Colombia and Canada

COLOMBIA

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CLIMATE

The climate of Colombia is determined by its proximity to the Earth's Equator predominating a tropical and isothermal climate, presenting variations within five natural regions and depending on the altitude; determined by mountain climate, temperature, humidity, and winds.

GOVERNMENT

The Government of Colombia takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic as established in the Colombian Constitution of 1991. The Colombian government is divided into three branches of power; the executive, legislative and judicial with special control institutions and electoral institutions. The President of Colombia is the highest representative of the executive branch of government in Colombia. Actually the President of Colombia is Álvaro Uribe Vélez.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

The official language in Colombia is Spanish. The second most spoken language is English.

RELIGION

Based on various studies, more than 95% of the population adheres to Christianity, in which a huge segment of the population, between 81% and 90%, practices Roman Catholicism. About 1% of Colombians practice indigenous religions. Under 1% practice Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

ECONOMY

Colombia's economy is fueled by abundant natural resources, a highly literate population and relatively high-valued currency.

GEOGRAPHY

Located in the northwestern region of South America, it is bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the North by the Atlantic Ocean, through the Caribbean Sea; to the north-west by Panama; and to the west by the Pacific Ocean.

CANADA

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CLIMATE

Canada's climate is not as cold all year around as some may believe. In winter, temperatures fall below freezing point throughout most of Canada. But the south-western coast has a relatively mild climate. During the summer months the southern provinces often experience high levels of humidity and temperatures that can surpass 30 degrees Celsius regularly.

GOVERNMENT

Canada is a constitutional monarchy with Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, as head of state and the Prime Minister as the head of the government. The country is a parliamentary democracy with a federal system of parliamentary government and strong democratic traditions.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

Canada's two official languages are English and French. Official bilingualism in Canada is law. English and French are the mother tongues of 59.7% and 23.2% of the population respectively.

RELIGION

According to the 2001 census, 77.1% of Canadians identify as being Christians; of this, Catholics make up the largest group (43.6% of Canadians). The largest Protestant denomination is the United Church of Canada. About 16.5% of Canadians declare no religious affiliation, and the remaining 6.3% are affiliated with religions other than Christianity, of which the largest is Islam numbering 1.9%, followed by Judaism at 1.1%.

ECONOMY

Canada is one of the world's wealthiest nations, with a high per-capita income. Canada is a mixed market, ranking lower than the U.S. but higher than most western European nations on the Heritage Foundation’s index of economic freedom.

GEOGRAPHY

Canada is a country occupying most of northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean.



NAME: Angie Mora Muñoz

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