Transcript Republic of Colombia Walker Lambrecht Jack Gagner Government

Republic of Colombia
Walker Lambrecht
Jack Gagner
Government
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Constitutional Republic
Gained Independence from Spain on July 10, 1810
Power divided into Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary
branches
President Juan Manuel Santos Calderon
Vice Angelino Garzon
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History
Santa Marta, the first Spanish
settlement, was founded in 1525
Full independence from Spain
was gained in 1813
Colombia recieved it's name from
the explorer Christopher
Colombus
In 1991 a constitution brought
major reforms to Colombias
political institutions
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Economy, Per. 1
Colombia's economy can be divided into 4 general
periods
The First period ended in 1880
During this time Colombia had no stable exports to
create profit
This played a huge role in Colombia's economy
People and organizations were not able to purchase
goods that were produced in other countries
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Economy, Per. 2
This general period lasted from 1880 to 1930
During these 50 years Colombia exported coffee on a
ridiculous scale
The goal of this mass exportation was to pay for
manufactured goods
Industrialization also started to develop
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Economy, Per. 3
This period lasted from 1930 to 1967
In this time Colombia was industrialized on a major scale
Coffee revenue used to buy intermediate goods, or
material for factories
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Economy, Per. 4
1967 to Present
Up to present day, Colombia is trying to diversify its
exports. Many supplementary goods joined coffee and
refined petroleum as major money makers
All of these changes have led to today's Free Market
Economy, with major ties to the U.S
General Geography
• Located in northwestern South America
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Surrounded by Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, and
Ecuador
4th Largest country in South America
In control of 8 islands: Gargona, Gargonilla, Malpelo,
San Andres, Providencia, San Bernardo, Islas Del
Rosario, Isla Fuerto
Geography within Colombia
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States in Colombia are known as departments
Coasts of Colombia located on the edge of Pacific
Ocean and Caribbean Sea
Area is 440,000 miles squared
Colombia on the World Map
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Colombia Physical Map
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Climate
Colombia is so close to the equator that altitude is the
only factor of climate
The Coastal and Eastern planes are at a low, tropical
climate
The mountains to the north are a nice climate of 65-70
degrees yearly. They are a good place for agriculture
The cold regions, 6,000 to 9,000 feet above sea level,
have an average temperature of 53 degrees.
Climate Map
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Climate Cont.
Anywhere above 9000 feet is at freezing temperature,
making it impossible for agriculture
Snow line begins at 15,000 feet
Northern tip of Colombia is the driest place in the country
Cities in the choco department get as much as 400" of
rain per year
Country Flag
• The Colombian flag
consists of 3 colors:
yellow, Blue, and Red
• The yellow in the flag
stands for all the gold
that has been found in
Colombia
• The blue stands for
the oceans bordering
it
• The red stands for all
the blood spilled by
the people who fought
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Currency
• Colombia uses the Peso for a currency
• 1800 Pesos are worth approximately 1 US
Dollar
• The Peso was adopted in 1837, replacing
the real
• Pesos in banknote form (paper) come in
amounts of 1000, 2000, 5000, 10,000,
20,000, and 50,000
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Cultural Visuals, Las Lajas
Sanctuary
A Minor basilican church built
inside the canyon of the Guáitara
River
Was inspired by a marvelous
event in 1754 when Maria Mueces
and her deaf, mute daughter Rosa
were caught in a storm. Rosa,
who had never spoken before,
called “The mestiza is calling
me...” and pointed to the lightning
illuminated silhouette of the Virgin
Mary, hovering over the laja
The current Church, the 3rd one,
Cultural Visuals, 2
The Holiday of Christmas
•Colombians starts christmas
with El Dia de las velitas (the
day of the candle)
•Celebrates the virgin Mary
•Candles placed wherever
they can be seen
•December 7th is when this
holiday starts
ColombiAN SOCCER
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Sources
• General Geography-- Colombia Book We have
• Climate-- Same as above
• Currency-http://themoneyconverter.com/USD/COP.aspx
and
http://internationalbusiness.wikia.com/wiki/History_of_C
olombian_Peso
• History-http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35754.htm
• Governmenthttp://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35754.htm
• http://e-allmoney.com/banknotes/sam/colombia.html
• http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-
Sources
• http://www.unique-southamerica-travelexperience.com/images/colombia-boy.jpg
• http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bcGn1fMTtI/S8ciyxqZDHI/AAAAAAAAAAs/OMXSIt71sI/s1600/Country-Info-Climate-Map.jpg
• http://www.columbusnavigation.com/pictures/ccport2.jpg
• http://www.intercarto.com/EN/produits_image/image_146
4_BDM_Colombia_GB.gif
• http://www.marketwallpapers.com/wallpapers/28/wallpap
er-147942.jpg
• http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35754.htm#gov
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AdexjjI44wE/TsJxVFnCohI/AAAAAAAAA6U/4Ij216k8h8/s1600/Figure+1+World+Map+Colombia.png
• http://static.guim.co.uk/sysimages/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2011/11/12/132111575271
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• http://www.hispanic-culture-online.com/christmas-incolombia.html#axzz1t9JeoF7K
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