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What Is Colombia?
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The name "Colombia" is derived from the last name of the explorer Christopher Columbus.

Colombia is the world's leading source of emeralds and its coffee is world-renown.

Colombia is the only country in South America that has a coastline on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

Colombia has a vibrant music scene, two of the most well-known Colombian musicians are Shakira and Juane

The most popular sport in Colombia is football (soccer). The Colombian national team won the 2001 Copa América (South American Championship)

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Las lajas sanctuary is an church to commemorate the virgin. It is an neo-gothic church (cathedral).On the cliff on the way up has carvings of the virgin carved
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