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David Goldberg, once said, "All of our development since the world war 2 has been centered on the car, and that will have to change." The amount of congestion in certain parts of the world has been intensifying smog making them the most populated places in the world. In this type of world that we are living it is crucial that we take a look into a society without cars and understand what it is like to live in that type of society, know what the people go through everyday surviving without a car and

authorize the industry activities. Villa-Pinzon, Cundinamarca, a small town less than one hundred miles from Bogota, is located in the Bogota River Valley. A leather industry used to use titanium to improve its manufacturing processes; after the process was finished, the water used was poured to the Bogota River, contaminating the river’s water. There are aquifers that recharge from the Bogota River’s water. Agriculture If the agriculture industry has advanced technological methods, that itself is

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. IILAND AND RESOURCES The distinguishing topographical feature of Colombia is the Andes mountain chain, situated in the central and western parts of the country, and extending north-south across almost its entire length. The Andes comprise three

Ocean by the West, Venezuela and Brazil by the East, and Ecuador and Peru by the South. Colombia declared independence from Spain on July 20, 1810 and was recognized by Spain August 7th, 1819. The currency used in the country are the Colombian pesos. Bogota is the capital being 29th for the biggest city in the world (population wise). The official language of the country is Spanish with also 68 ethnic languages and dialects. Ethnic groups include Mestizo (White and Native American mix), then White and

Colombia as a Democracy This brief profile on the Republic of Colombia will begin by delivering a broad overview of the state, highlighting important geographical, historical, demographic and economic information. Followed by an evaluation of Colombia’s political structure and its trends of democratization, one will be able to discern the state's current democratic strengths and weaknesses. Finally, I will offer propositions that might explain the strength of Colombia’s democracy. I. An Overview

Sites to See and Places to Be in Colombia Colombia is a wonderful place to be on vacation. There are many sites to see and places to visit in Colombia. Today I will share eleven spectacular places to be if you go to Colombia. They include Cano Cristales, Cathedral de Sal, Cartagena, Mompox, Villa de Leyva, Barichara, The Tayrona National Natural Park, Cabo de Vela, Ciudad Perdida, and Medellin. These sites and places contain numerous activities like hiking, swimming, snorkeling, and many more. Cano

How we met At the end of August 2008 when I worked in a company called Colsanitas in Bogota Colombia, I had the great opportunity to meet to Yanira Rodriguez who is my current partner. At that moment I was one of the team leaders of the process area, and Yanira started to work as engineer there. A week after, Yanira was part of the group of new workers and I had the pleasure of giving the induction to her. As co-workers, we did some jobs together and spent time at lunch as part of a group. After

does not change throughout the year very much, but the altitude of Colombia affects it a little. In the mountains and higher grounds, it is cold, and later in the year the nights can be very chilling. Bogotá, which is the capital of Colombia, never changes from the spring conditions. The weather in Bogotá can be cold or hot depending on the time of day. You would not need to wear too much clothing in Colombia because it is usually consists of hot weather; however, if you live in higher altitudes, then

you think about hundreds of different itineraries. More beaches? A 4 days trek? Monkeys in the jungle? At first sight, you though there were not so many places to visit. Many friends told you how they loved Cartagena, Medellin, Tayrona and maybe Bogota. But as you're a curious traveler, you wanted to dig a little bit more in your research. You're wondering where the small towns off the beaten track in Colombia are. And here come the tragedy... BIM, BAM, POUM - Fantastic French onomatopoeia. You

Colombia has many unique customs and traditions. Some of the most popular dishes for everyday meals as well as special occasions are the bandeja paisa which is red beans mixed with pork, rice, fried egg, arepa, sauce and more; the ajiaco which is a chicken dish with potatoes and herbs; and the cuchuco which is a soup containing corn, barley, and mashed beans. Their breakfast is usually small, lunch is the main meal of the day, and dinner is another light meal. Colombia holds many festivals during