Colombia Book

Foreword     4
Geography: From the Snow to the Surf     7
At a Glance     8
What's the Weather Like?
Fast Facts
Average Temperature & Rainfall
Physical Map
Special Feature: Deadly Rain     10
Special Feature Map: Where the Road Runs Out     13
Special Feature: Cattle Country     14
Nature: Eyes in the Trees     17
At a Glance     18
A Multitude of Habitats
Species at Risk
Vegetation & Ecosystems Map
Special Feature: Fatal Frog     21
Special Feature: Toothless Giant     23
History: Legends of Gold     25
At a Glance     26
Ancient Peoples
Time line
Historical Map
Special Feature: A Golden Pond     28
Special Feature: Cartagena     30
Special Feature: Losing Panama     32
Special Feature: "The Violence"     33
People & Culture: A Mix of People     35
At a Glance     36
Urban and Rural Population
Common Spanish Phrases
Population Map
Special Feature: Shakira Rocks!     42
Special Feature: Fernando Botero     44
Special Feature: Ugly Original     45
Special Feature: National Holidays     46
Special Feature: Soccer Tragedy     47
Government & Economy: The Road to Recovery     49
At a Glance     50
Local Government
Trading Partners
Political Map
Special Feature: How the Government Works     52
Special Feature: Rebels in the Mountains     53
Special Feature Map: Industry     54
Special Feature: Mr. Coffee     56
Add a Little Extra to Your Country Report!     58
Glossary     60
Bibliography Further Information     61
Index     62
Credits     64