transportation- is similar to that of the U.S , there are cars ,motorcycles.airplanes ans public transportation likes buses , cabs and subways.
kleptocracy-a term applied to a government seen as having a particularly severe and systemic problem with officials or a ruling Transparency International is a non governmental organization that monitors and publicizes corporate and political corruption in international development.The organization defines corruption as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain which eventually hurts everyone who depends on the integrity of people in a position of authority. tax haven-A tax haven is a state, country or territory where, on a national level, certain taxes are levied at a low rate or not at all. It also refers to countries which have a system of financial secrecy in place. The Colombian armed forces consist of: Military Forces:
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-Climate-is characterized for being tropical and has an even amount of temperature as a result of its geographical location near the Equator but has some variations within five natural regions and depending on the altitude, temperature, humidity, winds and rainfall.Colombians pay a lot of attention to appearance and clothing. Dress conservatively and be well groomed.
Shoes are the first thing people notice. Colombians do not wear tennis shoes unless they are playing tennis, jogging, etc.For business, men should wear dark suits, white shirts and ties in the cities. In warmer areas, dress is less formal. Women should wear dresses and suits. Wear comfortable cotton in warmer areas. The weather and way of dressing is different to the U.S due to how the U.S has four different seasons. -Communication- is behind those in other countries but are growing. telephones are being used a lot and usage of mobile phones are increasing by many. television in Colombia is also increasing but is not as much as in other countries. -Culture-The coexistence of the Spanish colonizers, the Native Indians and African slaves gave origin to Colombia's diverse cultural heritage. Many cities in Colombia today bear witness to the influence of Spanish culture. -Currency- the colombian peso -Popular dishes consist of-
-imports and exports- key exports to the United States include oil, coal, nickel, gold, flowers, coffee, bananas, tropical fruits, textiles and clothing. This complementarity has enabled a strong, long-term trade alliance between the two countries: The United States is Colombia's largest trading partner. -Natural resources- colombia's natural resources include Petroleum, Nickel, Gold, Natural Gas, Iron ore, Silver, Coal,platinum, Emeralds. -Religion-Catholicism is still the main religion in Colombia by number of followers, with an estimated of 75% of the national population in Catholicism, from which about 25% are practicing Catholics. 90% of the population identifies themselves as Catholic; 10%, other. -technology-technology in colombia has improved over the years.it has changed colombia in many ways . Education, health, aerospace,military and many other ways. |