Colombia has 32 states and is the fourth largest city in South America. There are mountains almost everywhere in the country, but especially where the Amazons river, known as the greatest river on the earth, is located. Spanish is the language spoken in Colombia. The United States has 50 states. This country is located in North America. The mountains are found in some states, but especially in the ones located on the north part of the country. Those differences in geography are reflected in the lifestyle of both countries.
Economy:
In Colombia, the economy has always been the main problem for the people. Due to the bad economy, this country is unsafe. Also, most people didn’t have the opportunity to go to school, plus the fact that there are …show more content…
The poverty rate decreased from 57% to 49%.With the expansion of the manufacturing sector, Colombia has become more dependent upon industry (34.3% of GDP in 2005) than agriculture (12.5% of GDP). Historically, coffee was by far the most important crop: its share of total exports ranged from about 40–65% of the annual total between 1964 and 1986, depending on crop yields and international commodity prices. Colombia is a lower-middle income developing country. It is the world's second-largest coffee producer. Other crops include bananas, cocoa and maize. Colombia also exports coal, oil, emeralds, and gold. In 1997 a collapse in the world coffee and banana markets led to a budget deficit. In 1998 Colombia devalued the peso, triggering the longest strike (20 days) in Colombia's history. On the contrary, in the United States the economic problems have appeared in the last few years. Moreover, people have more chances …show more content…
These two parties consistently dominated Colombian politics. Recent changes allow for more parties, and several have emerged, but the Conservative and Liberal parties control the majority of elected offices. The Liberal Party continues to support religious toleration and a positive response to the social and economic demands of the masses. The Liberals support separation of church and state, though in practice a strong church is accepted. Federalism, while important in theory, has been abandoned in practice by Liberal leaders. In general, Liberals have been more successful in elections since the end of the National Front than the Conservatives and have controlled the majority of seats in both houses. The policy of the Conservative Party has been characterized by close cooperation with the Roman Catholic Church, a lack of tolerance for non–Roman Catholic religious beliefs, maintenance of class privileges, and highly centralized government with local authority strictly subservient to national rule. Before universal suffrage, the Conservatives sought to allow only heads of families to vote. Under the leadership of Andrés Pastrana, the son of former Conservative president Misael Pastrana, the PCS regained the presidency in 1998. Despite the spread of suffrage and the rise of industrialization and a middle class, both parties
Economy:
In Colombia, the economy has always been the main problem for the people. Due to the bad economy, this country is unsafe. Also, most people didn’t have the opportunity to go to school, plus the fact that there are …show more content…
The poverty rate decreased from 57% to 49%.With the expansion of the manufacturing sector, Colombia has become more dependent upon industry (34.3% of GDP in 2005) than agriculture (12.5% of GDP). Historically, coffee was by far the most important crop: its share of total exports ranged from about 40–65% of the annual total between 1964 and 1986, depending on crop yields and international commodity prices. Colombia is a lower-middle income developing country. It is the world's second-largest coffee producer. Other crops include bananas, cocoa and maize. Colombia also exports coal, oil, emeralds, and gold. In 1997 a collapse in the world coffee and banana markets led to a budget deficit. In 1998 Colombia devalued the peso, triggering the longest strike (20 days) in Colombia's history. On the contrary, in the United States the economic problems have appeared in the last few years. Moreover, people have more chances …show more content…
These two parties consistently dominated Colombian politics. Recent changes allow for more parties, and several have emerged, but the Conservative and Liberal parties control the majority of elected offices. The Liberal Party continues to support religious toleration and a positive response to the social and economic demands of the masses. The Liberals support separation of church and state, though in practice a strong church is accepted. Federalism, while important in theory, has been abandoned in practice by Liberal leaders. In general, Liberals have been more successful in elections since the end of the National Front than the Conservatives and have controlled the majority of seats in both houses. The policy of the Conservative Party has been characterized by close cooperation with the Roman Catholic Church, a lack of tolerance for non–Roman Catholic religious beliefs, maintenance of class privileges, and highly centralized government with local authority strictly subservient to national rule. Before universal suffrage, the Conservatives sought to allow only heads of families to vote. Under the leadership of Andrés Pastrana, the son of former Conservative president Misael Pastrana, the PCS regained the presidency in 1998. Despite the spread of suffrage and the rise of industrialization and a middle class, both parties