average temperature is 65438 04℃.

Currency: peso >>& gt

Brief history: In ancient times, it was the distribution area of Indians such as Chibucha. /kloc-became a Spanish colony in the 0/536th century and was called New Granada. 1810 declared independence from Spain on July 20th and was suppressed. 18 19 Colombia finally gained independence after the rebel army led by Bolí var, the liberator of South America, won the battle of Boyaca. 1822, together with today's Ecuador and Venezuela, formed the Great Republic of Colombia. 1829 and 1830 after Venezuela and Ecuador withdrew, 183 1 was called the new Republic of Granada. 186 1 changed its name to the Federation of nine provinces in Colombia. 1863 was renamed the United States of Colombia, and 1886 was renamed the Republic of Colombia. 1903, panama province broke away from Colombia and established the Panamanian Republic.

Colombia is famous for its long history of gold mining and exquisite gold products, so it is known as "the country of gold". The capital of Colombia has a unique gold museum in the world, and there is a mysterious lake in the Andes-Golden Lake. Even the largest airport in Bogota is called the Golden Airport.

The Gold Museum is located in a small green forest in the center of Bogota, with a collection of 26,000 Indian gold products. There are all kinds of beautiful decorations in the exhibits, from the golden hairpin worn on the head to the necklace worn around the neck; From the nose ring strung on the nostril to the bracelet worn on the wrist; Everything from square gold pieces hanging in front of the chest and abdomen to ornaments to protect men's lower abdomen. The production and daily necessities in the exhibits include golden sickles, knives, axes, sticks, bells, bowls, cups and plates. Especially "Golden Man" and "Golden Toad" are particularly eye-catching. On a golden raft nearly 20 cm long, there are 1 1 Jin Shanshan Golden Man. The golden toad with different postures shows Indians' reverence for this creature, because toad is the embodiment of wisdom coma in Indian mythology.

Some valuable gold exhibits are displayed in a showroom called "Golden Hall". People walked into the exhibition room in the dark, and suddenly, the lights were bright. Under the strong light, all kinds of gold wares give off dazzling brilliance. Being in it is like entering a golden palace.