Symbols of Colombia - Items Related To The National Identity

Items Related To The National Identity

  • Colombian coffee has a Protected Designation of Origin

  • The largest Emerald in the world (Gachala Emerald). Colombian emeralds have the highest quality worldwide

  • Colombia is the main producer and exporter of roses worldwide

  • Paso Fino Horse is the national horse breed

  • Colombia has the largest amount of amphibian species in the world. In the photo the most poisonous vertebrate ever Phyllobates terribilis

  • Colombia has the largest amount of heliconia species worldwide

  • Sombrero vueltiao

  • Tejo is the national sport

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