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Photo: Pedro Szekely from Los Angeles, USA, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.How much do you know about Colombia? Test your knowledge on its stunning geography, rich history, vibrant culture, and unique traditions!
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The arepa is a fundamental part of Colombian cuisine, enjoyed across all regions with local variations. It can be grilled, baked, or fried, and is often stuffed with cheese, meats, or eggs, making it a versatile national favorite.
Photo: Steven Depolo from Grand Rapids, MI, USA, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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Colombia is unique in South America for having coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea (part of the Atlantic Ocean). This geographic feature gives the country an incredibly diverse range of marine ecosystems, beautiful beaches, and important port cities.
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The Battle of Boyacá took place on August 7, 1819, and resulted in a decisive victory for the patriot army led by Simón Bolívar and Francisco de Paula Santander. This triumph directly paved the way for the liberation of Bogotá and the creation of Gran Colombia.
Photo: Martin Tovar y Tovar, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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The Cattleya trianae, also known as the "May flower," is an exquisite orchid endemic to Colombia. It was selected as the national flower because its lip displays the yellow, blue, and red colors of the Colombian flag.
Photo: Arne Larsen (?), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Gabriel García Márquez set his masterpiece in the mythical town of Macondo, which was heavily inspired by his own childhood hometown of Aracataca. The town has become a global symbol for magical realism, where the extraordinary is treated as everyday life.
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Lake Guatavita was a sacred site for the indigenous Muisca people. During initiation ceremonies, the new chief would cover himself in gold dust and dive into the lake while offerings of gold and emeralds were thrown into the water, sparking the legend of El Dorado.
Photo: Masanalv, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.
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Often called the "River of Five Colors," Caño Cristales gets its brilliant hues from an endemic aquatic plant called Macarenia clavigera. During the transition between the wet and dry seasons, these plants turn a striking shade of red, mixed with yellow sand and green moss.
Photo: Astromario, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The Las Lajas Sanctuary is a stunning Gothic-style church built right inside the canyon of the Guáitara River in southern Colombia, close to the border with Ecuador. It rises about 100 metres from the bottom of the canyon and is joined to the other side by a 50-metre-high stone bridge.
Photo: Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Tejo is a popular Colombian sport where players throw a heavy metal puck (the tejo) at a clay-filled board. The goal is to hit small, triangular paper pockets filled with gunpowder (mechas) to create a loud, satisfying explosion upon impact.
Photo: Neil Taylor, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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Fernando Botero created a world-famous style known as "Boterismo," characterized by depicting people, animals, and objects in bloated, oversized proportions. His whimsical yet politically expressive sculptures can be found in major cities worldwide.
Photo: Culturespaces, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.
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