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2. Colombia’s Statistics World Literacy Raking: 83 rd (90. 4%) Life expectancy: 72.81 (male 68.98) (female 76.76) Number of doctors for every 100,000 people: 135 Religions: 90% Roman Catholic & 10% indigenous religions

3. Colombia’s Language Official language: Spanish How to say hello: hola How to say goodbye: adios How to say please: por favor How to say thank you: gracias How to say peace: paz How to say whats up: que` pasa

4. Colombia’s Contributions to the World Emeralds Cumbia Dance Bandeja Paisa http://pdc-emerald.com/index/images/stories/Lotecarre.jpg http://k41.pbase.com/u41/maderito/upload/39601826._T4A6590.jpg http://eatpraylovelaughsing.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/bandeja_paisa.jpg

5. Famous People Edgar Rentaria- Born on August 7, 1975 Born in Barranquilla, Colombia First Colombian to play in the MLB World Series Played for The Florida Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers, and San Fransisco Giants Gabriel Garcia Marquez- Born on March 6, 1928 Born in Aracataca, Colombia First Colombian to win the Nobel Peace Prize for literature. http://redbirdnation.blogspot.com/renteria280x357.jpg http://www.ct.gov/dcf/lib/dcf/adole scent_services/hispanic/images/g abriel_garcia_marquez.jpg

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