2 Colombia has access to the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

3 Physical Geography Climate: Tropical Terrain: Andes Mountains and lowland plains

4 Population People settled in the Mountains because the climate was similar to Spains. More settled in mountainous areas as the climate was similar to the Spanish (Pyrennes) that came to settle

5 Ethnic groups: Mixed Ethnicites mestizo 58%, white 20%, mulatto 14%, black 4%, Languages: Spanish (official) Religions: Roman Catholic 90%, other 10% Ethnic groups: mestizo 58%, white 20%, mulatto 14%, black 4%, mixed black-Amerindian 3%, Amerindian 1% Languages: Spanish (official) Religions: Roman Catholic 90%, other 10%

6 Monarchy Democracy The Spanish crown conquered Colombia. Which means they were a? Now they can vote for a President, which makes their political system a …… Monarchy Democracy

7 Coffee thrived due to the climate and elevation

The close proximity and the ability to access the Atlantic and Pacific coasts 8

9 Kola Nuts and Coca Plant; Cocaine

10 Access to the Atlantic and Pacific Coast. Pablo Escobar and Medellin Access to the Atlantic and Pacific Coast. Pablo Escobar and Medellin