1. Fact 1
Colombia does not have
seasons; because it is near
the equator, it has sunlight
throughout the year.

2. Fact 2
The name Colombia is derived from
the name Christopher Columbus.

3. Fact 3
Experts believe that 3000 out of the
14000 spices of butterflies are found
in Colombia.

4. Fact 4
Colombia produces 60%
of the world's most
expensive Emeralds.

5. Fact 5
Colombia is the home country for many famous
people such as Shakira and the famous writer
Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

6. Fact 6
Colombia is the only
country in South America
that has access to both the
Pacific and Caribbean
ocean.

7. Fact 7
In 1975, Colombian
women were given the
right to vote.

8. Fact 8
The official currency in Colombia is the
Columbian Pesos.

9. Fact 9
The highest peak in Colombia is the
Pico Cristobal Colon at 5797 meters.

10. Fact 10
The official language is Spanish, but there is other
64 Native tongues still in use.