Comparison And Contrast Essay: Colombia Vs. United States Of America

This two countries can have many similarities as well. Both of these countries have many rich and proven oil reserves. They also have a lot of tourist attractions for many types of people. For the U.S, tourists can go to the Grand Canyon which is found in Arizona. It is the United States’s 15th oldest national park with an area of 1,902 miles. And for Venezuela, tourists can go to Angel Falls, “El Salto Angel” in Spanish, which is the tallest waterfall in the world. It has a height of 973 meters. The Angel Falls are found in Canaima National Park. For a nice day at the beach, tourists can go in the U.S to the beautiful beaches of South Florida where it is always the ideal place to go for a swim with your family and in Venezuela you can to the warm sea of the Caribbean in Margarita Island or Los Roques.

Colombia was one of the three original countries along with Ecuador and Venezuela that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830. Over the last 40 years, there has been a campaign to overthrow the government partially because of the drug trades throughout Colombia. The movement does however lack support from military and support from the necessary influences. In recent years, there have been challenges for control of the territories throughout Colombia and also for the drug trade.

Whenever traveling to different countries they notice every culture is different from their own. Every country has different cultures but many times there can be similarities, For example, if you travel to both Honduras and Dominican Republic you notice a lot of differences from the way they dress to the food they eat. They both have great cultures and they are different cultures but they can be similar at times. Firstly, the food they eat are similar foods like both of their dishes consist of beans, rice

Colombia is located in South America, is divided into five regions: Andina, Pacifica, Caribe, Amazonica and Orinoquia. It has thirty-two states. Colombia is bordered to the north by Panama, to the east by Venezuela and Brazil, south to Peru and Ecuador, and to the west by the Pacific Ocean. Colombia is the only South American country with coastlines on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, which has several islands as the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina. Colombia has the largest number of species per unit area in the world, total is the second most diverse country in the world after Brazil. United Sates is located in North America where its 48 states and Washington DC, the capital district. Between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. The state of Alaska is in the northwest of the continent, with Canada to the east. The state of Hawaii is an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, and is the only U.S. state that is not in America. The country also

Mexico and the United States are countries that have several aspects to relate and compare the differences that exist between them. Each country has its own characteristics, and is a way of being able to identify to other countries. In this case, Mexico and United States are independent parents with an extensive history where we can know aspects of each one of them. Mexico is characterized by being a country of religious traditions and U.S. for being the first world power. In addition to the above, it is important to highlight the differences existing between the countries of Mexico and United Stated as well as their similarities.

Colombia, republic in South America, situated in the northwestern part of the continent, and bounded on the north by Panama and the Caribbean Sea, on the east by Venezuela and Brazil, on the south by Peru and Ecuador, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. Colombia is the only country of South America with coasts on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The total land area of the country is 1,141,748 sq km (440,831 sq mi). The capital and largest city is Bogotá.

From the perspective of Colombia, the Colombian government was desperate for foreign aid and international support. Accordingly, the leadership of Colombia was more than eager to permit the United States to become closely involved in the development of a Colombian public policy initiative, even if they risked losing other potential supporters and garnering international criticism (Carpenter, 2003). Also, the peoples of Colombia themselves were favoring a movement for change after more than

those are simple some of the usual dishes served, along with several others. Ajiaco is basically a potato soup with multiples types of potatoes in combination with other ingredients of the individuals choice. For example, the chef may put in some spices or meats inside this soup in order to provide more sustenance and flavor. Arepas are made out of cornbread and can be filled with different ingredients such as cheese, ham, steak, or simply having it with a spread of butter over the top. the dough is what is popular, and then the filling is personalized to the individuals preferences. Bandeja Paisa contains plantains, steak, avocado, sausage and a lot of other sides into one plate. although it does taste very delicious with different flavors combined, this dish is very high in calories and will leave you extremely full. empanadas are seen in several countries in South America, but is very popular in Colombia. empanadas are similar to arepas where it is a form of dough and filled with anything that the individual may be craving. for example, in my empanadas I either put cheese or meat. Apart from food, there are also popular drinks that can be seen in Colombia. Drinks include juices made with fruits since fruits are very popular within this country. Also, coffee and Aguardiente are two drinks that every Colombian has within their

