15 curious facts about Colombia that you probably did not know

Colombia is considered the happiest country in the world and this is because it is rich in fauna, flora, diversity of cultures, typical dishes, accents and more. In addition, it is the country most liked by foreigners to visit during vacations and it is thanks to the variety of rivers, beaches and tourist sites that make every corner of this beautiful country attractive.

Here are some curious facts about Colombia

1. The Colombian flag has three stripes. The yellow one is the widest and represents the wealth of the country. Blue is the symbol of the sky, oceans and rivers. And the red one remembers the spilled blood of the patriots to achieve independence.

2. Tejo is the national sport of Colombia.

3. The most typical and remembered dishes of Colombia are the paisa tray and coconut rice, patacón and fried fish.

4. Colombia is the second country in the world with the most biodiversity.

5. In Colombia there is a river of five different colors and it is Caño Cristales.

6. One of the most universally known Colombians, Gabriel García Márquez, was born in Aracataca.

7. Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, is the third highest city in the world with 2,640 meters.

8. It is traditional to celebrate the quinceañera of women in a big way.

9. Aguardiente is a typical alcoholic beverage from Colombia.

10. Every day at 6:00 am and 6:00 pm the National Anthem of Colombia is broadcast on TV and radio.

11. The indigenous peoples inhabited approximately 12,000 BC.

12. The big-assed ants with a typical snack of the country.

13. Colombia is the only country in South America that has two coasts in two different seas: the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean.

14. Pink dolphins live in the Amazon River.

15. The Andean condor is the national bird of Colombia.