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Lonely Planet - Destination Colombia - Like the other Lonely Planet sites, you will find a map of Colombia and just the basics here. But you'll learn about the country's geography, history, population, and culture. Be sure to check the photo journal for some great shots of the Andes Mountains, a pre-Colombian stone statue, beautiful Spanish architecture, and more. Need some trivia tidbits to pique your interest? The jungle of Colombia's Pacific coast holds the record for the highest rainfall. There are more than 1,550 recorded species of birds (more than in the whole of Europe and North America combined), ranging from the huge Andean condor to the tiny hummingbird. Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982 for his book, "One Hundred Years of Solitude." And if you think you're an adventurous eater, you might want to try Hormiga Culona , a "sophisticated Colombian dish." You'll have to visit this site to find out the main ingredient, but here is a hint: It has six legs.
The Republic of Colombia - This official site of the president of Colombia offers brief information on the government, the history, and the culture of this South American country.
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