1. By Joe Pinkerton

2. AMERICA DEL SUR

3. COLOMBIA

4. Bogotá is the largest city in Colombia. It looks very modern and similar to cities in NA, but still contains its Spanish culture. It also contains one of the largest moorlands in the world. Bogotá

5. Cali has a large focus on sports, and hosts several spot competitions throughout the year. One time in 1956, 7 trucks filled with 42 tons of dynamite exploded and killed over 1000 people and destroyed over 8 city blocks. Cali is located in a valley, it it surrounded by mountains which give several good scenery spots. CALI

6. It is the second largest city in Colombia, and has several downslopes and steep streets since parts of it are resting on hills and mountains. Since quite recently, Medellin has majorly increased its population MEDELLIN

7. FEIJOA COMES FROM THE TREES AND SHRUBS IN THE MYRTACEAE FAMILY. IT IS A EDIBLE FRUIT THAT IS ALSO CALLED PINEAPPLE GUAVAS. IT TASTES SWEET, LIKE CANDY.

8. PANDEBONO IS A BREAD MADE FROM CORN FLOUR, CASSAVA STARCH, CHEESE AND EGGS. IT IS OFTEN EATEN WITH HOT CHOCOLATE AND IS BEST WHEN HOT.

9. MANJAR BLANCO IS A GENERAL PHRASE FOR DELICACIES THAT ARE MILK BASED. ITS SPECIFIC MEANING IS A VANILLA BEAN AND SUGAR PUDDING.

10. AREPA IS A TORTILLA MADE FROM FLATBREAD AND CAN HAVE MANY DIFFERENT INGREDIENTS LIKE A TACO WOULD.

11. Carlos Vives is a Colombian singer, actor and composer. In 1991 he received a TV job in Colombia. CARLOS VIVES

12. Juanes is a singer, guitar player and composer from Medellin. Colombia. He has won 20 Grammy Awards and has sold more than 15 million albums world wide. JUANES

13. Shakira is a Colombian composer, singer, dancer, choreographer, model and record producer. She has sold over 60 million records and has won countless awards. SHAKIRA

14. Aterciopelados is a rock band from Bogotá Colombia. Their rock is a mix of Colombian and Latin American traditions. The band toured the United states 6 years ago and has received multiple recognitions. ATERCIOPELADOS

15. James is a professional Colombian football player who plays for Real Madrid. He is only 23 and is one of the best young players in the world. JAMES RODRIGUEZ