Uruguay

Uruguay

Uruguay History

To learn about the complete history of Uruguay visit http://www.discoveruruguay.com/about_uruguay_history.htm (not link)

Uruguay Natural Resources

Uruguay does not have many natural resources. Their resources are fertile soil, hydro power, minor minerals, and fisheries.

Uruguay Flag

The Uruguay Flag is a stunning flag. It has nine horizontal stripes, five white and four blue. In the top left corner, their is a sun on top of a white background.

Food

People in Uruguay, like americans, love beef. The best types of beef in Montevideo churrasco (a tasty grilled steak) and the parrillada (grilled beef). They also have many types of seafood.

Uruguay Geography

Uruguay is located in south east South America. It only borders two countries, Brazil And Argentina.

Uruguay National Anthem

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xaDNR9h_1g

Uruguay Economy

Uruguay's economy is characterized by an export-oriented agricultural sector, a well-educated work force, and high levels of social spending.

Columbia

COLUMBIA

Government

The Republic of Colombia has a government type known as a republic. Their Capital city is Bogota.

Climate

Colombia mostly has a tropical climate. In the higher elevations it has a cooler climate. It receives lots of rainfall especially around the lower elevations.

Bogotá Panorama

Festival of the Flowers

The Festival of the Flowers is an anual festival held in Medellín. It is the most important social event for the city. It features a pageant, automobiles, a Paso Fino horse parade, Silleteros Parade, and many musical concerts.

Colombia National Anthem

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfOoSsLx-ks

Coat of Arms

Colombia's Coat of Arms has many symbols. Perched on top of the shield is an Andean Condor holding an olive crown. The condor symbolises freedom. It bears the National Motto Libertad y Orden which means Liberty and Order is on a scroll in between the bird and the shield.

Colombia's President

The President of Colombia is Álvaro Uribe Vélez. He is the 39th president of Colombia. In May 2007 the American Jewish Committee qawarded him the “Light Unto The Nations” award. On January 13, 2009, former president George W. Bush awarded him with one of the greatest awards as president, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He has some of the highest approval ratings of any latin american president.

Colombian National Anthem

Colombia has a great national anthem. To listen to it go to
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfOoSsLx-ks

Flag of Colombia

The Flag of Colombia

Colombia Geography

Columbia is located in northern South America. It connects all of North America to South America. It is about the size of three Montana's. For more information visit: http://www.classbrain.com/art_cr/publish/columbia_geography.shtml

Alfabeto- A

A- Álgebra

Alfabeto- B

B- Bañera

Alfabeto- C

C- Cuervo

Alphabeto- Ch

Ch- Chocolate!

Alfabeto- D

D- Diablo

Alfabeto- E

E- Enano

Alfabeto- F

F- Fuego