Republica de colombia
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Colombia is located in northern South America, bordering several countries, with coastlines on both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. It has a tropical climate and rich natural resources. Prior to Spanish colonization in the 1500s, Colombia was inhabited by indigenous tribes and was later exploited for its gold and other resources. While Colombia has faced political violence and social inequality, its economy has grown in recent decades through foreign investment and free trade agreements. Major cities include Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena, and coastal ports play an important role in international trade, though the drug trade has also impacted Colombia.
Republica de colombia
- 1. REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA IMPORTANCE OF COLOMBIA Alejandro Restrepo Geology 400 05/02/2013
- 3. MAPS OF COLOMBIA COLOMBIA COLOMBIA WITH RELEVANCE TO SPANISH AMERICA
- 4. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY Located in Northern South America Borders Panama, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru, and Brazil Only South American country with coastlines on both the Pacific and Atlantic ocean Area comparative : slightly less than twice the size of Texas Very Tropical climate Rich in natural resources (petroleum, coal, iron, gold, natural gas, emeralds, copper) Tropical climate (equatorial country)
- 5. A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY Prior to Spanish colonization, Colombia was inhabited by local Native Indian tribes 1525 begins Spanish Colonization Exploited for its massive amounts of gold and other natural resources Originally named Vice Royalty of Nueva Granada Later became Gran Colombia (Ecuador, Venezuela, Panama, Colombia) Bogota uprising 20 de Julio, 1810
- 6. SIMON BOLIVAR : THE LIBERATOR 1819 secured Independence for Gran Colombia Slowly, but surely Gran Colombia breaks apart forming individual countries
- 7. EL BOGOTAZO Y LA VIOLENCIA Fast forward to 1900s Colombia has been torn by political violence and social inequality April 9th, 1948 popular leftist Jorge Eliezer Gaitan was murdered in Bogota El Bogotazo massive riots after the death of Gaitan 3000 to 5000 injured or dead in 10 hours of riots Effects of El Bogotazo spread throughout Colombia, therefore receiving the title La Violencia
- 8. EL BOGOTAZO
- 9. EL PUEBLO QUERIA MAS! The outcome of the death of Jorge Eliezer Gaitain
- 10. HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=T0LY31 W84VC Small clip of some pictures of El Bogotazo
- 11. MODERN DAY COLOMBIA Despite the political upheaval and violence that has consistently tormented the country, Colombia and its people continue to come together, economically and socially
- 12. ECONOMY Colombia has a free market economy, very similar to that of the US Major American and foreign investment Colombia is becoming more and more a capitalistic society and economy with free trade agreements with neighboring countries and the US Having two coastlines gives Colombia a huge maritime opportunity for trade, opening up its options for more trade with countries on both sides of the world
- 13. ECONOMY CONT. In recent years Colombia has had a an aggressive expansion of its economy Aggressive free trade with the US and China Colombia-US Free Trade Agreement, also with Mexico, EU, Japan Market friendly economic prices have led to GDP has grown at a level of more than 4% over the last few years Over a decade of strong performance This due to foreign investment and US aid Relies heavily on oil export (Ecopetrol) According to heritage.org, Colombia has the 37th freeist economy in the world
- 14. ECONOMIC ISSUES Relies heavily on oil export (Ecopetrol) Also relies on many other commodities In order to maximize business, Colombia needs to adjust to the commodities boom Important reforms need to be enacted Income inequality needs to be reduced Income inequality largely driven by unemployment and informality Boost productivity and sustain growth Government policies should be adjusted to promote productivity across the economy
- 15. 2013 INDEX OF ECONOMIC FREEDOM SLOWLY BUT SURELY Gradual increase over time
- 16. MAJOR CITIES One interesting feature about Colombia is that its two most important cities, the capital, Bogota and Medellin are not near the coast Cartagena, Santa Marta, and Barranquilla are also very important coastal cities A lot of trade comes in and out of these cites, to include de Port of Buenaventua and Tumaco http://www.worldportsource.com/ports/COL.php Map of Colombian ports both scattered on the Atlantic and Pacific
- 17. BOGOTA Capital and largest city of Colombia 7.3 million people as of 2010 Amongst the 30 largest cities in the world Center of administrative, economic and political influence in Colombia
- 18. MEDELLIN : CUIDAD DE ETERNA PRIMERVA Located in El Valle de Aburra Capital of the Department of Antioquia Northern Andes Mountains Second largest city in Colombia Population of 2.7 million 3.5 million in the metropolitan area Metropolitan area consists of 9 cities Medellin, Envigado, Sabaneta, La Estrella, Caldas, Copacabana, Giradota, Barbosa WSJ named it the world most innovative city
- 19. MEDELLIN CONT. Civic spaces Rich culture Increased mobility amongst its citizens Metro, MetroPlus, MetroCable, highway and tunnel systems through and around the mountains The Urban Land Institute said Medellin had seen one of the most remarkable urban turnarounds in modern history. -BBC
- 22. SANTA MARTA Y CARTAGENA These coastal cities have been driving Colombian tourism sky high Not only are commodities a big part of the GDP, but these tropical areas are the destination of many wealthy Latin Americans, Europeans, and now American spring breakers
- 24. PUERTO DE BUENAVENTURA Key Colombian hub to connect it to the rest of the world Import/export capital of Colombia Colombias busiest and most important port, located on the Pacific, outside of the city of Cali Not only a key port used by the Colombian government, but also by drug smugglers to launder money
- 26. NEGATIVE IMAGE/CONNATATION Drug violence has consistently given Colombia a negative image Drug Cartels since the 1970s have had enormous power and influence Medellin and Cali Cartel during the 80s and early 90s Guerilla and Paramilitary forces FARC, ELN, AUC now control the billion dollar cocaine trade
- 27. DRUG TRADE Colombian ports are not only used for legal reasons, but also for the drug trade (both Pacific and Atlantic ocean)
- 28. DRUG TRADE LEADS TO VIOLENCE Colombia, no matter were you go is plagued by lower class violence While traveling in Medellin in December, there was a massacre in Medellin between rival gangs, 9 were found dead, including two models Guerillas use violent force in order to continue to produce cocaine in mountainous areas Fighting for control and legalization of the drug business Ex president Alvaro Uribe dramatically reduced the influence of both drug cartels and guerilla forces
- 29. NOT EVERY THING ABOUT COLOMBIA IS NEGATIVE! We already knew Colombians were people with a lot of flavor, delicious dishes and high-spirited, so for many it wont come as a surprise that being happy and hopeful would also be one of their greatest characteristics. - Huffington Post Colombia took first place on the Global Barometer of Hope and Happiness Study of 54 countries, 55,718 men and women responded to the question As far as you are concerned, do you personally feel happy, unhappy, or neither happy nor unhappy about your life? Twice as happy as the global average Colombian, whether in poverty or rich, find ways to remain happy, optimistic, and enjoy their everyday lives Here is 21 reasons why Colombia is the happiest country in the world http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/17/reasons-colombia-happiest- country_n_2490813.html
- 30. TO CONLUDE Although the negative image exists and will be extremely tough to get rid of that negative stigma, Colombia continues to move forward, no matter what the past may dictate. Not only did I chose to do this topic because I am Colombian, but to also raise awareness of what kind of country Colombia is. Colombia is moving forward economically, politically, and most important socially.
- 31. WE WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS
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