1. Sister City – Barranquilla, Columbia Team Members: Monkey Jack Debby Liyu (Leo) John

2. Basic Info. Basic Info. History Transportation Relation with Relation with Kaohsiung Basic Information Country Country Region Region Department Department Foundation FoundationColombiaCaribbeanAtlantico April 7, 1813 Coordinate Coordinate 10°57’50” N, 74°47’47” W Government Government Present Mayor Present Mayor Alejandro Char Chaljub Area Area City City 166 km 2 (64.1 mile 2 ) Population Population City City Metro Metro1,113,0161,109,067 Website Websitewww.alcaldiabarranquilla.gov.co Basic Info. Basic Info.

3. Basic Info. Basic Info. History Transportation Relation with Relation with Kaohsiung Flag & Seal City Flag City Seal Basic Info. Basic Info.

4. Basic Info. Basic Info. History Transportation Relation with Relation with Kaohsiung Geography & Climit Geography & Climit Border: The city's topographical layout is simple: to the east, it's bordered by the Magdalena river; to the west, it's bordered by a bypass called Circunvalar. Border: The city's topographical layout is simple: to the east, it's bordered by the Magdalena river; to the west, it's bordered by a bypass called Circunvalar. Main Axes: The two main axes of the city are Olaya Herrera Avenue, and Murillo Street, Main Axes: The two main axes of the city are Olaya Herrera Avenue, and Murillo Street, Climate: hot and very humid. Climate: hot and very humid. Basic Info. Basic Info.

5. Basic Info. Basic Info. History Transportation Relation with Relation with Kaohsiung Map of Barranquilla Caribbean Sea Pacific Ocean Columbia South America Atlantic Ocean Basic Info. Basic Info.

6. Basic Info. Basic Info. History Transportation Relation with Relation with Kaohsiung Pictures I Satellite View of Barranquilla. City Center of Barranquilla. Image source: Wikipedia( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barranquilla ) Basic Info. Basic Info.

7. Basic Info. Basic Info. History Transportation Relation with Relation with Kaohsiung Pictures II One of City Landmarks – Miss Universo View of Barranquilla from the Magdalena River Image source: Wikipedia( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barranquilla ) Basic Info. Basic Info.

8. Basic Info. Basic Info. History Transportation Relation with Relation with Kaohsiung History I Settlement Period: While the city bears no established record of its foundation, its settlement or foundation can be traced back to at least 1629. Settlement Period: While the city bears no established record of its foundation, its settlement or foundation can be traced back to at least 1629. Birthday: Barranquilla was legally established as a village on April 7, 1813. Birthday: Barranquilla was legally established as a village on April 7, 1813. Booming Period: As Barranquilla became an important port, it also served as a haven for immigrants from Europe during World War I and World War II, and for different waves of immigrants from the Middle East and Asia. Booming Period: As Barranquilla became an important port, it also served as a haven for immigrants from Europe during World War I and World War II, and for different waves of immigrants from the Middle East and Asia. History

9. Basic Info. Basic Info. History Transportation Relation with Relation with Kaohsiung History II Modern Period I: Modern Period I: Barranquilla was Colombia's first port and is proud of its level of industrialization and modernity, which earned it the name of Colombia's Golden Gate. Barranquilla was Colombia's first port and is proud of its level of industrialization and modernity, which earned it the name of Colombia's Golden Gate. The first airport in South America was also built in Barranquilla, and the world's second oldest commercial airline doing business today was founded there, SCADTA (now known as Avianca). The Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, the first airport built in South America (1919), is served by domestic and international flights. The first airport in South America was also built in Barranquilla, and the world's second oldest commercial airline doing business today was founded there, SCADTA (now known as Avianca). The Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, the first airport built in South America (1919), is served by domestic and international flights. History

10. Basic Info. Basic Info. History Transportation Relation with Relation with Kaohsiung History III Modern Period II Modern Period II 2nd largest: In the 1940s, Barranquilla was the second largest city in Colombia and one of the most modern cities on the Caribbean and South America 2nd largest: In the 1940s, Barranquilla was the second largest city in Colombia and one of the most modern cities on the Caribbean and South America Declining: However, later local administrations, given to widespread corruption, brought about a decline in the standard of living. As government investment increased in other Colombian cities, Barranquilla's national stature was surpassed. Declining: However, later local administrations, given to widespread corruption, brought about a decline in the standard of living. As government investment increased in other Colombian cities, Barranquilla's national stature was surpassed. 4th largert: Barranquilla still being an important city of Colombia but as of the 2005 census, Barranquilla was Colombia's fourth largest city after Bogotá (capital), Medellín, and Cali. 4th largert: Barranquilla still being an important city of Colombia but as of the 2005 census, Barranquilla was Colombia's fourth largest city after Bogotá (capital), Medellín, and Cali. History

