domingo, 9 de agosto de 2009

sábado, 8 de agosto de 2009

COLOMBIA


In a place split between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean you will find one of the jewels of South America. Colombia is a land of enchanting rainforests, spectacular mountains, a producer of extraordinary emeralds, and of course smooth rich coffee. Inhabitants ~ 44.050.000, Area of Colombia: 1.141.748 km² (440.831 square miles) , Currency Peso colombiano (COP), Spoken languages: Spanish, Borders with Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Venezuela, Capital: Bogotá, Typical products: Coffee. BOGOTÁ, the fourth largest city in South America, with seven million residents, is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, world-class museums and a charming colonial quarter. It is the country's capital and intellectual hub, an enlightened, pedestrian-friendly city with 75 miles of urban arteries turned over to cyclists and walkers every Sunday. And to top it off, the weather is temperate, with highs in the 60's year round. In other words, Bogotá is a great place to visit.