American attitudes towards Latin America can be summed up as an extension of larger global directives, and the exclusion of foreign powers in the region. This was highlighted especially during the Cold War as US involvement was essentially in competition with the USSR. Latin America was therefore a mere pawn in the larger context of US-Soviet competition for global dominance. The actions and methods used are also characterized by the lack of an international authority, or an atmosphere of inter-state anarchy, which shaped their calculations in the endeavor to increase their influence over Latin America. When one analyzes the situation, it seems only rational that the United States treated its southern neighbors so, due to the geographical

During the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, the United States was the most dominant power in the Western Hemisphere. European nations conceded to the United States their right of any intervention in the Western Hemisphere and allowed the United States to do whatever they wanted. The United States took this newly bestowed power and abused it. The United States intervened in many Latin American countries and imposed their policies on to these countries against their will. A perfect example of this aggression is what occurred in the Dominican Republic in 1904. The United States intervened in this sovereign nation and took control of their economy and custom houses. A memorandum from Francis B. Loomis, the United States Assistant

Colombian culture has both European, African and Native Indian influences (Embassy of Colombia, 2012). The country’s unique history and the cultural influences from the three groups (Europeans, Africans and Native Indians) makes its culture very rich and diverse. The establishment of the indigenous cultures in the country can be traced back to the time when the Spanish arrived, bringing with them the European culture (from Spain); and during the Colonial times when the African cultures were imported. These are the basis of Colombian culture. The culture also shares basic features with other cultures of Latin America in incarnations such as religion, dance, music, festivals, dialects and traditions, among others (Santander,

Nowadays, when someone thinks of Colombia, they unfortunately almost always think of two things, coffee and cocaine (with its associated guerilla warfare). It is true that during the last 50 years these two products, one legal, and the other not, have been great monetary contributors to the Colombian economy. Coffee is Colombia’s principal agricultural product, and it is also the country’s second largest export. The production of coffee uses 300,000 farms and employs almost one million people (Steiner 6). Conversely, cocaine is a completely illegal product, but it earns almost twice as much money as coffee (Steiner 6). Also, in contrast with the production of coffee, cocaine uses fewer employees but earns

Violence in modern Colombia takes place in many forms. The three major categories are crime, guerrilla activities, and attacks committed by drug traffickers. Violence has become so widespread and common in Colombia that many people have now become numb to it. The Colombian economy has also benefited from the illicit drug trade; however violent it may be. During the 1970s, Colombia became well known, as one of the world’s most important drug processing, production, and distribution centers for marijuana and cocaine.

Colombia is the leading exporter of petroleum, coffee, coal, apparel, bananas, and cut flowers. It is rich in minerals and energy. It is the lead producer of emeralds and is the second largest producer of platinum and gold in South America. Colombia is also the World’s largest producer of cocaine. Colombia produced many emeralds. They believed that the gemstones contained special powers such as healing, making one smarter, revealing the truth, and the power to block spells. Colombia is

     Another great turistic site is the “Museo Del Oro.” It is the museum were all the Colombian pre-colombine gold and clay objects of our Indians that were dug up. They have pieces of the Taironas, Muiscas, Quimbayas, Calimas, Tumacos, San Agustin, Tierradentro, and many more Colombian pre-colombine tribes. Near this museum, which is located in the center of the city, there is a cultural plaza were the “Museo Del Banco de La Republica,” “El Museo De Fernando Botero” and “La Casa De La Moneda” are located at. In the “Museo Del Banco del Banco De La Republica” there are most of all artistic expressions like sculptures and paintings. In “El Museo De Fernando Botero,” there isn’t much than paintings and sculptures, but what’s unique about this museum is that everything was donated by Fernando Botero, a Colombian artist which is famous for his “Fat” paintings. In this museum there are paintings made mostly by him and some other artists like Pablo Picasso. In “La Casa de la Moneda,” there are a bunch of old, beautiful Colombian bills and some paintings. These three museums are owned all by “El Banco De La Republica.”