11. Basic Info. Basic Info. History Transportation Relation with Relation with Kaohsiung Transportation I Public Transportation : Public Transportation : Public transportation in Barranquilla mainly consists of buses and taxis. The main bus terminal is located near the southern edge of town, at the end of Murillo Street. A bus rapid transit system called Transmetro, similar to Bogotá's TransMilenio, will begin operating by late 2007. Public transportation in Barranquilla mainly consists of buses and taxis. The main bus terminal is located near the southern edge of town, at the end of Murillo Street. A bus rapid transit system called Transmetro, similar to Bogotá's TransMilenio, will begin operating by late 2007. A typical public transportation bus. Transportation

12. Basic Info. Basic Info. History Transportation Relation with Relation with Kaohsiung Transportation II Motorcycle Taxi Problem: Recently, an illegal form of transportation denominated mototaxismo developed. A regular motorcycle is used to carry a passenger for a lower fare than a bus or taxi. This unregulated and potentially dangerous practice has led to protests by the legally operating transport companies and drove many of them into bankruptcy. Motorcycle Taxi Problem: Recently, an illegal form of transportation denominated mototaxismo developed. A regular motorcycle is used to carry a passenger for a lower fare than a bus or taxi. This unregulated and potentially dangerous practice has led to protests by the legally operating transport companies and drove many of them into bankruptcy. Transportation

13. Basic Info. Basic Info. History Transportation Relation with Relation with Kaohsiung Transportation III Air Transportation : The city's airport, the Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, receives domestic and international flights. Domestic flights are mainly operated by Avianca. Air Transportation : The city's airport, the Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, receives domestic and international flights. Domestic flights are mainly operated by Avianca. River Transportation : The port of Barranquilla is located by the Magdalena River, and accessible to ships coming from the sea thanks to dredge ships, that constantly make way for the ship canals, named Canal de Acceso (Access Canal). River Transportation : The port of Barranquilla is located by the Magdalena River, and accessible to ships coming from the sea thanks to dredge ships, that constantly make way for the ship canals, named Canal de Acceso (Access Canal). Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport Transportation

14. Basic Info. Basic Info. History Transportation Relation with Relation with Kaohsiung Similarity BarranquillaKaohsiung Climate Hot and humid Status 4th largest City 2nd largest City Population 1.1 million 1.5 million River Magdalena River Love River Port Important port to Caribbean sea Import harbor in the middle of Taiwan Strait Industry Industrial and trade City Relation with Relation with Kaohsiung

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16. Basic Info. Basic Info. History Transportation Relation with Relation with Kaohsiung Connection With Kaohsiung City 1974. 07. 23. 1974. 07. 23. Barranquilla became the 5th official sister city of Kaohsiung City. Barranquilla became the 5th official sister city of Kaohsiung City. 1984. 05. 08. 1984. 05. 08. Ex-mayor Yu-yuang Wang visited Barranquilla, and sent a Confucius Status as present in memory of 10 year anniversary of Sister City Association. Ex-mayor Yu-yuang Wang visited Barranquilla, and sent a Confucius Status as present in memory of 10 year anniversary of Sister City Association. 1988. 02. 28. 1988. 02. 28. Barranquilla Mayor visited Kaohsiung City and took part in some culture activities. Barranquilla Mayor visited Kaohsiung City and took part in some culture activities. 1989. 07. 24. 1989. 07. 24. Barranquilla former Mayor visited Taiwan. Barranquilla former Mayor visited Taiwan. Relation with Relation with Kaohsiung

17. Basic Info. Basic Info. History Transportation Relation with Relation with Kaohsiung Other Link about Barranquilla English Link English Link Wikitravel: http://wikitravel.org/en/Barranquilla Wikitravel: http://wikitravel.org/en/Barranquilla Barranquilla Free Zone: http://www.zonafrancabarranquilla.com/index_eng.html Barranquilla Free Zone: http://www.zonafrancabarranquilla.com/index_eng.html Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barranquilla Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barranquilla Spanish Link Spanish Link Municipality Page: http://www.alcaldiabarranquilla.gov.co/ Municipality Page: http://www.alcaldiabarranquilla.gov.co/ Official Page of Carnivalhttp://www.carnavaldebarranquilla.org/ Official Page of Carnival : http://www.carnavaldebarranquilla.org/ Relation with Relation with Kaohsiung

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